(1883) Contractor: Administrator - Personnel Security Vetting x2 (36 months fixed term contract) - GSMD

Brief description
The main purpose of this position is to provide administrative support for pre-employment screening in the Personnel Security Vetting (PSV) Section of the Group Security Management Department (GSMD).
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
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Act as the first point of contact for all South African Reserve Bank (SARB) personnel security vetting processes.
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Schedule vetting appointments and liaise professionally with applicants on behalf of the SARB throughout the vetting process.
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Receive personnel security vetting clearance questionnaires for all SARB applicants.
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Capture applicants’ fingerprints and liaise with the South African PS Criminal Record Centre for security vetting purposes.
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Capture and maintain vetting-related information on all vetting databases and systems.
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Conduct credit bureau and educational verifications for pre-employment screening.
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Provide administrative support to the PSV Section, including records management and data capturing (filing, scanning, archiving and retrieving of documentation).
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Provide stakeholders with regular updates on the applicants’ vetting status.
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Keep abreast of leading practices in security management.
Job requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
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a National Certificate (NQF 5) in Business Administration, Office Management or an equivalent qualification;
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two to four years’ administrative experience; and
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basic knowledge and understanding of personnel security vetting.
Additional requirements include:
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drive for results;
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interpersonal sensitivity;
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teamwork;
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service and stakeholder focus;
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learning focus;
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planning and organising;
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attention to detail; and
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confidentiality.
In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.