Admin Officer: Vetting

In brief

**Overview** This is an administrative role for a Vetting Officer within the Department Of Cooperative Governance, based in Pretoria. The position, with reference number AOV08, offers a salary of R338 106 per annum at Level 07. The role focuses on managing security vetting processes and related administration. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Issuing and receiving Z204 application forms. * Capturing Z204 forms on the Security Vetting Database (SVIS). * Updating and monitoring the vetting database/status. * Ensuring the delivery or collection of security documents. * Handling enquiries regarding the status of security clearance applications. * Providing statistics and progress reports. * Promoting relationships with external stakeholders such as SAPS, SSA, and appointed credit bureaus. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Security Risk Management or an 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. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a relevant 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Security Risk Management or an equivalent NQF 6/7 qualification, along with at least two years of experience in security services. Ideal applicants will be proficient in MS Excel and Word, and demonstrate strong generic competencies such as quality of work, initiative, interpersonal relations, reliability, communication, teamwork, and planning and execution. They should also have technical competencies in office administration, MISS reporting, and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, suitable for a role involving security vetting and database management. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-cooperative-governance-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-aov08 Source: govpage

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Health and safety (OHS)

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