Chief Officer: Office of the Commissioner at Border Management Authority

REFERENCE NUMBER: BMA1/2/2024 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Minimum Qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA in Business Administration, Business/Public Management or related qualification. 
• A Master’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 9) as recognized by SAQA would be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience

• 10 years minimum experience, of which 5 years at senior management within these environment.

Knowledge

• South African Constitution. BMA Act 2020. Legislations relating to the BMA core business. Public Finance Management Act. Understanding of legislation and prescripts applicable in the corporate environment.
• National Treasury Regulations. National Treasury Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Understanding of corporate governance best practice e.g. COSO Framework, ISO International Standard, King Report on Corporate Governance, and Ethics Frameworks.
• Understanding of the Public Sector Integrity Management and Inter-Governmental Frameworks.
• Ability to build strategic working relations.

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.

Responsibilities/Duties
The appointee will be expected to perform the following duties: 

• Oversee critical functions in the Office of the Commissioner including audit, risk management, integrity management, governance and administration.
• Lead the development, management and execution of the strategy in the Commissioner’s Office. Provide input into the overall strategy, policy and decision-making direction of the BMA. Lead and ensure the establishment, maintenance and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines relating to Strategic Support and all related business units in consultation with the Deputy Commissioner and other Executive members. Serve as the key contact and coordination point for the office of the Commissioner. Ensure Commissioner is kept informed and up to date with all communications and changes with direct and indirect impact on the industry and organisation. Act as a trusted strategic advisor and operator for the Commissioner, who can fill in as necessary in meetings, synthesizing information and feedback for quick decision- making.
• Work closely with the Executive Manager: Risk to identify, assess, and mitigate risks that may impact the organization’s operations or reputation. Ensure that the preparations of the division’s budget are in line with strategic plans & objectives of the organisation. Ensure proper implementation of the division’s budget by monitoring, projecting & reporting on expenditure.
• Ensures that communication strategies are in place to create awareness of section related matters by ensuring that consultation forums remain operational, and that accurate information is communicated to all stakeholders. Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of resources.
• Develop and implement governance processes, polices, frameworks and procedures within the Unit associated with statutory Office of the Commissioner responsibilities.