Deputy Director: Vetting at Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF level 7 in Social Science or relevant and mandatory Security Vetting Course presented by SSA or Defence Intelligence. 3- 5 years managerial experience in vetting investigations in public or private sector environment. 

DUTIES :

• Manage execution of vetting fieldwork investigations: Establish, develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure compliance with legislation, prescripts, policies and personnel security requirements. Provide and manage security vetting capacity in accordance with the National Vetting Legislation Framework.
• Manage and coordinate the execution of security vetting practices in consultation with the State Security Agency (SSA). Manage supportive administrative systems, channels and infrastructure to comply with vetting requirements.
• Develop, manage and implement policies, guidelines, norms and standards: Develop departmental vetting policies, guidelines, norms and standards and assist with implementation and maintenance. Coordinate and prioritise vetting files and monitor progress of existing vetting files within the department. Establish and manage screening processes for companies and service providers as part of procurement processes.
• Submit regular reports to management and the SSA on vetting files and outcomes. Advise management on personnel suitability for appointment or continued employment in line with Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) guidelines. Identify and manage screening of personnel considered high security risk.
• Manage projects, research and files: Participate in project and task teams related to vetting and security matters. Conduct vetting and security-related research and development to support practices and policies. Implement and manage processes within the department, including quality control and efficient workflow of vetting officers' work. Provide guidance, training and identify skills development needs for vetting staff. Provide advice on interpretation and application of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Sub-directorate management: Manage collation of input into quarterly and annual reports, business plans and targets. Monitor financial resources (e.g., subsistence and travel) and assets of the unit. Manage human resources of the sub-directorate, including supervision and development of staff. Manage reporting on financial and operational risk related to vetting activities