Deputy Director: Vetting
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- National Head Office, Gauteng
- Salary
- R1 101 468 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 7 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: Security vetting course
- Deputy Director: vetting at DCS National Head Office, Pretoria
- Diploma or degree in social sciences, policing or security management
- Security vetting course is required
- 3-5 years in investigations at Assistant Director level
- Valid driver's licence
- R1 101 468 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/16, ref HO 2026/11/25. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Security Standards and Management
Requirements:
Recognised National Diploma/B Degree in Social Sciences/Policing/Security Management or related areas. Security vetting course is mandatory from a recognised institution. Three (3) to five (5) years investigations experience at a managerial/ Assistant Director (ASD) level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Problem solving and analysis, decision making, programme and project management, team leader, analytical skills, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness. delegation and development of others, planning organising and execution, ability to manage conflict, diplomacy, language proficiency. Good insight, listening and communication skills.
Duties:
Manage the execution of fieldwork investigations within the department. Establish and develop systems and processes that will ensure compliance in relation to the relevant legislations, policies, prescripts and procedures of personnel security. Develop, manage and implement policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting and investigations for security clearance levels. Develop departmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards of vetting as set by NIA within the department in line with the legislative requirements and assist during the implementation and maintenance thereof. Manage resources, projects and files. Participate in project and task teams dealing with a variety of subject areas. Management of performance information.
Notes:
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Reference number: HO 2026/11/25