Assistant Director: Vetting Officer

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.

Key Responsibilities

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 85 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.

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