Description
Conduct vetting investigations on all applicants, employees and external vendors to ensure that they are security cleared to company requirements
* Receive pre-employment, promotion and contractor vetting requests and record it on the prescribed spreadsheets.
* Conduct various background checks on all applicants, including (but not limited to) criminal record verification, adverse financial records, SAFPS and REDS enquiries per agreed on timeframes.
* Evaluate information received and make recommendations to the Vetting Manager.
* Facilitate and capturing the fingerprints of vetting applicants.
* Evaluate fingerprint results and make recommendations to the Vetting Manager.
* Schedule interviews with candidates, references and relevant work references.
* Interview identified personnel and/or pre-employment candidates and evaluate information obtained.
* Conduct interviews with all relevant role players (references) within the agreed timeframe.
* Detect potential risks through thorough evaluation and analysis of information gathered.
* Update Vetting spreadsheets as per agreed timeframes.
* Write the Vetting report on all relevant risks, possible threats and concerns identified during the investigation.
* Present recommendations upon all the information gathered, that indicates a possible threat or risk to the company.
* Schedule and conduct follow-up interviews as per investigative requirements
Truth Verification Tests (TVT) (Polygraph and Voice Stress tests)
* Timeously schedule TVT’s with the candidate.
* Conduct TVT’s according to policy and procedure and legislation.
* Compile TVT report as per the prescribed processes and notify Vetting Manager and HR Officers of the outcome of the tests.
* Schedule and execute follow-up tests where the investigation deems it necessary.
Provide input into the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms, and standards in vetting investigations, including:
* Assist the Vetting Manager in the identification of possible risks or threats and implementing a preventive investigation program.
* Support and communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders to create and maintain long-term relationships.
Reporting
* Collect and submit vetting related documents to and from external and internal stakeholders and service providers. All documents must be saved as per SBV policies and guidelines.
* Present recommendations to management if the applicant’s security clearance is not recommended or it is withdrawn, and a review is requested.
* Keep records updated on an ongoing basis.
* Participate in team meetings to discuss new trends, issues, work related concerns, do follow-ups, and give positive input to resolve issues.
* Maintain effective communication channels and systems between relevant stakeholders and SBV.
Drive the organisation culture
* Drive the department's values while inspiring confidence and generating excitement, enthusiasm and commitment towards the mission.
* Provide leadership to employees within the organization, creating a winning culture and high morale.
* Initiate and lead a culture of performance driven output through shared purpose vision and values.
Governance and Confidentiality
* Always ensures confidentiality of information and documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures and POPI Act.
* Subscribe and align to SBV Services' ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standards, ensuring the department’s processes and quality management system is at all times in compliance with the standard.
* Support SBVs ESG journey, reporting on and managing the ESG requirements to ensure a positive reflection and outcome.
Lead as an Ambassador and executor of Change
* Act as a change management architect in periods of change to ensure business continuity.
* Manage the integration of business units into a seamless end to end solution for customers.
* Effectively communicate and embed new processes and procedures as they occur, addressing or escalating matters/ concerns to the SME’s (subject matter experts) when required.
* Facilitate the necessary presentations, workshops, or forums to ensure consistent and accurate communication is given across one’s portfolio.
Requirements
Work Experience
* 4 years’ experience in vetting investigations.
* Crime scene investigation (advantageous).
* 2 years’ Polygraph/ Voice Stress Examiner experience (advantageous).
* Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office Experience including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Qualifications
* Grade 12.
* 3-year National Higher Diploma or Degree in Human/Social Sciences (advantageous).
* Completed vetting course through recognized institution (SAPS, SANDF, SSA).
Work Level
Management
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Houghton #J-18808-Ljbffr