This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: VETTING OFFICER
Department of Home Affairs
Chief Directorate: Counter Corruption and Security
- Reference number
- HRMC 43/26/4
- Salary
- R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
- Centre
- Head Office: Tshwane
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
An undergraduate qualification in Law, Policing, Social Science or Security Management at NQF 6 as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) Years’ experience at an SAO / Supervisory Level in a Vetting environment is required. Vetting training courses offered by the State Security Agency (SSA) or Defence Intelligence (DI) are required. Experience in Vetting is required. Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of Promotion Administration of Justice Act. Knowledge and experience of the Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of legislation Intelligence Act. Understanding of the Departmental legislation as well as Human Resources Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of Anti-corruption legislation, LRA, BCEA, PSA. Understanding of government protocol. Knowledge of Protection of Information Act. Knowledge of Criminal Procedure Act. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Service Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. People Management and Empowerment. Financial Management. Programme and Project Management. Confidentiality. Time Management. Influencing and networking. Attention to detail. Process analysis and improvement. Conflict resolution and management. Capability and leadership skills. Presentation skill. Interpersonal skill. Communication skill. Planning and Organising skill. Computer literacy skill. Decision Making skill. Vetting skills. Interviewing Skills. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Facilitate and conduct vetting fieldwork investigations in the Department. Facilitate vetting requests, confirm affidavits and completeness on documentation, assess risk profile of each request. Facilitate and schedule interviews with relevant references, as per individual vetting needs. Conduct proper analysis and quality check on relevant information provided by business units. Conduct interviews with relevant employees according to National Intelligence Authority (NIA) instructions by clearance type. Facilitate coding and classify information received from employees and clients. Collect all applicable vetting information related to security consciousness of employees (existing and new). Compile and submit reports and vetting files to management and NIAA. Implementation of policies, procedures, directives, acts and regulations. Build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders (Internal and External). Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Where to send your application
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or ccssrecruitment@dha.gov.za
Enquiries
Head Office: Ms R Masemola Tel No: (012) 406 4156
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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