Screening Officer

About the role

The Department of Agriculture is looking for a Screening Officer to support its vetting, screening and special investigation work in Pretoria. The successful candidate will help process screening requests from human resources and other branches, keep screening records up to date, and check information held in internal and external databases. The work also covers criminal, qualification and identity checks, liaison with the State Security Agency and the South African Police Service on screening matters, integrity checks, and compiling screening request reports for human resources. This is a 12-month fixed-term appointment. The salary is R338 106 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. Preference: EE Target: Africans, Coloureds, Whites, Indians and Persons with disability will be given preference. Applications close on 6 November 2026 at 16:00. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, Post 38/01, Ref No: 3/3/1/99/2026.

Responsibilities

Receive and process screening requests; maintain screening databases and files; retrieve information from internal and external databases; conduct criminal, qualification and identity checks; liaise with the State Security Agency and SAPS; conduct integrity checks; and compile screening reports for human resources.

Requirements

Grade 12 certificate and a Degree or National Diploma in Security Risk Management, Policing or Police Science. At least one year of relevant experience, with knowledge of security administration and security systems.

Skills