The Department of Defence invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for Vetting Session Workers vacancies in the Defence Intelligence Division. These opportunities are suitable for candidates with experience in administration, client interaction, field investigation, evaluation, vetting fieldwork, report writing and information gathering.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Defence |
| Closing Date | 07 August 2026 at 16h00 |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Division | Defence Intelligence Division |
| Post Title | Vetting Session Workers |
| Number of Posts | 5 |
| Contract Type | Two-year fixed contract |
| Application Method | Post, hand delivery or email |
| Email Application Address | sessionworkers@di.mil.za |
Vetting Session Workers: Freelancers Ref No: DI/24/26/26
Posts: 5
Advert Type: Re-advertised
Contract: Two-year fixed contract
Salary: R214.92 per hour, not exceeding 180 hours per month
Centre: Defence Intelligence Division, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4.
Applicants must also have a Diploma, Advanced Certificate or National Diploma at NQF Level 6, specialising in Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, Counselling, Investigation, Social Work, Criminology or another relevant qualification or certificate.
Applicants must have at least one year of experience in administration or client interaction.
Alternatively, applicants must have at least one year of experience in field investigation or evaluation.
A valid driver’s licence and own vehicle are essential.
Skills and Knowledge
Applicants must have computer literacy.
Applicants must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Report writing skills are required.
Applicants must have listening skills and interpersonal relations skills.
Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving and reasoning ability are required.
Applicants must have knowledge of vetting fieldwork.
Applicants must be able to capture data, operate a computer and collect information.
Applicants must have knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework of the public service.
Duties
The successful candidates will be responsible for planning and preparing files and other relevant administration.
Duties include conducting documentary enquiries, gathering information and conducting vetting investigations through interviews.
The successful candidates will write reports based on documentary enquiries and interviews.
The candidates will compile and submit reports to the Director: Vetting Management on required vetting files and reports completed regularly.
Additional duties include providing inputs for the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting investigations.
Enquiries
Ms TC Nkopane
Tel: 012 315 0508
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications on the prescribed Z83 form, originally signed and dated, together with a detailed CV only.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Defence official website.
Applications may be posted to:
Department of Defence
Defence Intelligence Division
Private Bag X367
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
Liberty Building
278 Madiba Street
Pretoria Central
Email applications may be sent to:
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 07 August 2026 at 16h00.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Faxed applications will not be accepted.
This post is re-advertised and applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.
Applicants must use the correct Z83 application form, effective from 01 January 2021.
The Z83 form must be originally signed and dated.
Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV only.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview.
Certified copies must not be older than six months when requested.
Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate Z83 form for each post.
If an applicant applies for more than one post on the same application form, only the first post indicated will be considered.
Successful candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, financial or asset record checks, qualification verification and employment verification.
Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including social media profile checks.
A successful candidate will have to undergo full security vetting while employed by the Department.
A negative security vetting outcome may nullify the employment contract.
All shortlisted candidates may be required to complete two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
Successful candidates will be required to disclose their financial interests within one month of appointment.
Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for 12 months.
Kilometre claims will be reimbursed according to applicable tariffs.
The first three months will be training and will be compensated by a stipend of R8 174.75.
If applicants do not receive confirmation or feedback within three months after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to fill the post.