Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/07 · Ref 3/3/1/72/2026
VETTING INVESTIGATOR
Department of Agriculture (DoA)
- CentreGauteng (Pretoria)
- LevelLevel 07
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 5–6
- Circular Post
- 28/07
- Reference number
- 3/3/1/72/2026
- Department
- Department of Agriculture (DoA)
- Directorate
- Vetting, Screening and Special Investigation Re-advertisement, candidates who applied previously are encouraged to reapply
- Centre
- Gauteng (Pretoria)
- Salary
- R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
- Closing date
- 24 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DoA).
The listed centre is Gauteng (Pretoria).
Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of grade 12 Certificate.
- A Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Security Risk Management, Police Science and Policing (NQF6).
- Must obtain a Top Security Clearance within a year of appointment.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of security vetting.
- Job related knowledge: Knowledge on security vetting administration.
- Extensive knowledge in general administration.
- Job related skills: Communication skills, Facilitation skills, Computer literacy, Report writing skills, Presentation skills, Listening skills and Interpersonal relations skills.
- A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel on a regular basis.
Duties
- Conduct vetting fieldwork investigations.
- Gather relevant information.
- Conduct proper analysis and quality checks on the information.
- Compile and submit reports to management and State Security Agency (SSA) on all vetting files and reports completed on a regular basis.
- Conduct vetting investigations in respect of confidential and secret levels.
- Provide inputs for the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting investigations.
- Analyse, research and evaluate all vetting related information.
- Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures.
- Provide effective communication channels and systems between the Department and the State Security Agency (SSA) and other related agencies.
- Liaise regularly with State Security Agency (SSA), South African Police Service (SAPS), South African Secret Service (SASS), Defence, Department of Home Affairs and other critical stakeholders for advice and assistance to obtain additional information.
- Administer vetting files and reports.
Enquiries
Mr Mandla Mnguni Tel No: (012) 319 7127
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email VIrecruit72@nda.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery.
- The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
- Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
- Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two preentry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
- Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post.
- Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. IMPORTANT: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies.
- By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).
- Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations.
- Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests.
- All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.
- Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The Department of Agriculture wishes to inform the public about the withdrawal of the advertisement for two (02) positions. Chief Director: Cooperatives Development with Ref No: 3/3/1/67/2025, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 11 dated 27 March 2026, and Scientific Technician Production Grade A with Ref No: 3/3/1/37/2026, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 18 dated 29 May 2027.
- The Department likes to apologise for any inconvenience this withdrawal might cause.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
EE Target: African Male and Female and Persons with disability.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 28/07 : VETTING INVESTIGATOR REF NO: 3/3/1/72/2026 Directorate: Vetting, Screening and Special Investigation
Re-advertisement, candidates who applied previously are encouraged to reapply
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of grade 12 Certificate. A Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Security Risk Management, Police Science and Policing
(NQF6). Must obtain a Top Security Clearance within a year of appointment.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of security vetting. Job related knowledge: Knowledge on security vetting administration. Extensive
knowledge in general administration. Job related skills: Communication skills,
Facilitation skills, Computer literacy, Report writing skills, Presentation skills,
Listening skills and Interpersonal relations skills. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel on a regular basis.
DUTIES : Conduct vetting fieldwork investigations. Gather relevant information. Conduct proper analysis and quality checks on the information. Compile and submit
reports to management and State Security Agency (SSA) on all vetting files and reports completed on a regular basis. Conduct vetting investigations in
respect of confidential and secret levels. Provide inputs for the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting
investigations. Analyse, research and evaluate all vetting related information.
Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures. Provide effective communication channels
and systems between the Department and the State Security Agency (SSA)
and other related agencies. Liaise regularly with State Security Agency (SSA),
South African Police Service (SAPS), South African Secret Service (SASS),
Defence, Department of Home Affairs and other critical stakeholders for advice and assistance to obtain additional information. Administer vetting files and
reports.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Mandla Mnguni Tel No: (012) 319 7127
APPLICATIONS : : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
VIrecruit72@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: African Male and Female and Persons with disability.
Re-advertisement, candidates who applied previously are encouraged to reapply
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of grade 12 Certificate. A Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Security Risk Management, Police Science and Policing
(NQF6). Must obtain a Top Security Clearance within a year of appointment.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of security vetting. Job related knowledge: Knowledge on security vetting administration. Extensive
knowledge in general administration. Job related skills: Communication skills,
Facilitation skills, Computer literacy, Report writing skills, Presentation skills,
Listening skills and Interpersonal relations skills. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel on a regular basis.
DUTIES : Conduct vetting fieldwork investigations. Gather relevant information. Conduct proper analysis and quality checks on the information. Compile and submit
reports to management and State Security Agency (SSA) on all vetting files and reports completed on a regular basis. Conduct vetting investigations in
respect of confidential and secret levels. Provide inputs for the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting
investigations. Analyse, research and evaluate all vetting related information.
Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures. Provide effective communication channels
and systems between the Department and the State Security Agency (SSA)
and other related agencies. Liaise regularly with State Security Agency (SSA),
South African Police Service (SAPS), South African Secret Service (SASS),
Defence, Department of Home Affairs and other critical stakeholders for advice and assistance to obtain additional information. Administer vetting files and
reports.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Mandla Mnguni Tel No: (012) 319 7127
APPLICATIONS : : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
VIrecruit72@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: African Male and Female and Persons with disability.