SAPS: Sub-Section Commander: Chemical Monitoring (Lieutenant Colonel)
Location: Serious Organised Crime Investigation, South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau, Head Office, Pretoria
Closing Date: 17 April 2025
Reference Number: DPCI/HO/05/2025
Salary: R548 880 per annum (Band D)
Overview:
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable professional to serve as the Sub-Section Commander: Chemical Monitoring. The successful candidate will manage the monitoring and control of precursor chemicals and play a strategic role in combating drug-related crimes.
Key Responsibilities:
-Prevent, detect, and respond to the diversion of precursor chemicals through modeling, simulation, and industry collaboration.
-Provide national-level expertise on synthetic drug trends and chemical compositions.
-Conduct and manage research on chemical substances in accordance with international standards.
-Support international partnerships (e.g., INCB, SAHPRA, ITAC) and lead national awareness campaigns and training.
-Maintain national databases for import/export notifications and clandestine laboratories.
-Conduct chemical and equipment backtracking investigations.
-Ensure compliance with UN conventions on drug control.
-Manage human, physical, and financial resources in line with SAPS directives.
Requirements and Skills:
-A Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
-A valid light motor vehicle driver’s license.
-Proficient in at least two official languages, including English.
-South African citizenship with no prior criminal or departmental convictions.
-A three-year Diploma/Degree (NQF level 6 or higher) in Chemical Engineering or related field.
-Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory role.
-In-depth knowledge of general chemistry and the IUPAC naming system.
-No visible tattoos when in uniform.
-Willingness to undergo SAPS vetting, screening, and assessments.