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VETTING SESSION WORKERS (FREELANCERS)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

Salary band

Not specified

Closing date

24 July 2026

Reference

DI/22/24/26/01

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About this role

Department

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

Location

Defence Intelligence Division, Pretoria.

Salary

R214.92 per hour and does not exceed 180 hours per month.

Requirements

A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Diploma / Advance Certificate / National Diploma/ (NQF Level 6) specialising in faculty of humanities (Social sciences, Psychology, Counselling, Investigation, Social Worker, Criminology and/or other relevant qualification/certificates). A minimum of 1 year experience in Administration /Client interaction and/or 1 year experience in Field Investigation or Evaluation. Valid driving license and own vehicle is essential. Special requirements (skills needed): Computer literacy, communication skills (Good verbal and written), report writing skills, listening skills and interpersonal relations skills. Excellent analytical thinking, problem solving and reasoning ability. Knowledge and course of Vetting Fieldwork. Ability to capture data, operate computer and collect information. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework of public service.

Duties

The successful candidates will be responsible to perform the following duties: Planning and preparation of files and other relevant administration. Documentary enquires, gather information and conduct vetting investigation through interviews. Writing reports based on documentary enquiries and interviews. Compile and submit reports to Director vetting management on required vetting files and reports completed on a regular basis. Provide inputs for the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting investigation.

Enquiries

and interviews. Compile and submit reports to Director vetting management on required vetting files and reports completed on a regular basis. Provide inputs for the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting investigation.

Notes

Kilometres claims will be reimbursed according to inline tariffs. First three (3) months is training and will be compensated by R8 174.75 of stipend.

Closing Date

24 July 2026 at 16h00 (Walk-in) 23h59 (online). N.B: It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches the Department on or before the set deadline.

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Requirements

·A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Diploma / Advance Certificate / National Diploma/ (NQF Level 6) specialising in faculty of humanities (Social sciences, Psychology, Counselling, Investigation, Social Worker, Criminology and/or other relevant qualification/certificates)
·A minimum of 1 year experience in Administration /Client interaction and/or 1 year experience in Field Investigation or Evaluation
·Valid driving license and own vehicle is essential
·Special requirements (skills needed): Computer literacy, communication skills (Good verbal and written), report writing skills, listening skills and interpersonal relations skills
·Excellent analytical thinking, problem solving and reasoning ability
·Knowledge and course of Vetting Fieldwork
·Ability to capture data, operate computer and collect information
·Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework of public service

Key Duties

·The successful candidates will be responsible to perform the following duties: Planning and preparation of files and other relevant administration
·Documentary enquires, gather information and conduct vetting investigation through interviews
·Writing reports based on documentary enquiries and interviews
·Compile and submit reports to Director vetting management on required vetting files and reports completed on a regular basis
·Provide inputs for the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting investigation

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✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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