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INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE VACANCIES

 
AMENDMENT: 
 
INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE: 
kindly note that the post of Principal Investigator (X2 posts) with Ref No: Q9/2018/39 advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 43 dated 26 October 208 has been withdrawn. We apologies for the inconvenience caused.

 
INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE 
 
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively in terms of race, gender and disability within the Department through the filling of posts. 
 
APPLICATIONS: IPID Private Bag X 25, Johannesburg, 2000 or Hand deliver to 20 Albert Street, 8th floor Braamfischer towers, Marshall Town, Johannesburg 2000. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Tshabalala 
 
CLOSING DATE : 09 November 2018 at 16h30 
 
 
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a fully completed and signed form Z83 and a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as recently certified copies (Not older than 3 months after publication of the advert) of all qualification(s) including a Senior Certificate and ID-document [Driver’s license where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
The successful candidate will have to undergo security vetting. His / her character should be beyond reproach. The appointment is subject to security clearance, verification of qualifications and competency assessment (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). The successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement. The suitable candidate will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity and achieving affirmative action targets as contemplated in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. 
 
 
 
OTHER POST
 
 
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR REF NO: Q9/2018/39 (X2 POSTS)  POSTS WITHDRAWN
SALARY: R356 289 per annum (The Notch will be higher than the one advertised in line with Section 23 of the IPID Act) 
CENTRE: Gauteng 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of Grade 12 certificate and five (5) years’ proven experience in criminal investigations are required for consideration to this position. Previous supervisory experience is essential. A degree/diploma in law or policing will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Law of Evidence are essential for consideration. The successful candidate must possess a valid Code 8 driver’s license and be able to drive the motor vehicle in that class, be computer literate and be able to work under pressure. Be competent and fit to handle a firearm or must be willing to undergo such a test. Willing to perform standby and overtime duties. Skills and competencies: Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. Competent in interviewing, report writing as well as verbal and written communication skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Results-driven. 
 
DUTIES: Supervise Senior Investigators by providing guidance on the investigation of complaints in line with the IPID’s legislative imperative and Standard Operating Procedure. Receive, register and allocate cases. Attend crime scenes and post mortems. Collect, safeguard and process exhibits at the crime scene. Conduct interviews with suspects and witnesses and obtaining affidavits. Advise the victims or their next of kin and other relevant stakeholders regarding progress of the investigation. Stakeholder management. Conduct investigations of cases of alleged criminality and misconduct against members of the police as stipulated in Section 28 of the IPID Act. Conduct searches, seizures and collection of evidence etc. Compile investigation reports and memoranda with recommendations to the Director of Public Prosecutions and the SAPS for consideration to prosecute or take appropriate disciplinary action. Draft and type investigation report at the conclusion of each investigation. Update electronically the status of each case on the database. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms K Mothusi Tel No: 011 220 1500