Assistant Director: Vetting Officer

Overview

Assistant Director overseeing vetting investigations and security risk assessments for Home Affairs.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification in Law, Policing, Social Science or Security Management at NQF 6 as recognized by SAQA.
• Three (3) Years’ experience at an SAO / Supervisory Level in a Vetting environment is required.
• Vetting training courses offered by the State Security Agency (SSA) or Defence Intelligence (DI) are required.
• Experience in Vetting is required.
• Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards.
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
• Knowledge of Promotion Administration of Justice Act.
• Knowledge and experience of the Criminal Justice System.
• Knowledge of legislation Intelligence Act.
• Understanding of the Departmental legislation as well as Human Resources Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of Anti- corruption legislation, LRA, BCEA, PSA.
• Understanding of government protocol.
• Knowledge of Protection of Information Act.
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure Act.
• A valid drivers’ license.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
• Required skills and competencies: Service Delivery Innovation.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• People Management and Empowerment.
• Financial Management.
• Programme and Project Management. Confidentiality.
• Time Management.
• Influencing and networking.
• Attention to detail.
• Process analysis and improvement.
• Conflict resolution and management.
• Capability and leadership skills.
• Presentation skill.
• Interpersonal skill.
• Communication skill.
• Planning and Organising skill.
• Computer literacy skill.
• Decision Making skill.
• Vetting skills.
• Interviewing Skills.
• Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Facilitate and conduct vetting fieldwork investigations in the Department.
• Facilitate vetting requests, confirm affidavits and completeness on documentation, assess risk profile of each request.
• Facilitate and schedule interviews with relevant references, as per individual vetting needs.
• Conduct proper analysis and quality check on relevant information provided by business units.
• Conduct interviews with relevant employees according to National Intelligence Authority (NIA) instructions by clearance type.
• Facilitate coding and classify information received from employees and clients.
• Collect all applicable vetting information related to security consciousness of employees (existing and new).
• Compile and submit reports and vetting files to management and NIAA.
• Implementation of policies, procedures, directives, acts and regulations.
• Build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders (Internal and External).
• Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.
• Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.

How to apply

Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or ccssrecruitment@dha.gov.za

Enquiries: Head Office: Ms R Masemola Tel No: (012) 406 4156

Notes

accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. Where a valid Driver's License and a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a requirement, this must be indicated on the CV. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, only. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. OTHER POSTS