Chief Immigration Officer: Beit Bridge: Port of Entry at Border Management Authority

Description

The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following:

• Assist in planning, and coordinating the activities of the immigration unit. Implement policies and procedures related to immigration and border control. Supervise and provide guidance to immigration officers. Ensure compliance with immigration laws and regulations. Liaise with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders. Prepare reports and maintain records of immigration activities. Handle escalated cases and make decisions on complex immigration matters. Promptly attentively respond to customer requests within established parameters and time frames. Assess or check with customer to ensure solution meets request. Ensure that the Immigration legislature and approved protocols are enforced and respond to inquiries and requests in relation to immigration matters to ensure effective immigration management in the Port of Entry. Ensure that the unit adheres to all organizational deadlines.
•  Assist with the submission of mandatory reports and information. Prepare reports by collecting information for the Manager/ Assistant Manager. Co-ordinate and compile the department’s monthly and quarterly reports. Track commitments, report deadlines and manage follow-ups. Process all documentation according to BMA policies and procedures as well as document control principals, within specified set time frames to ensure compliance. Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks. Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements. 
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with relevant requirements. Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. Review related Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with the Manager to ensure business optimisation. Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. Establish and maintain relationships with intelligence agencies, international organizations, and industry stakeholders to facilitate information sharing and cooperation in combating illicit activities. Represent and participate in the BMA’s committees and tasks teams as member of the executive team. Take the lead in industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement, and position the BMA.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF 6 as recognised by SAQA in a Social Science/Law/Security studies/Public Administration.
• 3 years experience  at supervisory in public security law enforcement
• Experience in commanding, planning and executing security operations
• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
• May be required to work overtime.