Internationalisation Officer: Compliance and Recruitment

SUMMARY:
The University of Fort Hare is seeking applications from appropriately qualified and experienced candidates for the post of Internationalisation Officer: Compliance and Recruitment in the Division of Office of International Affairs

POSITION INFO:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Plan and coordinate the registration process of international students.
• Ensure international students’ compliance with immigration regulations and university rules.
• Prepare registration report of international students upon completion of registration processes.
• Maintain accurate records of all categories of international students and post docs fellows.
• Prepare and write letters for study permit application and renewal purposes for international students.
• Attend to international students’ enquiries and those related to registration, study permits and medical aid cover.
• Arrange and facilitate workshops for international students on Immigration regulations.
• Liaise with VFS, DHA and SA consulates abroad concerning study permit application matters and related immigration challenges faced by international students.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure timeous selection, admission and registration of international students.
• Liaise with faculties to determine admission quotas for International Students.
• Plan and facilitate the orientation programme for first entering international students.
• Plan and facilitate recruitment of prospective international students.
• Develop recruitment brochures and other materials for recruitment purposes.
• Use various media platforms to market the university and to recruit prospective international students.

• A degree in Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Human Resources, or a related field.
• A minimum of four years working experience with International Students within the field of Internationalisation.
• At least four years’ experience in enforcing international students’ compliance with immigration regulations and university rules.
• Experience of participating in recruitment of prospective international students.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Experience of working at various levels of Internationalisation at an institution of higher learning.
• In-depth knowledge of South African immigration regulations.
• Postgraduate qualification in the field.

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Sound networking and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work extra hours when a need arise.
• Etiquette and respect for internal and external university stakeholders.
• Conflict resolution and problems solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of Immigration regulations.
• Appreciation for cultural diversity.
• Teamwork and office organizational skills.
• Advanced computer literacy packages such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook.

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