Control Officer (V002736) Job at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The Priority incident investigator must have knowledge and expertise on policies, guidelines, protocols, and procedures; insight of the institutional culture and environment.
• The successful candidate should 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 successful candidate will also conduct awareness campaigns and prevention programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Receive and investigation of all GBV and sexual offence elated cases.
• Obtain statements from the complainant / victims of crime whilst avoiding secondary victimization.
• Obtain statements, respondent (s) and witness (es).
• Assist the victim to open the criminal case at the SAPS of necessary.
• Offer Psychosocial support to Victims/Survivors.
• Offer support for the psychological and social consequences of trauma, e.g. trauma, debriefing; accompany survivors to SAPS.
• Adopt a multifaceted approach to 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.
•  Management of information.
• Submit a monthly report to the Senior Manager, ITO.
• Number of cases.
• Detection rate.
• Cases withdrawn.
• Dockets to SJS and ER.
• Disposal rate.

Minimum requirements

• A National Diploma/Advanced Certificate in Police / Criminal Justice / Diploma in Forensic Investigation equivalent (NQF level 6).
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting investigations into Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Offences and dealing with victims of GBV / Sexual Assault as well working knowledge of trauma centers for Victim support and counselling such as (Tutuzela Centre).
• A valid Code B driver’s license.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• Registration with PSIRA.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Conflict management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Equity Act; Domestic Violence Act; and Sexual Offences Act).

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• High level of emotional intelligence.
• Gender Consciousness

Apply by: 10 September 2026