Assistant Director: Vetting Investigations at The Presidency Republic of South Africa

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences OR equivalent qualification on NQF level 7.
• A minimum of (three) 3 to five (5) years’ investigation experience. A valid driver’s licence. Short courses in the following areas, analysis, conflict management, listening, interviewing and Vetting course from State Security Agency (SSA).
• Skills and competencies: Problem solving and analysis, decision making, team leadership, analytical skills, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness, creativity, communication skills, computer skills, delegation and development of others, planning, organising and execution, ability to manage conflict, diplomacy, language proficiency, listening skills, insight and report writing skills.  

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conducting vetting field-work investigations i.e. gather relevant information, conducting proper analysis and quality check on the information, compile and submit reports to management and State Security Agency on all vetting files and reports completed on a regular basis and conducting vetting investigations in respect of secret and top secret levels;
• Provide inputs for the development, implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting investigations i.e. analyse, research and evaluate all vetting related information, assist in development, implementation and maintenance of investigation operating procedures, provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures.
• Provide effective communication channels and systems between the Department and the State Security Agency (SSA) and other related agencies i.e. Liaise regularly with SSA, SAPS, SASS, Defence, Home Affairs, DPWI and other security clusters for advice, assistance and to obtain additional information, establish and promote relationships with external stakeholders, including credit information providers to access information.
• Administer files and partake in task teams dealing with matters related to vetting projects/processes i.e. participation in projects and task teams dealing with a variety of subject areas, administer files and reports completed by ensuring quality control and effective and efficient systems and report on all work allocated, advise management during the process of determining personnel suitability for appointment or continued employment in line with the Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) guidelines and conduct vetting and security related research and development.