Head : Security Vetting at Transnet

This advert is open for application by external applicants.
Equity Statement : Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the
designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating
Division.
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The closing date is on 10.02.2022. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application
before the closing date of the advertisement.
Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your
application as unsuccessful.
Any questions regarding the application or recruitment process should be sent in writing to
NOMBASA.LAMANI@TRANSNET.NET.
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Transnet. Call the hotline toll free number: 0800 003 056 or email Transnet@tip-offs.com
Operating Division : Transnet Corporate Centre
Position Title : Head : Security Vetting
Employee Group : Permanent
Department : Office_GCE
Location : Johannesburg
Reporting To : Group Chief Security Officer
Grade Level : C
Reference Number : 6003889
Position Purpose:
Lead and guide the provision of security vetting and screening support to the enterprise in line with the Minimum Information
Security Standards (MISS) and other security prescripts to facilitate the establishing of security integrity within Transnet.
Position outputs:
1. Lead and guide the vetting and security screening of employees and service providers in ensuring an effective, efficient
and robust security system for Transnet.
2. Oversee and ensure that vetting investigation are conducted as required.
3. Manage, control and monitor expenses with regards to operational budget of the unit, to ensure the effective security
functionality and maximize resource utilization for compiling total security operations budget.
4. Processing of information collected and administration of vetting files.

5. Collect and compile vetting reports and forward to State Security Agency (SSA) for evaluation and issuing of security
clearances.
6. Implement and monitor security vetting and screening strategy nationally in the Operating Divisions.
7. Lead and guide the development, management, implementation and monitoring of policies, processes and practices
related to the vetting and screening of relevant individuals.
8. Engage and liaise with relevant Law enforcement agencies on a regular basis for purposes of special / joint operations
and physical security needs to ensure effective security.
9. Manage the execution of vetting field-work investigations and security screening within Transnet.
10. Determine whether relevant individuals pose a security risk to Transnet.
11. Determine the security integrity of service providers which deals or transact with Transnet and assess whether the
person could be susceptible to blackmail, sabotage, espionage, fraud, corruption or acts endangering the security or interests
of the organisations.
12. Determine whether a person is competent to protect the classified information of Transnet.
13. Ensure that all training needs are identified and processed promptly and are undertaken at the appropriate time.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Legal, Policing and Management Sciences.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in security management environment of which at least 5 years at a managerial level.
• Extensive experience in drafting of Strategic, operational and business plans.
• Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.

Standard Job Requirements:

• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required by the business

Competencies:
Behavioural Competencies
Strategy & Sustainability:
Strategic Thinking
Commercial Awareness
Innovating
Inspirational Leadership:
Inspiring People
Managing Talent
Leading Change
Embracing Diversity
Business Performance & Delivery:
Lead Business Performance
Strategic Decision Making
Business Acumen
Analysing
Relationship Management:
Communicating Effectively
Collaborating and Networking
Service Orientated
Persuading and Influencing
Corporate Governance & Compliance:
Leading Governance
Leading Safety Practice
Leading Risk Management

Personal Mastery:
Learning and Applying Expertise
Resilience
Emotional Intelligence
Vigour & Personal Drive

Closing Date :8th Feb 2022

HOW TO APPLY

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