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POST 11/129 : VETTING INVESTIGATOR (REF: CMSB-039)

๐Ÿข DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION ๐Ÿ“ Sunnyside, Pretoria โณ Closes: 15 Apr 2026 ๐Ÿงพ Post: 11/129

Key details

Salary
R325 101 โ€ข per annum
Centre
Sunnyside, Pretoria
Closing date
15 Apr 2026
Apply email
applications@thedtic.gov.za

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Overview
Join our team to conduct thorough vetting investigations, gather and analyse information, and prepare detailed reports for security clearances.

Requirements

  • Experience conducting vetting fieldwork
  • gathering and analysing information. Experience compiling vetted reports for management
  • SSA
  • and quality assurance of vetting files. Experience conducting vetting investigations at Confidential
  • Secret
  • and Top-Secret levels. Experience liaising with SSA
  • SAPS
  • Home Affairs
  • and other intelligence stakeholders. Research
  • analytical
  • and report-writing skills specific to vetting investigations. Ability to coordinate pre-employment screening for contractors and advise on suitability. Ability to travel frequently
  • work overtime
  • and operate under potentially intimidating conditions. Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office Packages). Knowledge of legislative and regulatory framework

Duties

Conduct Vetting Fieldwork Investigations: Gather, validate, and analyse information; compile and submit vetting reports to management and SSA.

Conduct investigations for Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret clearances and ensure quality control.

Policy & Guidelines Input: Provide inputs into the development and implementation of vetting policies, guid-elines, and standards.

Analyse vetting-related information and advice on the interpretation of legislation and procedures.

Stakeholder Liaison & Information Channels: Liaise with SSA, SAPS, Home Affairs, and other stakeholders to obtain information 109 and support investigations.

Manage relationships with credit information providers and other external data sources.

File Administration & Project Support: Administer vetting files, participate in project/task teams, and coordinate pre employment screening processes.

Conduct vetting research and ensure quality submission of reports and documentation.


How to apply

Email: applications@thedtic.gov.za

by post to The Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X84
Pretoria
0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus
corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets
Sunnyside
Pretoria.

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Notes

In terms of the dtic's EE requirements, preference will be given to African males, Coloured males and females, Indian males and females, White males and persons with disabilities.

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