BORDER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (BMA)

MANAGER: PROTECTION SERVICES

Centurion

Job Reference Number: BMA-122

Department: Office of the commissioner: Administration

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: 

Protection and driving Services; Operational and Risk Assessment and Management; and Incident Response

Lead, supervise and manage VIP Protection Officers and support personnel. Plan and oversee daily security operations including surveillance, access control, route planning; patrolling; site reconnaissance visits. Ensure safe driving practices and compliance with defensive driving standards. Monitor vehicle fleet condition, maintenance, and compliance. Direct and review threat and risk assessments for executive movements. Approve operational plans for travel, events and high-risk engagements. Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions. Manage responses to security incidents, including investigation, documentation and resolution. Develop and implement emergency response and business continuity plans; and conduct regular drills to prepare for various emergency scenarios. Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate VIP Protection Officers, ensuring they are well prepared to perform their duties. Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for security personnel. Recommend and manage the implementation of security enhancements and improvements.

Stakeholder Management and Relations

Ensure the development and effective stakeholder relations management with both local and international stakeholders. Liaise with SAPS and other law enforcement agencies; State security bodies and Event organisers and external security providers as required. Ensure integrated security planning for events and high-risk engagements. Attend industry related and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement.

Compliance and Professional conduct

Ensure the implementation of relevant security and close protection service legislation and organisational security policies by VIP Protection Officers. Maintain strict confidentiality of executive movements and information. Uphold professional conduct and discipline at all times.

Administrative and Financial Management

Prepare operational and incident reports for senior management. Ensure movement logs, incident reports, risk assessments and security records are updated and stored. Submit regular security reports to 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 Requirements

Minimum Qualification

• Matric (Grade 12)
• An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) in Security Management; Policing; Public Administration or related Law Enforcement qualification.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 5 years Experience at Junior Management in Security, surveillance and counter surveillance or related environment.

Knowledge

·       Border Management Authority Act, 2020

·       Public Administration Management Act

·       Protected Disclosures Act, 2000 (Act No. 26 of 2000)

Professional registration or license requirements

·       Firearm competency certificate and First Aid training will serve as an advantage.

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. Advanced driving certification will serve as an added advantage.

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: 1 October 2026

PLEASE APPLY HERE