KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

Open a docket or inquiry in respect of reported incidents or crimes.
Conduct investigations in respect of on- and off-campus reported crimes or incidents.
Open inquiries in respect of reported incidents off campus and arrange for the necessary assistance to students.
Interview suspects and victims according to Protection Services Guidelines for Investigations.
Submit the docket and/ or enquiry document to the Line Manager after an investigation is concluded in consultation with the Line Manager.
Report serious incidents and cases, such as murder, death threats and others, to the Line Manager.
Compile an investigation report after the investigation is concluded.
Compile an investigation report in serious cases for submission to the Executive Management Committee via the office of the Assistant Director: Investigation Services.
Liaise with SAPS Investigators/ Detectives for updates regarding reported cases involving UFS staff and /or students.
Establish a close working relationship with the student bodies in relation to investigations, incidents reported and not reported, and involve them in the search for solutions.
Provide assistance and support to Operational Security in relation to security and crime awareness campaigns for staff and students.
Identify potential issues that can be addressed in awareness campaigns and escalate to the relevant site managers/ line managers, e.g., the boundaries campaign, the GBV campaign, the substance abuse campaign, etc.
Recruit and manage own informers.
Collect and share information on planned crime incidents and stability issues that can impact on the institution, staff and students.
Identify and detect actual and perceived threats facing the university through the collection of stability-related and crime-related intelligence.
Sensitise Line Management to all collected information to enable proper implementation of security countermeasures and to ensure all available information is shared via the Protection Services Site Managers.
Determine crime patterns using various sources such as Online Intelligence Risk Manager and regular liaison with SAPS, etc.
Collect crime stats weekly and monthly from SAPS and analyse the statistics.
Represent Protection Services during awareness sessions for new students.
Ensure availability and accessibility of all crime-related information through the submission of intelligence/ information reports on the CiiMS Platform (Information Reports).
Ensure availability of serious incident/ crime reports and submit to Line Management for approval before dissemination to clients.
Ensure that reported incidents are captured on CiiMS and escalated to investigations as required.
Ensure that all information is updated on CiiMS and that profiles are created for all offenders/ alleged offenders identified and linked to relevant cases.
Ensure that dockets are closed out and the system updated.

Inherent requirements:

A three (3) year National Diploma on NQF Level 6 in Forensic Investigation, Policing, Security Management or closely related field.
A valid South African driver’s license (attach a copy).
A minimum of three (3) years' experience in an investigation environment.
A valid Grade B PSIRA certificate (attach a copy) or willingness to acquire at own cost within six (6) months of employment.

Recommendations:

Experience in a higher education environment.
Formal training in criminal investigation (attach proof).
Formal training in a crime intelligence environment (attach proof).

Competencies

Required competencies:

Results Orientated:
The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one's task.
The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations

• Strategic Thinking:

The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• Business Acumen:

The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading:

The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building Coalitions:

The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:
1 December 2026.

Closing date:
15 September 2026

Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is R464 881,91 - R585 070.51 depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2876 or email SeitlhekoLP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 /7659 for assistance.

General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities.

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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