Senior Officer at University of the Free State

Description

• KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll  - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

• To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:                                                                      
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate the provision of international student services at the University of the Free State (UFS).
• Provide primary information, support, and assistance to international students and staff on matters specific to their status, to ensure compliance with immigration legislation.
• Support the Director: Office for International Affairs in financial administration and contribute to the effective management of internationalisation processes at UFS.
• Contribute to the delivery of strategic goals through administrative and compliance due diligence.
• Act as a liaison with the Department of Home Affairs and relevant South African embassies abroad.
• Act as a liaison with relevant non-governmental stakeholders, including visa application centres and approved medical aid providers.
• Manage registration processes for international students and facilitate medical aid compliance for international students.
• Responsible for immigration compliance of all international students.
• Responsible for specialised support to refugee students.
• Support financial management processes.
• Coach and mentor staff.
• Responsible for the update of the International Student Guide annually.
• Manage logistics for exchange programmes.
• Advising UFS staff on visa processes.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or a BTech degree on NQF Level 7.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant working experience relating to immigration compliance.
• Demonstrable knowledge of international student administrative processes,  immigration laws, including visa types, and the regulations related to them.

Recommendations:

• Three (3) years’ relevant experience in international student administration, office financial management.
• Honours degree on NQF level eight (8) in the field of Project management, Law.
• Knowledge of the SA Policy Framework for Internationalisation of Higher Education and project management.
• Expert knowledge of South African immigration laws, visa types.
• Expert knowledge on requirements related to international student registration and compliance.
• Full scope of UFS financial processes at the end-user side.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Campus solutions
• Valid Driver’s licence.