Administrator Vetting

Sasol Limited; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol Limited is seeking a Vetting Officer for Secunda Operations to execute and coordinate vetting and risk management activities in line with the Security Strategy. The role ensures compliance with legislation, Sasol standards, and the Pre-Employment Screening Work Instruction, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

The ideal candidate will have Grade 12, a valid Code B driver’s license, and 0–5 years’ relevant experience in security or vetting.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative, organisational and recordkeeping capabilities.
• Experience with vetting or risk management is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to analyse information and make sound decisions.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Execute vetting and risk management processes to support secure access control within Secunda Operations.
• Conduct pre-employment screening and access risk assessments in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company security requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to vetting activities and access risk decisions.
• Collaborate with Security Management, Investigations, Human Resources, RM, Commercial, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and consistent vetting processes.
• Support continuous improvement of vetting practices by identifying and implementing best security practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information in accordance with company policies and applicable legislation.
• Provide professional customer service while managing stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Independent worker

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Recordkeeping

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Vetting Officer is responsible for executing, coordinating, and aligning vetting and risk management activities in support of the Security Strategy. Candidate will ensure compliance with applicable legislation, Sasol standards, and the Pre-Employment Screening and Access Risk Management Work Instruction, while maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Valid Code B Driver's Licence
• 0–5 years' relevant experience in security, vetting, access control or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Exceptional minute-taking and scribing skills.
• Strong organizational and digital filing capabilities.
• Understanding of security risk management principles.
• Knowledge of pre-employment screening and vetting processes will be advantageous.
• Strong administrative, organisational, and recordkeeping skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyse information and make sound decisions.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Execute vetting and risk management processes to support secure access control within Secunda Operations.
• Conduct pre-employment screening and access risk assessments in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company security requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to vetting activities and access risk decisions.
• Collaborate with Security Management, Investigations, Human Resources, RM, Commercial, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and consistent vetting processes.
• Support the continuous improvement of vetting practices by identifying and implementing best security practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information in accordance with company policies and applicable legislation.
• Provide professional customer service while managing stakeholder expectations.

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