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Sub-Section Commander: Chemical Monitoring (Lieutenant Colonel)
Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post;
Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12);
Be proficient in at least two (2) official languages, of which one (1) must be English;
Must be a South African citizen;
Must have no previous criminal/departmental convictions or criminal or departmental cases pending;
Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening;
Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence
Must not have tattoos which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage.
Additional requirements:
A three (3) year Diploma/Degree (SAQA accredited on NQF level 6 or higher) in Chemical Engineering or other related field of study, with three (3) years relevant experience in the field of post of which two (2) should be on supervisory level.
Core Functions:
Effectively Manage the prevention, detection and respond to the diversion of Precursor Chemicals, Pre-precursors and related chemicals by modelling, simulation and interacting with the chemical/pharmaceutical industry
To offer expert advice nationally regarding new synthetic trends, synthesis of opioids, hallucinogens, central nervous system depressants, central nervous system stimulants.
Conduct and manage extensive research on the evolving list of Precursor Chemicals and related substances (eg: esters, nitazenes, solvents & salts) of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB). Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of general chemistry & the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) naming system in order to facilitate and manage the INCB Projects, Programmes and Special Alerts (PRISM, COHESION, GRIDS).
Demonstrate excellent national and international stakeholders (eg: SAHPRA, ITAC, SARS, INCB) relations and spearhead awareness campaigns and training to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as to DPCI units. Manage the national data base of import & export notifications and the national database of Clandestine Laboratories dismantled by the DPCI and provide inputs for the Chemical Monitoring Programme performance reports.
To conduct chemical & equipment backtracking investigations and identify Clandestine Laboratories.
Ensure compliance of the United Nations Conventions that addresses drug trafficking and new psychoactive substances (NPS)
Manage human, financial and physical resources of the Section.