View Vacancy - International Liaison Assistant AO, Home Office International Operations (29/25 PTA)

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Home Office International Operations

Main purpose of job:

To work as part of the Home Office International Operations unit in Pretoria supporting the unit to deliver on its key mandate to Protect the UK from Harm by tackling Serious and Organised Crime including the trafficking of illicit commodities, human trafficking & modern slavery, child sexual exploitation, irregular migration, visa abuse and other related criminal offences.

Roles and responsibilities:

Operational Delivery (May Include all or some):

  • Port deployments to support airlines with the screening of passengers bound for the UK and to disrupt the flow of illegal migration by ensuring those persons boarding flights are adequately document and meet the criteria for travel and entry to the UK.
  • Interview and debriefing of potential immigration offender suspects.
  • Management of team inbox, including triage and responding to enquiries.
  • Support the management of IMS case referrals and enhancement.
  • Port deployment to support local law enforcement with the screening of passengers, freight, fast parcels, aircraft and ships for the presence of illicit commodities.
  • Support the UKVI section to protect the integrity of the UK visa regime and identify and disrupt activity of the organised crime groups attempting to exploit it.
  • Assist with the development operational intelligence products through the collection, interpretation and evaluation of relevant quantitative and qualitative information sources.
  • Work closely with HMG partners at post, host authorities and international partners to support the development of intelligence and investigations to disrupt organised crime groups.
  • Conduct training sessions with host authorities and international partners.
  • Provide presentations to host authorities and international partners

Crime:

  • Using collaborative working with overseas and UK law enforcement partners develop intelligence and investigations to disrupt organised crime groups targeting the UK.


Intelligence gathering and analysis:

  • Develop operational intelligence products through the collection, interpretation and evaluation of relevant quantitative and qualitative information sources. Strong problem-solving skills are required to identify and investigate suspected organised immigration crime and to gather evidence-based intelligence. Ensure that all relevant intelligence is gathered, assessed and disseminated in line with guidance.

Liaison:

  • Build effective working relationships with host authorities, international and UK partners to support the delivery of crime and intelligence objectives. Lead the exchange of actionable intelligence with local law enforcement partners and counterparts in other Diplomatic missions to identify and mitigate threats to the UK Border. Representing the Home Office professionally, developing effective partnerships with the wider British High Commission and with key external partners.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, verbally and in writing.
  • Work effectively within a team.
  • Excellent hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office software.
  • Good analytical and team-working skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and support multi-faceted teams in a shared environment.
  • Precision in implementing tasks, meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to use initiative and deal with complex situations.
  • Confidence with dealing with members of the public 

  • Familiar with Osprey, Echo, FCO and HOIO systems.

  • Previous immigration, law enforcement and/or analytical or investigation experience would be an advantage. 

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service
13 October 2025
Administrative Officer (AO)
Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
36.5
12 months
Africa
South Africa
Pretoria
British High Commission
1
ZAR
R323,151.62 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions) plus Responsibility Allowance of R5 385.86 paid 12 times per year
yearly
1 December 2025

Learning and development opportunities (if any)

  • Internal process training.
  • Document forgery and UK travel requirements.

Working hours:

  • Rostered shifts including early, mid, late, night shifts, on-call and call outs.
    Default Shifts: Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 13:00
  • 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 12 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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