Analyst: Information and Risk Analysis: Regulated Goods at Border Management Authority

Description

• The successful candidates  will be expected to perform the following: Gather data associated with Regulated Goods from various sources, including travel records, immigration databases, security checkpoints. Employ relevant techniques and methodologies to conduct in-depth analyses on collected data. Collaborate with senior team members to identify meaningful patterns, anomalies, and trends in Regulated goods. Assist in evaluating potential risks associated with Cross border Smuggling. Contribute to the development of risk assessment models and frameworks. Assist in generating comprehensive reports summarising findings and insights. Participate in data validation and quality control processes to ensure accurate and reliable analysis outcomes. Collaborate with team members to address data inconsistencies.
• Participate in compliance risk assessment processes by evaluating the likelihood and impact of identified risks. Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration. Contribute to 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 as member of the executive team. Contribute to the implementation of timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the strategic and tactical work plans to impacted stakeholders. Participate in industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement. Assist with conceptualising of the unit’s risk register.
• Contribute to the mitigation of the business 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. Assist with the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with the relevant requirements. Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements. Provide effective support in the provision of evidence to all internal and external audit requirements. Adhere to the enforcement of all Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Police Science, Health Sciences, Data Science, Data Analytics, Business Management or Risk Management
• 4 years experience in a Risk Management or Intelligence environment is preferred with supervisory level
• Flexibility in working hours may be necessary to meet operational requirements.
• Additional hours or shift work may be required based on business needs.
• 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.