BORDER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (BMA)

PORT COMMANDER: KOPFONTEIN PORT OF ENTRY

North West

Job Reference Number: BMA-189

Department: Operations and Law Enforcement - Northern region

Business Unit:

Industry: Admin/Office Support

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: R1 074 389,53 - R1 210 428,88

The BMA is established as an armed service in terms of Section 199(3) of the constitution, a third in the country in addition to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) through the Border Management Authority Act No 2 of 2020. The Border Management Authority invites suitable candidates to apply for the following vacant position.

Job Description

The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties:

Functional Leadership

• Facilitate and manage the legitimate movement of People and goods at the Port of Entry, whilst preventing and mitigating the illegitimate movement of illicit goods.
• Manage the integration of multiple work streams under a single command and control. Oversee the prevention of and combating of illegal activities within the Port of Entry, border law enforcement area as well as the vulnerable segments of the border line. Facilitate the development, review and implementation of the framework, systems and procedures relating to cross-border crime.
• Ensure the security and sterility of the Port of Entry by rendering inspections regarding Plant Health Quality and food hygiene.
• Oversee promotion, prevention, and control of animal diseases.
• Manage the Border Law Enforcement frontline functions and operations at the Port of Entry.
• Oversee the facilitation of revenue collection at the Port of Entry.
• Oversee the execution of powers of entry, search, seizure, arrest and detention at the Port of Entry.
• Manage the powers relating to vessels within the Maritime Border Law Enforcement Area. Report on a regular basis on the Port of Entry performance.
• Manage routine inspections and searches and seizures, arrest and detention at the Port of Entry.
• Oversee Border Law Enforcement Area surveillance and patrolling for the Border Guard. Manage and oversee the support functions at the Port of Entry. These include Human Capital, Finance, ICT, and Asset Management.

Stakeholder Management and Relations

• Manage the service efficiency within the land, air, maritime ports of entry and border law enforcement areas.
• Oversee the establishment and management of community cross-border forums to ensure consistency, efficiency and accountability.
• Ensure the development and effective stakeholder relations management with both local and international communities in support of national objectives and regional priorities. Facilitate stakeholder relationships within the border control environment.
• Liaise with the various organs of state, industry partners and international organizations to enhance border management efficiencies and safety protocols.
• Contribute to the development and management of MOUs with strategic national and international stakeholders.
• Lead the identification and mitigation of internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service.  
• Represent and participate in the BMA’s committees and tasks teams.
• Lead the implementation of timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the strategic and operational plans to impacted stakeholders.
• Attend industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement, and positioning of the BMA.

Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Prepare and present reports for submission to the BMA Management/Executives and other stakeholders.
• Manage and facilitate compliance protocols to ensure enforcement of legislation, policies and procedures relating to border control services.
• Manage and facilitate implementation of the regional, continental and international standards, regulations and protocols related to Ports of Entry and the border law enforcement area.
• Lead the conceptualising of the unit’s risk register.
• Ensure the mitigation of the units’ risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
• Lead the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with the relevant requirements.
• Ensure effective support in the provision of evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
• Manage all Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Ensure adherence in the team to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the BMA.
• Create and advocate an ethical culture within the BMA.
• Enforce counter corruption framework and systems.

Budget and Financial Management

• Compile and manage the budget of the Port of Entry by ensuring financial stability.
• Ensure expenditure is in line with budget requirements.
• Monitor financial control, budget management and the procurement process to ensure compliance with the legislation e.g. (PFMA,PPFA, and BBBEE).
• Maximise revenue and reduce expenditure through effective cost control measures.

People Management

• Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of departmental resources.
• Lead the implementation of talent acquisition, succession planning, development, and retention strategies for the department.
• Lead the enhancement of relevant knowledge and skills through continuous coaching, mentoring and nurturing of departmental talent.
• Lead and drive a high-performance culture by translating and communicating the annual performance goals and measures based on agreed upon objectives.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Social/Life/Natural Sciences/ Management/Security/Defence, or International Relations Studies as recognized by South African Quality Authority (SAQA)
• 5 years' experience at Junior management/ specialist/ professional in border law enforcement or related environment.
• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
• Extensive travelling.   
• May be required to work overtime.
• Valid driver’s License.
• Employee will be expected to work Shifts

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the South African Constitution.
• Knowledge of the Border Management Authority Act.
• Understanding of International and Regional Protocols.
• Knowledge of South Africa’s Foreign Policy. Understanding of the Aviation Industry requirements.
• Understanding of legislation and prescripts applicable in the border environment. Knowledge of applicable international Conventions elating to migration, biosecurity, environmental and human health.
• Knowledge and understanding of the port security risks in relation to port health, immigration, bio-security and environmental risk.
• Understanding of broad security risks in the border environment.
• Knowledge of the National Treasury and Risk Management Framework.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations as well as the Public Finance Management Act.
• Knowledge of applicable human resource legislature.

The BMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and workforce diversity preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the BMA employment equity plan. The BMA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised positions. 

• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), confirm the appropriate NQF level and to provide proof of such evaluation report.
• Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to an interview and technical assessment(s) (which assesses the candidate's demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties).
• Candidates potentially considered suitable after the interview and technical test(s) for senior positions, will be subjected to a competency assessment (which tests the candidate's demonstrated proficiency in the professional dimensions attached to the level of the post);
• Employment suitability checks will be conducted on the shortlisted candidates (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications);
• Appointments will be subjected to a mandatory vetting/security clearance appropriate to the level of the position.

NB: This position is being re-advertised, and candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply should they still be interested in the position.

Closing date: 21 September 2026

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MANAGER: ICT SERVICE MANAGEMENT

Centurion

Job Reference Number: BMA-188

Department: Information Communication and Technology - Infrastructure and Operations

Business Unit:

Industry: Admin/Office Support

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: R964 058,40 - R1 178 293,60

The BMA is established as an armed service in terms of Section 199(3) of the constitution, a third in the country in addition to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) through the Border Management Authority Act No 2 of 2020. The Border Management Authority invites suitable candidates to apply for the following vacant position.

Job Description

The successful candidate expected to perform the following duties:

Functional Management

• Manage and ensure an effective service desk including incidents and call management, telephonic and remote support, end-user training, user access and password management according to standard operating procedures and relevant policies.
• Manage overall effective technical desktop, laptop and printer support regards to set-up of PC/s, Laptops, as well as ongoing trouble shooting, installations, rebuilds, patching and remote support
• Ensure overall management of ICT service requests to prevent escalation and complaints and meet SLA’s.
• Ensure that call logged from all BMA Ports of Entry (71) are resolved timeously.
• Create a knowledge base and service portal of relevant information, FAQs and guides that promote self-service and self-help and drive faster incident resolution.

Contract Managements and Stakeholder Management Support

• Manage and monitor ICT contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Maintain a central repository of all ICT contracts and related documentation
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed contractual obligations and service levels.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and meetings
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, organisational policies, and governance frameworks
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing contract-related information and evidence.
• Build and maintain relationships with all BMA business units for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing..
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly contract management reports
• Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the tactical work plans to impact stakeholders.
• Attend industry related forums, conferences, and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement.

Governance, Risk and Compliance 

• Ensure the development and implementation of the risk register.
• Analyse and evaluate the internal controls to determine their effectiveness in mitigating risks.
• Assist in the development of the risk register.
• Update risks register in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and regulations.

Financial Management 

• Provide input in the planning and compilation of the business unit’s annual budget aligned to the operational plans to support the implementation of set objectives.
• Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the business unit’s budget, and mitigate and report on any variances.
• Monitoring financial control, budget management and the procurement process to ensure compliance with the legislation e.g. (PFMA, PPFA, and BBBEE).
• Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the business unit budget.
• Report on and communicate any costs improvements and shortfalls.

 People Management 

• Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of divisional resources.
• Drive the implementation of talent acquisition, succession planning, development, and retention strategies for the division.
• Ensure the enhancement of relevant knowledge and skills through continuous coaching, mentoring and nurturing of talent in the business unit.
• Create a high-performance culture and manage team performance effectively by translating and communicating the annual performance goals and measures into individual work plans based on agreed upon objectives.
•  Ensure the working environment contributes to improving employee engagement, recognition and increased productivity.
• Ensure the management of poor performance and disciplinary matters in line with the BMA’s policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications 

• Matric (Grade 12)
• An undergraduate qualification in Advanced Diploma / B-Degree (NQF Level 7) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• ITIL V3 or 4 Foundation Certificate
• COBIT Foundation Certificate

Minimum Experience

• 5 years relevant work experience at supervisory level in ICT

Knowledge 

• ICT Operations, Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Border Management Authority Act, No 2 of 2020

Other requirements

• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Valid driver’s License

The BMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and workforce diversity. Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the BMA employment equity plan. The BMA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised positions.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to confirm the appropriate NQF level and to provide proof of such evaluation report.

• Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to an interview and technical assessment(s) (which assesses the candidate's demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties).
• Candidates potentially considered suitable after the interview and technical test(s) for senior positions, will be subjected to a competency assessment (which tests the candidate's demonstrated proficiency in the professional dimensions attached to the level of the post);
• Employment suitability checks will be conducted on the shortlisted candidates (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications);
• Appointments will be subjected to a mandatory vetting/security clearance appropriate to the level of the position.

Closing date: 18 September 2026

PLEASE APPLY HERE