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Passport and American Citizen Services (ACS) Assistant

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Passport and American Citizen Services (ACS) Assistant
REF: VA 11-21
Recruiter: American Embassy Updated on: 2011-03-14 00:00:00
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Johannesburg Available: Immediately
Category: Government / Municipal Offer: Basic Starting Range: R161,629 – R226,276 per annum

Introduction

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION, AND SUBMIT COPIES WITH APPLICATION.

The U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg is seeking an individual for the position of Passport and ACS Assistant in the Consular Section (CONS).

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required: NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM. Items 1-6 are ALL REQUIRED 1. Two years college studies in a Social Science, Humanities, Arts, Business, or related field. 2. Two years of progressively responsible work experience in administration or general office work involving public contact and the application of complex regulatory requirements.3. English level IV (fluent). (This will be tested)4. Must have strong interpersonal skills to deal with the public.5. Must have the ability to recognize those cases requiring special or expeditious attention.6. Must be proficient in the use of all aspects of Microsoft Office Suite 2007. (This will be tested)

Job Specification

Basic Function of Position: The position attends to applicants for U.S. passports, persons reporting births of U.S. citizens abroad, those inquiring about U.S. travel warning or visa requirements for U.S. passport holders, or requesting registration in post warden system at the American Citizens Services (ACS) window. The position also provides requested forms or information materials, accepts and processes passport applications, reports of births, and registration of American citizens residing in South Africa.

Closing date: March 23, 2011.

For more details on the application and selection process, please go to: http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job opportunities.html (this link will take you to the p-net site) Register and Apply via: http://americanembassy.pnet.co.za