CONTROL OFFICER (PRIORITY INCIDENT INVESTIGATOR) P003137
Listing reference: nwu_001359
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 27 January 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
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 (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DIVISION: NWU FINANCES AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: PROTECTION SERVICES VACANCY: CONTROL OFFICER – PRIORITY INCIDENT INVESTIGATOR PEROMNES NUMBER: 11 POSITION NUMBER : P003137 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.
Applicants who previously applied for the position are expected to re-apply.
Job description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Priority and incident investigation
- Receive and Investigation of all GBV and Sexual Offense related cases.
- Obtain statements from the complainant/ victims of crime whilst avoiding secondary victimisation.
- Obtain statements respondent (s) and witness (es).
- Assist the victim to open the criminal case at SAPS if necessary.
Visit crime scenes
- Prevent contamination of incident scenes.
- Preserve the incident scene.
- Cordon-off incident scene.
- Identify and record exhibits on the incident scene.
Offer psycho-social 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.
Minimum requirements
- National Diploma in Police / Criminal Justice / Diploma in incident investigation equivalent (NQF6).
- Three years’ experience in conducting investigations for Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Offenses.
- Three years’ experience in dealing with victims of GBV / Sexual Assault as well working knowledge of trauma centres for Victim support and Counselling such as (Tutuzela Centre).
- Code B Valid driver’s license.
Recommendations:
- Investigation course in Sexual offenses
- PSIRA professional registration
ENQUIRIES : For application related enquiries please contact Ms DM Ntlwana on 018 299 4799, for job related enquiries please contact Ms Boitumelo Mosikare on 018 299 2212.
CLOSING DATE : 27 January 2023
COMMENCEMENT : As soon as Possible
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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