CURRICULUM VITAE

House no 671
BENJAMIN POELO RAMOOLLA Phase 01
Mafikeng Airport View
E-mail: poeloram@gmail.com
poelo.ramoolla@dha.gov.za
Cell no.: 079 687 4512
083 603 5646
Work: 018 387 1200

Personal Profile Statement: I am a matured, dynamic and hardworking individual, who always strives to
achieve the highest standard possible, at any given task. I pose excellent communication skills and I have
the ability and experience to relate to a wide range of people.

PERSONAL Date of Birth: 13 July 1981

Place of Birth: Mafikeng, North West Province
Citizenship: South African
Identity Document no.: 810713 5640 089
Home Language: Southern Sotho
Dependents: 03
Health: Good
Marital Status: Married
Other Languages: English, Setswana, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu

COMPUTER LITERACY General Office Packages

MS Office (Word, Access Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.); Open
Office, PDF
Intranet, Internet and e-mailing

EMPLOYMENT Department of Home Affairs

01 August 2015 to date
Control Immigration Officer (Inspectorate) – Mmabatho Office

 Oversee the tracing, arrest and detention of illegal foreigners within

the Republic
 Monitor the process of the deportation of illegal foreigners out of
the country
 Provide guidance and support to Immigration Officers on
Immigration matters
 Enable prosecution of transgressors of the legislation
 Liaise with stakeholders at various levels to ensure proper service
delivery
 Manage Inspectorate operations management within the Office /
District
 Provide advice and recommendation on Immigration transgression
cases in the Office / District / Region
 Ensure effective investigations of transgressions of the Department
  Review quality management of investigation reports and take
corrective action where required and provide necessary support and
leadership to Immigration Officials
 Develop and implement policies, procedures, Directives, Acts and
Regulations
 Liaise with various regions to ensure that consistent and uniform
operating procedures are applied in the Province
 Monitor adherence to policy and legislation regarding Immigration
matters

Department of Home Affairs

02 January 2007 to 31 July2015
Senior Immigration Officer (Inspectorate) – Rustenburg Office

 Assist in the identification, arrest and deportation of illegal

foreigners.
 Engage with Law Enforcement agencies in joint operations.
 Conduct interviews and investigation of foreigners who are
suspected to be illegal in the country.
 Conduct Community Outreach Projects (Imbizos and NPR
Campaigns) for the Department on Immigration matters.
 Investigate fraudulent Identity Documents, passports and marriages.
 Complete memoranda and reports on Immigration matters.
 Compile Weekly and Monthly Reports in the office of Assistant
Director.
 Execute inspections in loco without warrant if allowed by law.
 Execute in loco investigations on search warrants.
 Assist in Prosecution of transgressors of the departmental
legislations.

EDUCATION North West University – Mafikeng Campus

BA (Conservation, Tourism and Sustainable Development)
2005
Major Courses: Conservation, Tourism and Sustainable Development
Basic Research Methodology
Geography
Indigenous Knowledge System
Hospitality Management
Passenger Transportation Management
Marketing

Stanford Business College

Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
2001

Mococe High School

Senior Certificate
 2000

VOCATIONAL Focus Training (UK) Ltd

TRAINING 2021 September
Certificate: Criminal Investigation & Procedures Course

The National School of Government

2023 June
Certificate: Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme

The National School of Government

2021 March
Certificate: Introduction to Project Management

The National School of Government

2021 March
Certificate: Operations Management Framework

The National School of Government

2020 June
Certificate: Introduction to Strategic Planning and Management

The National School of Government

2020 June
Certificate: Introduction to Strategic Human Resources Management

The National School of Government

2020 February
Certificate: Ethics in the Public Service

SA Host
2006
Certificate in Customer Service

Johannesburg Metro Police Department Academy

2015 October 15 to 2016 February 28
Certificate of Competence: Inspectorate Life Skills Programme

South African National Academy of Intelligence (SANAI) – Mzwandile

Piliso Campus
2009 September 06 to 2009 October 23
Certificate of Competence: Formative Training Programme

GENERAL Hobbies: Photography, traveling, adventure and reading books

INFORMATION
Skills: Good interpersonal relations.
Good Planning and Organizing Skills.
Conflict Resolution and decision-making skills
 Communication and Computer Skills
Research and Report Writing Skills
Presentation and business report writing skills
People management and empowerment
Willingness to work extended hours and under pressure

LEADERSHIP YEAR 2002 : Ward Committee member in Safety and Security

POSITIONS AND
COMMUNITY YEAR 2002-05: Ward Committee member in Sports
INVOLVEMENT
YEAR 2003 : Member of Rural Development in sports
(Mafikeng Local Recreation)

YEAR 2008-09: Provincial Committee Member for Employee

Wellness and Transformation and Gender
(Home Affairs– North West Province)

YEAR 2011-13: Provincial Committee Member of Youth Forum

(Home Affairs – North West Province)

YEAR 2015 to date Provincial Security Advisory Committee Member

(Home Affairs – North West Province)

Mr. Nkhensani Ndlovu

REFERENCES 066 478 4020
Assistant Director /Office Manager
Mankwe Home Affairs

Mr. Ramotshabi Mathe

072 634 0412
Deputy Director
Mmabatho Home Affairs

Mr. Christopher Smith

079 117 0435
Provincial Coordinator
North West Province