VETTING OFFICER – R294 321 per annum

REF NO: NDOH 52/2023

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

APPLICATIONS : The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria,
0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown
Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands
351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference
number on the subject e-mail.

FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba

NOTE : Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public
Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous experience
must be comprehensively detailed). The Z83 must be fully completed (in line with
DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant
documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant
documents will be requested prior to the final selection phase. Applications should
be on one PDF format (If emailed). Applications received after the closing date and
those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the
applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates
(where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate
will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures.
Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3)
months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as
unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no
reference number(s) on their applications.

Directorate: Security Services

SALARY : R294 321 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma (NQF 6) in Social Science / Security
Management and/or Policing. At least two (2) years of security-related and
investigation experience. Certificate in Basic Vetting training course, investigation
course will be an advantage. Knowledge of Minimum Information Security
Standards (MISS) and other security-related and departmental policies/guidelines
and procedures, National Vetting Strategy, general administrative function
including vetting, security policy, National Strategic Intelligence Act, Protection of
Information Act, South African Constitution, Criminal Procedure Act, Protection of
Personal Information Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, investigation and
procedures applicable to the public service. Good communication (written and
verbal), supervisory, self-management, initiative, planning and organizing, report
writing and computer literacy (Microsoft Office package) skills. Ability to follow a
proactive and creative problem-solving approach, conflict management and be able
to work under pressure. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Conduct vetting fieldwork investigations. Gather relevant information. Conduct
proper analysis and quality checks on the information and compile and submit
reports to management and SSA on all vetting files, and reports completed on a
regular basis. Provide inputs for the development and implementation of policies,
guidelines, norms and standards in vetting investigations. Analyse, research and
evaluate all vetting information. Administer vetting files and reports. Draft
submissions, reports, operation progress reports, memos and letters for internal
and external communications on behalf of the Security Manager. Provide effective
communication channels and systems between the department and the State
Security Agency (SSA) and other related agencies. Liaise regularly with SAPS,
SSA, Defence, Home Affairs and other security-related and critical stakeholders for
advice and assistance and to obtain additional information.

ENQUIRIES : Mr RP Mphilo Tel No: (012) 395-9385