Principal Inspector: K9 Unit

About

Overstrand Municipality seeks a Principal Inspector for its K9 Unit in the Law Enforcement Department, Municipal Public Safety Directorate. The permanent post requires Grade 12, relevant dog-handler and firearm qualifications, a valid Code B or C1 licence, no criminal record, and 5–8 years' relevant experience including supervisory and dog-handler experience. Reference: WC0329766 Salary: Basic: R 373 272 p.a. Terms of service: Permanent Duty station: Hermanus

How to apply

Original qualifications must be available on request. All completed application forms must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, copy of ID, valid driver’s license (if required) and academic qualifications. Applications not made on a prescribed application form (available via the online link) will not be accepted. Apply online (external candidates): www.overstrand.gov.za/looking-for-a-job/. Internal staff: Overstrand Municipality Intranet. Applications/supporting documents larger than 25MB will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Operational Functions
• Supervision of patrol narcotics explosives and endangered species protection dog handler operational functions
• Patrol dog functions
• Narcotics dog functions
• Explosives detection functions
• Endangered species protection functions (Abalone and West Coast Rock Lobster)
• Maintain health and welfare of Law Enforcement dogs
• Peace officers’ powers as per government notice 1114
• Crime prevention functions - responsible for crime combatting developing, co-ordinating and implementation of variety community policing within Overstrand - law enforcement.
• Crime prevention actions involving national Phakisa
• Combatting international organized crime syndicates.
• Gathering of evidence for provincial detectives to present to NPA involving asset forfeiture unit.
• Special services
• Internal training activities
• Personnel & performance management

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Basic training qualification
• Valid code B or C1 driver's license
• No criminal record
• Firearm proficiency
• Dog handler Certificate
• 5 - 8 year's relevant experience required of which 2 - 3 years must be supervisory experience, of which 3 - 4 years as dog handler (Patrol, Narcotics, Explosives, Endangered Species, Fire Investigation, search & rescue in Law Enforcement environment) (Law Enforcement, Traffic, SAPS, City Metro Polic
• DRIVING: Valid Code B or C1 Drivers license.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: ability to establish courses of action for self and others to ensure that the work is comply efficiently.
• DECISION MAKING: ability to identify and understand issues (under pressure), problems and opportunities, to draw accurate conclusions, using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions, taking action that is consistent with available facts, constrain and
• MANAGING CONFLICT: ability to deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation, using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
• INFORMATION MONITORING: ability to set up on-going procedure to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or on-going activities within it.
• LANGUAGE: ability to use the language of the workplace skillfully for purpose of effective job-related communication related to clear and concise communication over the radio.
• SAFETY AWARENESS: ability to be aware of conditions that effect employee safety.
• TIME MANAGEMENT: ability to organize/plan/manage time and to adequately allocate and divide time between various line and support functions, duties, and operations simultaneously without any one being compromised at the expense of another. Must also be willing to work overtime when expected to.