| Government Entity | City Council of Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Location | Gauteng, Johannesburg |
| Reference Number | 003_Various-Positions_GFIS_EXTERNAL-1 |
| Salary | R64 033,65 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) |
| Centre / Location | East Wing, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein |
| Closing Date | January 26, 2026 |
| Source and Application | joburg.org.za |
Department: Group Forensic & Investigation Services (GFIS)
Branch: Forensic Investigation Management Centre
Primary Function: To protect the City’s employees and assets, and to mitigate threats and risks within the City. Create an environment whereby the city's assets and human capital, and information systems are adequately protected to enable the organisation to conduct its business operations to its full capacity and enable efficient service delivery.
Leading Competencies:
- Knowledge of MISS, National Vetting strategy and Vetting Investigations
- In-depth knowledge of processes of Local Government and different Spheres of Government and their operation thereof.
- Basic knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to personnel security/vetting investigations and any other legislation impacting on security;
- Advanced knowledge and application of Vetting.
- Effective project and time management. “All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”
Requirements
Matric/Grade 12 plus a relevant 3-year tertiary (NQF level 7) qualification in either Information Security Management/Finance/Accounting/Audit/Legal/Forensic/Information Technology/System; 8 years or more relevant experience (which includes 2 years of supervisory experience) covering all aspects of the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) document: Personnel Security & Vetting/Information Security/exposure in conducting background checks and security clearances to ensure the integrity of personnel and information within public service or private sector; Proven success in operating in the managerial/supervisory role of professionally qualified staff; Knowledge of MISS, Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA); Understanding of corporate governance, compliance and risk management processes; Knowledge and understanding of local government legislation/financial intelligence environment; Translation of data into accessible reports for diverse audiences; Presentation and reporting effectively; Understanding of legal implications of policies; Quality assurance and human resource procedures and regulations.
Duties
Provide strategic leadership planning, policies and decision making on vetting aspects in terms of the MISS, 1996 as well as other Legislative Prescripts Oversee the screening of personnel such as Bid Specification Committee (BSC)/ Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) and or Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC) committees in line with relevant legislative prescripts and policies/guidelines; Facilitate development and implementation of vetting Policy, Standard Operating procedures (SOP), and other relevant guiding frameworks; Strengthen good governance and integrity through effective Pre-employment screening/Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) programme; VACANCY C IRCULAR Publication Date: This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City Tuesday, 13 January 2026 003/2026 of Johannesburg and External Candidates
Source / Circular Reference
joburg.org.za