Sub-Section Commander: Chemical Monitoring (Lieutenant Colonel) needed at South African Police Service

Generic Requirements: 

• Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post; 
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12); 
• Be proficient in at least two (2) official languages, of which one (1) must be English; 
• Must be a South African citizen; 
• Must have no previous criminal/departmental convictions or criminal or departmental cases pending; 
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening; 
• Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence 
• Must not have tattoos which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service; 
• Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage. 

Additional requirements: 

• A three (3) year Diploma/Degree (SAQA accredited on NQF level 6 or higher) in Chemical Engineering or other related field of study, with three (3) years relevant experience in the field of post of which two (2) should be on supervisory level. 

Core Functions: 

• Effectively Manage the prevention, detection and respond to the diversion of Precursor Chemicals, Pre-precursors and related chemicals by modelling, simulation and interacting with the chemical/pharmaceutical industry 
• To offer expert advice nationally regarding new synthetic trends, synthesis of opioids, hallucinogens, central nervous system depressants, central nervous system stimulants. 
• Conduct and manage extensive research on the evolving list of Precursor Chemicals and related substances (eg: esters, nitazenes, solvents & salts) of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB). Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of general chemistry & the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) naming system in order to facilitate and manage the INCB Projects, Programmes and Special Alerts (PRISM, COHESION, GRIDS). 
• Demonstrate excellent national and international stakeholders (eg: SAHPRA, ITAC, SARS, INCB) relations and spearhead awareness campaigns and training to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as to DPCI units. Manage the national data base of import & export notifications and the national database of Clandestine Laboratories dismantled by the DPCI and provide inputs for the Chemical Monitoring Programme performance reports. 
• To conduct chemical & equipment backtracking investigations and identify Clandestine Laboratories. 
• Ensure compliance of the United Nations Conventions that addresses drug trafficking and new psychoactive substances (NPS) 
• Manage human, financial and physical resources of the Section.