SENIOR VETTING INVESTIGATOR

Job Overview

The Office of the Chief Justice is hiring a Senior Vetting Investigator based at the National Office in Midrand. Applicants must hold a National Diploma in Social Science, Security Management, Criminology, Police Science or equivalent (NQF Level 6), backed by 3 years of relevant experience, including 1 year at a supervisory level. Responsibilities include conducting vetting investigations, compiling reports, ensuring compliance with vetting factors, supervising staff, and policy development. Applications must be submitted via email.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma in Social Science, Security Management, Criminology, Police Science or related qualifications at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA.
• Three (3) years’ experience in the relevant field of which one year should be at supervisory level.
• Vetting Course from SSA, DI and SAPS will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS) and other departmental policies / guidelines and procedural, knowledge of the National Vetting Strategy, Public Service Act, 103 of 1994, general administrative function including vetting, National Strategic Intelligence Act, 39 of 1994, as amended, Protection of Information Act, 85 of 1985, Protection of Personal Information Act, 04 of 2013 and investigation and procedures applicable to the public service.
• Skilled in communication (verbal & written), financial management, project management, planning, organising, analytical, decision-making, problem solving and strategic skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Gather all relevant documents and information, conduct proper analysis and quality checks on information.
• Conduct vetting investigations in respect of confidential and secret level, contact subject and references in order to schedule interviews.
• Compile and submit reports to management and National Intelligence Agency (NLA) on all vetting files and report completed on daily basis.
• Ensure that all interviews with subjects and references are conducted and that all nine vetting factors are adequately addressed.
• Follow up with the subject or references on any unclarified or inadequately addressed vetting factor or issue.
• Ensure that all interviews conducted are incorporated fully into the report and compile vetting investigation reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Administer vetting investigation files and ensure sound and evidence-based recommendations.
• Monitor Vetting Investigators progress and quality on reports, incorporating all sources and documents used.
• Submit completed Vetting Investigations to the Vetting Manager/Supervisor for quality control.
• Conduct company screenings as requested by the Vetting Manager on Ad-hoc basis and prepare ad-hoc investigations reports and recommendations on negative pre-employment findings.
• Conduct verification of company information using various sources such as MIE checks and SARS.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of developments in vetting to assist in policy development, analyse, research and evaluate vetting related information.
• Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures, and establish relationships with external stakeholders including credit information providers.
• Ensure general supervision of employees, allocate duties, manage leave, monitor performance, conduct, and discipline of staff, and ensure training and development.

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