City of Cape Town
Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city, its second-most populous, and an important contributor to national employment. It is the legislative capital of South Africa, the administrative and economic centre of the Western Cape, and Africa’s third-biggest economic hub. The City of Cape Town aims to ensure fast, effective service and communication with our public.
Assistant Chief – SWAT (Traffic, Law Enforcement/Director – Metro Police)
Assistant Chief – SWAT (Traffic, Law Enforcement/Director – Metro Police)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience 8 years
- Location Western Cape
- City Cape Town
- Job Field Law / Legal
Requirements
- Relevant Degree/B Tech in Policing or similar field
- Computer literacy in MS Office Applications
- Proficiency in two of the official languages of the Western Cape (one of which is English)
- Report Writing and presentation skills
- Knowledge of all relevant legislations, regulations and policies
- Valid Driver’s licence (at least code B)
- No criminal record or illicit activity recorded
- Must qualify to be registered (appointed) as a member of Municipal Police Service, as per Regulation 11 of the South African Police Service Amendment Act, 1995 (Act. 68 of 1995) or must achieve such within 18 months after appointment
- Registered as Peace Officer
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a Policing or similar environment (including 5 years managerial and 3 years supervisory experience in a Policing or similar environment)
- Preference will be given to candidates with proven managerial and operational skills in SAPS Special Task Force
Key Performance Areas
- Manage, lead and co-ordinate policing operations within the City of Cape Town
- Manage personnel and performance within the functional unit/ area
- Plan, monitor and control the operating and capital budget; monitor and control theft and loss within the functional unit/area
- Coordinate the drafting of reports within the functional unit/area
- Ensure good working relations between the City of Cape Town and its external service providers e.g. Independent Complaints Directorate and South African Police Service
- Manage and monitor the consolidation, processing and presentation of all relevant data (COMSTATS)
- Manage training and skills development and the transfer of skills and knowledge
Closing Date: 23 December 2025
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the City of Cape Town careers portal.
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