- Company
- Department of Agriculture (Doa)
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 12
- Salary
- R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
- Reference
- 3/3/1/99/2026
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026 (3 days left)
About this post
The Department of Agriculture (Doa) is looking for a Screening Officer in Pretoria. It is a contract post (Directorate: Vetting, Screening and Special Investigation : 12 Months Fixed Term Contract) on salary level 7, paying R338 106 per annum (plus 37% in lieu of benefits).
Section: Directorate: Vetting, Screening and Special Investigation : 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Where you will work: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Closing date: Friday, 6 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- Applicants must be in possession of grade 12 certificate and Degree / National Diploma in Security Risk Management / Policing / Police Science.
- Minimum of (one) 1 year experience in relevant environment.
- Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge on security administration.
- Extensive knowledge of security systems.
What you’ll do
- Render security screening of new employees: Receive request from Human Resource Administration.
- Register in screening databases.
- Receive screening request from various branches.
- Conduct security screening for special events.
- Take fingerprints of candidates.
- Retrieve security screening information from internal and external databases: Conduct credit check verification.
- Conduct criminal check verification.
- Conduct qualification verification.
- Identity verification.
- Conduct employment check verification.
- Liaise with State Security Agency and Police for screening matters: Conduct integrity checks.
- Conduct administration of security and background processes: Open screening files.
- Compile security screening request letter to SSA and SAPS.
- Distribute security report to HRA.
Tips before you apply
- Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
- Quote the reference number 3/3/1/99/2026 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SOrecruit99@nda.gov.za.
Enquiries: Mr M Mnguni Tel No: (012) 319 7127
Closing date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
EE Target: Africans, Coloured, Whites, Indians and Persons with disability will be given preference
Download the editable Z83 application form (official DPSA PDF). It is free: nobody may charge you for it.
Before you apply
- Tailor your CV for this Screening Officer role with our free AI CV builder.
- Write a matching cover letter in two minutes.
- Practise common interview questions so you're ready if they call.
Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026 (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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