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  • Posted: Jun 3, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Since 1994, South Africa has been using a multi-agency approach in its border management agenda. In this regard, seven Departments and Agencies, i.e. the Departments of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development; Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment; Health; and Home Affairs; the South African National Defence Force (SANDF); the South African Police S...
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    VIP Protection Officer

    Description

    • The incumbent of the post will be expected to perform the following duties; Assist to keep a lookout for suspicious activity in and around the BMA and take swift action if necessary. Assist to provide a safe environment for the BMA by securing the place and leaving no room for unauthorised entry. Before the Commissioner's arrival, the protection team must carefully plan and prepare the surrounding areas to ensure maximum safety. Protection Services must stay up to date with the latest threats and monitor any potential risk to the BMA's safety. In case of an emergency such as an attack or natural disaster, Protection Services must act quick and efficiently to ensure safety and all other involved.
    • Protection Services must have contingency plan in place that outline action in case of security threat, this includes evacuation roads, safe location and communication protocols. Protection Services must the alert and vigilant to detect and potential threats or suspicious activities, always keep an eye on surroundings and be prepared for any unexpected situation. Ensure the development and effective stakeholder relations management with both local and international communities in support of national objectives and regional priorities.  Build and maintain relationships with all BMA business units for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing. Facilitate stakeholder relationships within the border control environment. 
    • Represent and participate in the BMA’s committees and tasks teams. Attend industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement. Prepare and present reports for submission to stakeholders. Ensure 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. Ensure effective support in the provision of evidence to all internal and external audit requirements. Ensure adherence in Protection Services to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. Advocate an ethical culture within the BMA.. Enforce counter corruption framework and systems

    Requirements

    • Undergraduate qualification at NQF 6 in law enforcement related as recognised by SAQA 
    • 3 years relevant experience
    • Firearm competency certificate and First Aid training will serve as an advantage.
    • Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
    • The candidate will be expected to work irregular hours
    • May be required to work overtime.
    • Valid driver’s License

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    Interested and qualified? Go to Border Management Authority on bma.mcidirecthire.com to apply

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