DEPUTY DIRECTOR: VETTING

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: Security Standards and Management

Reference number: HO 2026/11/25
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: National Head Office
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Recognised National Diploma/B Degree in Social Sciences/Policing/Security Management or related areas. Security vetting course is mandatory from a recognised institution. Three (3) to five (5) years investigations experience at a managerial/ Assistant Director (ASD) level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Problem solving and analysis, decision making, programme and project management, team leader, analytical skills, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness. delegation and development of others, planning organising and execution, ability to manage conflict, diplomacy, language proficiency. Good insight, listening and communication skills.

Duties

Manage the execution of fieldwork investigations within the department. Establish and develop systems and processes that will ensure compliance in relation to the relevant legislations, policies, prescripts and procedures of personnel security. Develop, manage and implement policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting and investigations for security clearance levels. Develop departmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards of vetting as set by NIA within the department in line with the legislative requirements and assist during the implementation and maintenance thereof. Manage resources, projects and files. Participate in project and task teams dealing with a variety of subject areas. Management of performance information.

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.