Sub-Section Commander : Cyber Crime Investigation (Lieutenant Colonel)

South African Police Service; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sub-Section Commander for Cyber Crime Investigation. This pivotal role involves overseeing specialized online investigations, ensuring the development of methodologies, and managing resources effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in Cybersecurity or related fields, along with relevant supervisory experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national cybercrime efforts, ensuring the safety and security of the community. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have the necessary qualifications, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and no visible tattoos.
• Relevant courses in the field may be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor online investigations and ensure coordination on priority cybercrime cases.
• Oversee the development of cybercrime investigative methodologies.

Skills

Competency in post-specific functions

Proficiency in English and one other official language

Experience in cybercrime investigation

Supervisory experience

Education

Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Three-year Diploma/Degree in Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

Job title : Sub-Section Commander : Cyber Crime Investigation (Lieutenant Colonel)

Job Location : Gauteng, Germiston

Deadline : May 11, 2025

Generic Requirements :

1. Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post;
2. Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12);
3. Be proficient in at least two (2) official languages, of which one (1) must be English;
4. Must be a South African citizen;
5. Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal or departmental cases pending;
6. Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening;
7. Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence;
8. Must not have tattoos which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
9. Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage.

Additional requirements :

1. A three (3) year Diploma / Degree (SAQA accredited on NQF level 6 or higher) in Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Criminology, Information Technology and Forensic Science or other related field of study, with three (3) years relevant experience in the field of post of which two (2) should be on supervisory level.

Core Functions :

1. Monitor the establishment and development of a court oriented, Specialised online investigation, unauthorized access investigation and open source and social media investigation capacity within the DPCI;
2. Monitoring of online investigations, unauthorised access investigation and open source and social media investigation nationally and internally;
3. Ensure coordination on priority cybercrime related investigations;
4. Ensure evaluation of priority cybercrime investigations and national projects;
5. Research and development of cybercrime investigative methodologies and standing operational procedures;
6. Overseeing conformation to- and applying standards for information security, as prescribed by the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and Protection of Information Act;
7. Manage and utilize all resources (human, physical and financial) allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.