View Vacancy - Entry Clearance Assistant

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UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration)

We are currently recruiting temporary seasonal relief positions for a  period of 2 to 6 months depending on the need.The main purpose of this job is to perform general office administration duties and to assist with the efficient running of the visa operation. 


Roles and Responsibilitie:

  • The   successful candidate will initially/mainly be working in the Data Entry Operations,   this includes preparing the data, checking core details are correct, mandatory   checks are conducted and making sure all the information on the in-house IT   system (Proviso) is correct.
  • Ensuring well prepared applications can then be   processed by Entry Clearance Officers. In addition performing any one of the   additional work functions in the Data Entry Operations.
  • The role also includes working in other areas of the operations, for either a continuous period of several months or on an ad-hoc basis. These areas include:despatch (receiving and forwarding all applications to the correct destination), correspondence unit (dealing with written and telephone   enquiries and communications), verification unit (contacting through e-mail or telephone to confirm documentation and personal circumstances of either   applicants or sponsors are genuine and correct), front counter (face-to-face   interraction with the public, handling the in-take of visa applications and general enquiries), appeals (logging and recording of new appeals and   determinations from the UK) and workflow: registry and filing of Visa Application Forms.
  • Other general ad hoc administrative work if and when required


  • Matric certificate
  • IT skills, excel, word and outlook
  • Numeracy
  • English language – read, write and speak
  • Required:data capturing experience

24 February 2017
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Temporary
Monday –Thursday 07:45 to 16:00, Friday 07:45 to 13:15
Africa
South Africa
Pretoria
British High Commission
ZAR
9 763.78
1 April 2017

Flexible-working, within reason may also be suitable.Other departments within the visa operation are dependent on Data Entry completing their tasks before the next process can commence.


•Employees recruited locally by the British High Commissionin Pretoria are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in South Africa.
•All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
•Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
•Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
•Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
•Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
•Successful candidates not resident in South Africa will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.
•Complete the application form in full as the information provided will be used for screening purposes.
•Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
•The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.

 

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This opportunity is closed to applications.