Immigration Consultant at KPMG South Africa

Purpose Of The Job

To be proactive in all aspects of immigration matters;

Main Duties

Key job duties or responsibilities:

• Coordination with other KPMG offices and immigration partners within the IMEA (India, Middle East & Africa) region to manage a Project Management Office from South Africa on behalf of immigration clients;
• Provide regular updates to the teams regarding developments across various countries in relation to Immigration requirements in those countries and ensure accurate and timely tracking;
• Build client relationships and expand services through regional and local work
• Produce accurate work to a high technical standard;
• Interpret & apply theoretical knowledge;
• Keep up to date with changes to legislation relating to Immigration – for both South Africa and the IMEA region;
• Identify problems and provide client guidance using various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them;
• Build credibility with colleagues and clients by using effective communication skills;
• Prioritise the workload and meet required deadlines;
• Contribute effectively to the discussions around work and actively participate in generating creative ideas and thoughts;
• Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands;
• Facilitate teamwork by sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis and actively asking questions; in order to achieve personal and work goals;

Other Potential Duties

• Assist with South African immigration applications on behalf of clients
• Prepare responses and liaise with the Department of Home Affairs regarding applications lodged

Critical Interpersonal And Other Skills

• Need to have drive and enthusiasm
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities at the same time
• Able to demonstrate a sound technical ability and knowledge of relevant legislation
• Good presentation skills;
• Able to communicate at all and with levels
• Effective time management skills
• Able to deliver to tight time scales
• Able to adapt to different working environments
• Strong ability to utilise different technology tools and reporting tools to manage workload

Qualifications And Experience

• BA degree (Law or HR) preferable
• Project Management Qualification Or Experience Essential
• At least 2 years’ experience in the Immigration environment is essential