CONTROL OFFICER (PRIORITY INCIDENT INVESTIGATOR) V002736
Listing reference: nwu_001355
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 20 January 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
DIVISION: NWU FINANCES AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: PROTECTION SERVICES
VACANCY: CONTROL OFFICER (PRIORITY INCIDENT INVESTIGATOR)
PEROMNES NUMBER: 11
POSITION NUMBER: V002736
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Priority Incident Investigator must have knowledge and expertise in, among other things, the NWU policies, guidelines, protocols and procedures; insight of the institutional culture and environment; know how to conduct a fair and equitable investigation; and understand the effects of trauma on parties impacted by sexual, gender and common law misconduct. The Control Officer: Priority Incident Investigator will also conduct awareness campaigns and prevention programmes.
Job description
Visit crime scenes
• Prevent contamination of incident scenes.
• Preserve the incident scene.
• Cordon-off incident scene.
• Identify and record exhibits on the incident scene.
Priority and incident investigation
• Obtain statements from the complainant and respondent(s).
• Obtain statements from witness(es).
Offer psychosocial support to victims/survivors
• Offer support for the psychological and social consequences of trauma, e.g., trauma debriefing; accompany survivor to SAPS if s/he elects to open a criminal case; and to accompany her / him to the court to apply for a protection order.
Adopt a multifaceted approach to the prevention of sexual and gender related misconduct
• Conduct social mobilisation activities and campaigns intended to promote safety on and off campus and in the prevention of sexual and gender related misconduct.
• Conduct campaigns to educate and inform the campus community about policies and guidelines.
Compilation of accurate incident and investigation reports
• Submit a report as soon as the incident is reported to the Senior Manager, Protection Services.
• Submit an investigation report with findings to the Manager, SJS.
Management of information
• Submit a monthly report to the Senior Manager, ITO.
• Number of cases received.
• Detection rate.
• Cases withdrawn.
• Dockets to SJS and ER.
• Disposal rate.
Minimum requirements
· National Diploma/Advanced Certificate in incident investigation or equivalent (NQF6).
· Three years’ experience in conducting investigations.
· Valid driver’s license.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERANCES:
· PSIRA registered is desirable.
· Investigation course: Sexual offences.
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):
· Computer literacy (Advanced).
· Verbal communication.
· Written communication including compiling concise and coherent incident reports.
· Conflict Management skills.
· Analytical Skills.
· Knowledge of relevant legislation (Equity Act, Domestic Violence Act, Harassment Act, Sexual Offences Act).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· High level of emotional intelligence
· Gender sensitivity
· Gender Consciousness
ENQUIRIES : For application related enquiries please contact Ms Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958, for job related enquiries please contact Mr Joseph Ntlati on 016 910 3900.
CLOSING DATE : 20 January 2023
COMMENCEMENT : As soon as Possible
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful