Executive Manager: Administration at Border Management Authority

REFERENCE NUMBER: BMA3/2/2024

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Minimum Qualifications

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

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 8 - 10 years’ experience in Administration and Governance Environments. 
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at managerial in these environments.

Knowledge

• South African Constitution. BMA Act 2020, Legislations governing the BMA core business, Public Sector Regulatory Framework. Public Finance Management Act.
• Understanding of legislation and prescripts applicable in the corporate environment. Understanding of the Public Sector Integrity Management Framework. National Treasury Regulations.
• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role. May be required to work extensive hours. Valid driver’s License.

Responsibilities/Duties

• The successful candidate will be amongst other be expected to perform these functions: Oversee the coordination of the needs, requirements and obligations of the BMA’s Statutory, Advisory and Governance Committees. Oversee the review of all legal and regulatory developments affecting the BMA’s operations and ensuring relevant Committees are briefed accordingly. Oversee the development of the BMA’s Corporate Governance Framework, Policies and Procedures. Oversee the development and implementation of policy compliance standards and procedures. Provide advocacy on governance-related matters within the BMA and to external stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, organisational policies, and best practices related to governance and compliance. Ensure the mitigation of the business units’ risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementation of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
• Oversee the management of Protection Services in the Unit by managing security, safety, and emergency preparedness programs to safeguard personnel, assets, and facilities. Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to address security concerns and incidents effectively. Oversee the management of the administrative functions in the Office of the Commissioner. Oversee the execution of Special Projects assigned to the Office of the Commissioner.
• Provide Secretariat Services to relevant Committees. Lead and drive the planning, compilation and monitoring of the annual budget for the Office of the Commissioner.
• Lead the deployment and enforcement of proper financial controls to manage the Office budget and ensure that the administration business unit maintains full and proper oversight of its financial resources. Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration.
• Provide support in creating a high- performance culture and manage team performance effectively and provide input into the annual performance goals and measures into individual work plans based on agreed upon objectives.
• A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA in Police Science, Health Sciences, Data Science, Data Analytics, Human Resource Management, Business Management or Risk Management, A Master’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 9) as recognized by SAQA in Risk Management, Human Resource Management, Data Science, Police Science, Health Science, Information Technology, Economics would be an advantage.