This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: VETTING FIELDWORK OFFICER
Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Branch: Corporate Management
- Reference number
- 0731/08
- Salary
- R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 28 of 2026
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of an undergraduate NQF Level 6 Diploma/Degree in Security Management, Social Sciences/ related fields. Successful completion of Vetting Course/ Training offered by SSA/ SANDF/ SAPS, a valid Top Secret Security Clearance. A valid driver’s license. At least 3 -5 years’ experience in conducting Top Secret/ Secret vetting investigations. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service, such as the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the Public Service Act, the Public Service regulations, the PFMA, etc. Knowledge and understanding of Domestic and Foreign Policy Knowledge and understanding of Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Knowledge and understanding of the Vetting Policy Guidelines and Procedures Knowledge and understanding of the Vetting Prescripts Planning and organizing Client orientation and customer focus, Good interpersonal relations Problem solving and analytical skills Communication skills (written, verbal and computer literacy) Investigation skills, Interviewing skills, and ability to draft and prepare quality vetting reports. Ability to work under pressure, Ability to work in a team and independently, Ability to put plans into action/actualisation. Sense of urgency, Honesty and Integrity. Political and cultural sensitivity, willingness to travel, and diplomacy extensively.
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 SSA and other related agencies Administer files and partake in task teams dealing with matters related to vetting projects/processes.
Where to send your application
Please e-mail your application to vfo26@dirco.gov.za 36
Enquiries
Ms V Beshe, Tel No: (012)351 1327/ Ms W Matlala Tel No: (012) 351 0514/ Ms N Moyakhe Tel No: (012) 351 1210
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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