
Assistant Director: Vetting
Salary or stipendR605 742 per annum
The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Assistant Director: Vetting. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/35, page 25
- Reference number
- HO 2026/11/42
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Centre
- National Head Office:
- Directorate
- Security Standards and Management
What you will need
- Security vetting course from a recognised institution is mandatory.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes: Financial management.
- Problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Facilitation skills.
- Plan, organise, lead and control.
- Change management.
- Team leadership.
- Project management.
- Presentation skills.
- Conflict management.
- Report writing.
- Training and development.
- Time management.
- Confidentiality.
- Coaching and mentoring.
- Understanding of the Public Service Policy and legislative framework.
- Service delivery and client orientation.
- integrity and honest.
- Assertiveness.
- Ability to network.
- Influence and impact.
- Applied strategic thinking.
- Willingness to travel.
Experience
A recognised Degree or National Diploma in Social Sciences or related areas. 3-5 years security related experience.
Driver's licence
Valid driver’s licence.
Skills and competencies
- Competencies And Attributes: Financial management.
- Problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Facilitation skills.
- Presentation skills.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct vetting fieldwork investigations.
- Provide inputs for the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting investigations.
- Provide effective communication channels and systems between the department and the State Security Agency (SSA) and other related agencies.
- Administer vetting files and reports.
- Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.
Additional details
- Grade: National
How to apply
- Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo
- Telephone: (012) 307 2174, (012) 305 8589
Please note
- Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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