British High Commission UKVI Verification Analyst Jobs in Pretoria - South Africa
British High Commission UKVI Verification Analyst Jobs in Pretoria - South Africa
Job Category Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
Job Subcategory
UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration)
Job Description
Main purpose of job:
To provide support to the decision making by officers in UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Pretoria through the analysis of immigration data from the UK and other sources, to try as early as possible to identify risk profiles, thus contributing towards the efficient streaming of low risk and high risk visa applications.
Further to support UKVI local management change initiatives by providing statistical analysis and reports where required.
Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Home Office Values at all times.
Roles and responsibilities:
To be able to analyse sets of data related to UKVI Pretoria visa applicants to identify common themes that could contribute towards the identification of visa risk profiles.
To be able to provide reports that highlight these profiles to UKVI and Immigration Enforcement International (IEI) colleagues.
Liaise with the IEI liaison and Enrichment Entry Clearance Officers, plus Entry Clearance Managers, to ensure that the results of any analysis is communicated to IEI and any adjustments made to streaming/enrichment.
To attend the monthly operational review meeting between UKVI and IEI
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Good communication with excellent spoken and written English.
Computer literacy with accurate typing skills of at least 25 words per minute.
The ability to work quickly and reliably with little supervision to meet challenging targets.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Excellent team players - this is an all for one, and one for all environment.
Flexibility and a positive attitude to working in a forward thinking, modern and motivated department, which is working at the forefront of visa work.
We are committed to improving standards and procedures - and we are looking for like-minded employees.
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Previous experience and/or knowledge of the UK's immigration legislation and operations is desirable but not essential.
Full training will be provided.
It is extremely important that the successful candidate is adaptable and shows a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks in a busy environment.
There may be the need to work flexible hours.
A positive attitude is essential as is the ability to work as part of a team.
Required competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
Other benefits and conditions of employment
The British High Commission pays in full for the Key Care Plus option on Discovery Health for staff including spouses/partners and dependants.
Once you have successfully completed your probation the British High Commission will contribute 9% of your monthly salary to a Provident Fund.
Annual leave entitlement of 25 day
Additional information
Security Clearance Level required: LE Confidential.
Employment will be subject to obtaining the appropriate security clearance.
Please note that only nationals of UK, EU countries, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand are likely to meet this requirement.
Other:
The international arm of UK Visas and Immigration is an integral part of the Home Office working to help deliver the department’s three objectives of:
Protecting
our border and our national interests.
Tackling border tax fraud, smuggling and immigration crime.
Implementing fast and fair decisions.
Following the introduction of a visa regime for South African passport holders in July 2009 Pretoria has become one of UKVI’s largest visa issuing posts.
The operation has since expanded to include decision-making for Southern, East and Central Africa and now dealing with in excess of 160,000 visa applications per year.
We are committed to providing a first class service.
Staff are expected to be flexible and make fair and defensible decisions on visa applications quickly, balancing the need for a high level of customer service with the requirement to maintain the integrity of the immigration control.
We are at the forefront of innovation, always prepared to react positively to change and try new ways of working.
How to Apply
All applicants must be legally resident in South Africa and eligible to apply for UK security clearance.
Reference checking, police/security and medical clearances will be conducted.
If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Pretoria are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in South Africa.
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
Obtain the relevant permit
Pay fees for the permit
Make arrangements to relocate
Meet the costs to relocation
The British High Commission do not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.
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.
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 Please note: AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.
We do encourage you to apply for your police clearance certificate at the time of your application.
Interested candidates should apply online by 14th February 2019
For more information and job application details, see; British High Commission UKVI Verification Analyst Jobs in Pretoria - South Africa
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