ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: VETTING

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: HO 2026/11/42
Salary: R605 742 per annum
Centre: National Head Office: Directorate: Security Standards and Management
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

A recognized Degree or National Diploma in Social Sciences or related areas. 3-5 years security related experience. Security vetting course from a recognised institution is mandatory. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Financial management. Problem solving and decision-making skills. Facilitation skills. Plan, organise, lead and control. Change management. Team leadership. Project management. Presentation skills. Conflict management. Report writing. Training and development. Time management. Confidentiality. Coaching and mentoring. Understanding of the Public Service Policy and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honest. Assertiveness. Ability to network. Influence and impact. Applied strategic thinking. Willingness to travel.

Duties

Conduct vetting fieldwork investigations. Provide inputs for the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting investigations. Provide effective communication channels and systems between the department and the State Security Agency (SSA) and other related agencies. Administer vetting files and reports. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.

Where to send your application

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 26 October 2026.