Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act, 2011 (Act No. 1 of 2011)

Chapter 5 : Provincial Offices

21. Responsibilities of provincial head
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(1)A provincial head is responsible for the following:

 

(a)Appointment and performance management of staff at provincial level;

 

(b)to facilitate investigation of cases and to perform any other function incidental to such investigations;

 

(c)to control and monitor active cases;

 

(d)to refer matters investigated by the provincial office under this Act to the National or relevant provincial prosecuting authority for criminal prosecution;

 

(e)to report to the Executive Director on matters investigated;

 

(f)to refer disciplinary matters to the Provincial Commissioner;

 

(g)to facilitate cooperation between the provincial head and the provincial police secretariat;

 

(h)to report to the Executive Director on recommendations and finalisation of cases;

 

(i)to report to the Executive Director on the management of provincial offices and their finances;

 

(j)to report to the relevant MEC on matters referred to the Provincial Head by that MEC;

 

(k)to ensure adherence to guidelines issued by the national office relating to the investigation and management of cases by officials within the respective provincial offices;

 

(l)to keep proper financial records in accordance with the prescribed norms and standards;

 

(m)[Section 21(1)(m) deleted by section 11 of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Amendment Act, 15 of 2024, Notice No. 5081, GG50990 dated 30 July 2024 - effective 29 August 2025 per Commencement Proclamation 283 of GG53243 dated 29 August 2025]

 

(n)to ensure compliance with administrative guidelines issued by the Executive Director; and

 

(o)to manage the provincial office.