Forensic Analyst, Safety, Health, Risk, Environmental and Quality - SAPS

POST: Forensic Analyst (Warrant Officer)

LOCATION: Safety, Health, Risk, Environmental and Quality, Regional Quality Management, Quality Management; Germiston LCRC, Gauteng

LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: BAND B1 R 323 556 per annum

REFERENCES: FS 134/2022 (1 post)

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct quality inspections, conduct quality case reviews on finalized cases within the LCRC,
• Conductwitnessing for the examination types in respective the provinces/environment,
• Plan and conduct quality circles,
• Facilitate compliance to the SHE Management Systems and SHEQ compliance.

Generic Requirements:

• Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post;
• Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational);
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification; Must have no criminal record or pending criminal/ departmental cases;
• Computer literacy, interpersonal communication(verbal and written) and organizational skills;
• At least a valid light vehicle driver’s license.
• The post requirements are applicable as specified in addition to the generic minimum requirements as specified in the specific post.

Additional Post Requirements:

• Be in possession of a three (3) year Degree or Diploma recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 6 in Natural or Physical Sciences, Quality Management. Safety Health and Environment Management, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Information Technology
• Knowledge of ISO 17025, 17020, 14001, 9001 and 45001, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Waste Management Act, NEMA, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS) Act and Good Laboratory / Manufacturing Practice will be an added advantage.

General:

• Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website and at SAPS recruitment offices) will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to and all previous/pending criminal/disciplinary convictions must be declared. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application.
• The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form. A separate application form must be completed for each post.
• A comprehensive curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
• Copies do not have to be certified and original documentation must be produced during the selection process as requested.
• Uncertified copies of an applicant’s  ID,  Senior  Certificate  and  all  educational  qualifications obtained, service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license must be attached to the application.

• The closing date for the applications is 2022-09-09 Applications must be mailed timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
• Appointments will be made in terms of the SAPS Act as applicable to the post environment.
• If a candidate is short-listed, can be expected of him/her to undergo a personal interview.
• Successful applicants to be appointed in terms of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act no 68 of 1995) and applicants not yet appointed in terms of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act no  68  of 1995)  will have to undergo a  medical examination and may be subjected to a psychometric assessment and found to be medically and psychologically fit.

• They will further have to comply with the prescripts on the SAPS Dress Order, whereby tattoos may not be visible when wearing a uniform, must be willing to undergo the prescribed Introductory Police Development Learning Programme and are expected to work flexible hours or shifts in the execution of their duties.
• The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2015 requires that all new recruits (appointments) in the South African Police Service as of 31st  of January 2015 provide a buccal sample in order to determine their forensic DNA profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded into the National Forensic DNA Database.
• Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate, whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post.
• All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening. Candidates will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification.
• Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.