Deputy Director: Vetting
Department of Correctional Services · National Head Office, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- National Head Office, South Africa
- Salary
- R1 101 468 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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REF NO: HO 2026/11/25 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 Dire ctor (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. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act. 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. SALARY: R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: National Head Office ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. Directorate: Security Standards and Management
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