Job Title : Vetting Investigator
Reporting Line : Manager: Protection Services
Overall Job Purpose : To support the execution of vetting fieldwork investigations within the Council for Geoscience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct vetting field-work investigations:
- Gather relevant information
- Conduct proper analysis and quality check on the information
- Compile and submit reports to management and SSA on all vetting files and reports completed on a regular basis; and
- Conduct vetting investigations in respect of secret and top secret levels
Provide inputs for the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms, and, standards in vetting investigations:
- Analyse, research, and evaluate all related vetting investigations
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of investigation operating procedures
- Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies, and procedures
Ensure effective communication channels and systems between the Council for Geoscience (CGS) and State Security Agency and other related agencies:
- Liaise regularly with State Security Agency Domestic and Foreign Branch, South African Police Service (SAPS), South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Home Affairs, and, other critical stakeholders for advice, assistance and to obtain additional information; and
- Establish and promote relationships with external stakeholders, including, credit information providers, to access information
- Administer files and partake in task teams dealing with matters related to vetting projects/processes
- Participation in project and task teams dealing with a variety of subject areas
Administer files and reports completed by ensuring quality control and effective and efficient systems and report on all work allocated
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS)
- Integrated National Vetting Standards
- Minimum of three (03) years’ Vetting investigation experience
- Computer Literacy (MS Office)
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric; and
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in Risk Management/Safety and Security Management/Social Science OR Degree (NQF 7) in Risk Management/Safety and Security Management/Social Science
- Short courses in Analysis, Conflict Management, Listening and interviewing skills will add an advantage
- A valid driver’s license
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Communication skills (Oral and Written)
- Negotiation skills
- Customer orientation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adherence to operation procedures as advised by the CGS and the client.
- Flexibility towards changes in priorities as determined by the supervisor/ project manager
- Must have good self-discipline
The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, click the apply button below.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
All appointments are subject to vetting processes. Appointments are subject to positive vetting results. The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
Applications submitted on CGS social media platforms will not be considered.
Closing Date: 31 August 2023
All the best with your applications