Deputy Director: Vetting

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is seeking a Deputy Director for Vetting at National Head Office. The role manages fieldwork investigations for personnel security vetting, making sure vetting work follows legislation, policies and prescribed procedures. The successful candidate will build and maintain systems that keep vetting compliant, develop departmental policies, guidelines and standards for vetting and security clearance levels in line with requirements set by the National Intelligence Agency, and support implementation across the department. The work also includes managing resources, project files and task teams, and reporting on performance information. The salary is R1 101 468 per annum. Applications close on 9 November 2026 at 15:45. Blacks and Whites are encouraged to apply. Appointment is under the Public Service Act. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, Post 38/16, Ref No: HO 2026/11/25.

Responsibilities

Manage execution of fieldwork investigations within the department; establish and develop systems and processes to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures for personnel security; develop, manage and implement policies, guidelines, norms and standards for vetting, investigations and security clearance levels; develop departmental vetting policies in line with National Intelligence Agency requirements and assist during implementation and maintenance; manage resources, projects and files; participate in project and task teams dealing with a variety of subject areas; manage performance information.

Requirements

A recognised National Diploma or B Degree in Social Sciences, Policing, Security Management or a related field, plus a mandatory security vetting course from a recognised institution, and 3 to 5 years of investigations experience at managerial or Assistant Director level. Candidates must be computer literate and hold a valid driver's licence. Strong skills in problem solving and analysis, decision making, programme and project management, team leadership, analytical thinking, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, delegation and development of others, planning, organising and execution, conflict management, diplomacy, language proficiency, insight, listening and communication are required.

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