Senior Officer

Job Title- Senior Officer (post level 9) Job ID: 6269- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies -> International Office- Contract Type- Permanent- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)- Closing Date- 19/11/2025- Description- **INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED**- 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. - 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.- - Competencies- - **Required competencies**: - **Results Orientated**: - The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task. - The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. - **- Strategic Thinking**: - The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. - The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work. - **- Business Acumen**: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. - **- Leading**: - The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. - **- Building Coalitions**: - The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. - The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. **Assumption of duties**: As soon as possible - **Closing date**: 19 November 2025 - **Salary**: The salary is available on request. - **Fringe benefits**: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. - **Enquiries**: - **General**: EEA13Report_UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE FINAL SEP 2025.pdf