ADMIN OFFICER: VETTING

DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE
The vision of the Department of Cooperative Governance is one of having a well co-ordinated system of
Government consisting of National, Provincial and Local spheres working together to achieve
sustainable development and service delivery. The Department intends to invest in human capital,
increase integrated technical capacity directed at service delivery and promote representivity in the
Department through the filling of this post. The candidature of persons whose
appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representivity will therefore receive preference.

CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025

NOTE : Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been
in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can
be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications
submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be
accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates
in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to
experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2
contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit
certified documents/ copies on or before the interviews. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Incomplete applications or applications
received after the closing date will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates
will be subjected to a technical exercise (or exercises/follow-up
engagements/second round interviews/or any other method) that intends to
test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and
technical exercise(s), the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend
a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA
directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The
competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies
using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Core
competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and
empowerment. Advanced programme and project management. Change
management. Financial management. Process Competencies: Knowledge
management. Service Delivery Innovation. Advanced problem-solving and
analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Advanced communication
skills (written and verbal). The successful candidate will be appointed subject
to positive results of a pre-employment screening process, which includes
criminal records and verification of educational qualification certificates. It is
important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all
information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the
due date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you
have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the
advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The
Department reserves the right to make an appointment. The post below is a
senior management post. The requirements for appointment at Senior
Management Service level include the successful completion of Senior
Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of
Government, which can be accessed using the following link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course prior to
appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

POST 22/02 : ADMIN OFFICER: VETTING

SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Security Risk Management or
equivalent qualification at NQF 6/7 as recognized by SAQA. 2 years’
experience’ in security services. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
Generic Competencies: Quality of work. Initiative. Interpersonal Relations.
Reliability. Communication. Teamwork. Planning and Execution. Technical
Competencies: Office administration. Minimum Information Security Standards
(MISS) report- security services. Occupational Health and Safety Act.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Issuing and
receiving Z204 application forms. Capturing Z204 forms on the Security Vetting
Database (SVIS). Updating and monitoring vetting database/status. Ensuring
delivery or collection of security documents as well as handling enquiries
regarding the status of security clearance applications and providing statistics
and progress. Promoting relationships with external stakeholders i.e. SAPS,
SSA and appointed credit bureaus.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Modise Tel No: 012 395 4707
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
Recruitment02@cogta.gov.za

We wish you all the best with your applications