Vetting Investigator

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.