This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

VETTING INVESTIGATOR

Department of Agriculture

Directorate: Vetting, Screening and Special Investigation

Reference number: 3/3/1/72/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of grade 12 Certificate. A Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Security Risk Management, Police Science and Policing (NQF6). Must obtain a Top Security Clearance within a year of appointment. Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of security vetting. Job related knowledge: Knowledge on security vetting administration. Extensive knowledge in general administration. Job related skills: Communication skills, Facilitation skills, Computer literacy, Report writing skills, Presentation skills, Listening skills and Interpersonal relations skills. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel on a regular basis.

Duties

Conduct vetting fieldwork investigations. Gather relevant information. Conduct proper analysis and quality checks on the information. Compile and submit reports to management and State Security Agency (SSA) on all vetting files and reports completed on a regular basis. Conduct vetting investigations in respect of confidential and secret levels. Provide inputs for the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting investigations. Analyse, research and evaluate all vetting related information. Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures. Provide effective communication channels and systems between the Department and the State Security Agency (SSA) and other related agencies. Liaise regularly with State Security Agency (SSA), South African Police Service (SAPS), South African Secret Service (SASS), Defence, Department of Home Affairs and other critical stakeholders for advice and assistance to obtain additional information. Administer vetting files and reports.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email VIrecruit72@nda.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr Mandla Mnguni Tel No: (012) 319 7127

Note

EE Target: African Male and Female and Persons with disability.

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.