Vetting Investigator

Overview

Gather all relevant documents and information, conduct proper analysis and quality checks on information, conduct vetting investigations in respect of confidential and secret level, compile and submit reports to management and National Intelligence Agency on all vetting files and reports completed on daily basis, contact subjects and references in order to schedule interviews, ensure that all interviews with subjects and references are conducted, ensure that all nine vetting factors are adequately addressed where relevant during interviews, 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, compile vetting investigation reports outlining the findings and recommendations gathered and collected during interviews and administer vetting investigation files, ensure sound and evidence-based recommendations, incorporate and use all sources and documents used into the reports, submi t completed Vetting Investigations to the Vetting Manager/ Supervisor for quality control, conduct company screenings as requested by the Vetting Manager on Ad- hoc basis, prepare adhoc investigations reports and recommendation on negative pre-employment findings on candidates, conduct verification of company information as provided for using various sources such as MIE checks, SARS etc, ensure quality and sound company screening and ad-hoc investigation reports are submitted to end users for further handli ng, conduct ongoing assessment of developments in vetting in order assist in policy development, analyse, research and evaluate all vetting related information, provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures, establish, promote relationships with external stakeholders and credit information providers to access information.

Requirements

• Applicants should be in possession of National Diploma in Social Science, Security Management, Criminology, Police Science or related qualifications at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA
• Two (2) years’ experience in the relevant field
• Vetting Cours e from SSA, DI and SAPS will serve as an added advantage
• Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS) and other departmental policies/guidelines and procedural, 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 computer literacy, report writing, research, planning, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

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, compile and submit reports to management and National Intelligence Agency on all vetting files and reports completed on daily basis, contact subjects and references in order to schedule interviews, ensure that all interviews with subjects and references are conducted, ensure that all nine vetting factors are adequately addressed where relevant during interviews, 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, compile vetting investigation reports outlining the findings and recommendations gathered and collected during interviews and administer vetting investigation files, ensure sound and evidence-based recommendations, incorporate and use all sources and documents used into the reports, submi t completed Vetting Investigations to the Vetting Manager/ Supervisor for quality control, conduct company screenings as requested by the Vetting Manager on Ad- hoc basis, prepare adhoc investigations reports and recommendation on negative pre-employment findings on candidates, conduct verification of company information as provided for using various sources such as MIE checks, SARS etc, ensure quality and sound company screening and ad-hoc investigation reports are submitted to end users for further handli ng, conduct ongoing assessment of developments in vetting in order assist in policy development, analyse, research and evaluate all vetting related information, provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures, establish, promote relationships with external stakeholders and credit information providers to access information

How to apply

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