Admin Officer: Vetting REF NO: AOV08

CoGTA; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

CoGTA in Pretoria seeks a candidate for security vetting management with a 3-year qualification in Security Risk Management and 2 years’ experience in security services. Proficiency in MS Excel/Word and knowledge of MISS and OHSA are required.

The role includes handling Z204 forms, SVIS data capture, status updates, and liaising with SAPS, SSA, and credit bureaus. The appointment includes a 12-month probation and pre-entry programme; successful completion of mandatory checks is required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• MISS report - security services.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• 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 and handling enquiries regarding the status of security clearance applications.
• Providing statistics and progress.
• Promoting relationships with external stakeholders (SAPS, SSA, credit bureaus).
• Participation in pre-employment screening process and probation for 12 months.

Skills

Quality of work

Initiative

Interpersonal relations

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Planning and execution

Office administration

MISS report

OHSA Act

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Security Risk Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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 Mbengashe at 064 850 8831

Closing Date

30 October 2026

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 to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of educational qualification certificates.

The successful candidate will be appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement.

The Department reserves the right to make an appointment.

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.