British High Commission
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View Vacancy – Regional Business Support Manager HEO – (25/24 PTA)
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Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
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UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration)
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Main purpose of job: To provide strategic operational and leadership support to the UKVI Sub Saharan Africa Manager, overseeing the financial management and operational effectiveness of the region. Responsible for the daily operational management of a significant budget of £100 thousand and the oversight of the staff count database for 135 personnel. This role involves managing regional returns and collaborating closely with the regional management team to align operational activities with business objectives, providing strategic advice on budgetary matters and operational efficiency.
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- Educated to Degree level or can show relevant work experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in IT and administrative tasks, with advanced skills in MS Office applications, particularly spreadsheets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
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- Previous experience in managing and monitoring budgets within a complex organisational structure
- Familiarity with Hera within the FCO/UKVI environment would be advantageous but not essential
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Important information: ALL applicants must have permission to work in South Africa by either holding an appropriate valid visa, be the recognised partner/family member of a serving diplomat from the countries listed above. Evidence of your nationality and permission to work in South Africa must be sent with your application form, for example, photocopies of the details page of your passport and/or visa. Employment will be offered only after appropriate level of UK standard security clearance is received, an interview for which will take place in Pretoria. Successful completion of training and mentoring is also essential and as noted above will be held in Pretoria. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will not be considered. Please note – successful applicants will be offered employment on Country Based Staff (CBS) terms and conditions. This is not a permanent UK Civil Service position and does not attract diplomatic immunities and privileges (other than what an individual may already hold if they are a recognised partner/family member of a serving diplomat). |
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Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture
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29 July 2024
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Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
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Permanent
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36.5 hours
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Africa
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South Africa
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Pretoria
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British High Commission
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R 701,134.36 (per annum)
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2 September 2024
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Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
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- 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.
- It is essential that the applicants already have the right to live and work in South Africa without the need to apply for a work permit.
- Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
- Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles. 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.
- Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.
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Pretoria
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