New Job Vacancies 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.

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REFERENCE NUMBER: BMA 2/2/2024

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Minimum Qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA in law/criminology or related qualification. 
• A Master’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 9) as recognized by SAQA would be an 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 governing the BMA core business Criminal Procedure.
• Public Finance Management Act; Understanding of legislation and prescripts applicable in the corporate environment. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Frameworks.
• Understanding of the Public Sector Integrity Management Framework. 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.

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 successful candidate will be amongst others be expected to perform these functions:

• Develop and implement policy, compliance standards and procedures for conducting inspections and investigations relevant to Integrity Management.
• Conduct internal independent and impartial investigations of identified offenses allegedly committed by employees of the BMA.
• Initiate appropriate disciplinary procedures supported by Human Capital against employees for identified non- compliance with policies, standards and procedures.
• Refer to and assist relevant prosecuting authorities such as SAPS in further investigations and prosecutions.
• Ensure the mitigation of the business units’ risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and the implementation of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
• Lead and ensure effective support in the provision of evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
• Lead the deployment and enforcement of proper financial controls to manage the departmental budget and ensure that the Integrity Management business unit maintain full and proper oversight of its financial resources. Supervise the team, by planning, assigning and monitoring tasks aligned to deliver on performance objectives and in response to changes in processes.
• 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.

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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.

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REFERENCE NUMBER: BMA 4/2/2024
 
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 8 Years’ experience in Risk Management or Intelligence environment Minimum of 5 years’ experience at managerial level.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the South African Constitution. Knowledge of the Border Management Authority Act.
• Understanding of Multi-lateral Environment Agreements and Regional Protocols.
• Knowledge of environmental policies, legislation, international instruments, constitutional law and administrative law; together with practical experience in the application thereof to cases of noncompliance within the biodiversity and conservation environment.
• In-depth understanding of environmental law, specifically the Biodiversity Act and its associated Regulations, as well as the implementation of environmental compliance and enforcement management systems and best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of port security risks in relation to Port health, Immigration, biosecurity and illicit wildlife trade risks.
• Understanding of broad security risks in the border environment. Knowledge of the National Treasury and Risk Management Framework. Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations as well as the Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of applicable human resource legislature.

Other requirements

• Must be willing to have flexibility in working hours to meet demands of the role, may be required to work overtime, travel extensively and should have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities/Duties

The Executive Manager will be expected to manage, monitor and improve the intelligence-, risk management-, targeting/ case selection- and national contact point functions for the BMA National. Regional - and Port Targeting Centres supporting regulated goods movement within the border law enforcement areas and ports of entry through automation of an integrated risk management system.

This will include: 

• The management of information, data and intelligence from various organs of state responsible for Border Law Enforcement and Border Security. The development and management of National Targeting Centre (NTC) and Regional Targeting Centre (RTC) and Port Targeting Centre (PTC) systems and processes supporting the Border Enforcement Area and Ports of Entry. Lead the development, management, and execution of the Intelligence &Information Management strategy and 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 the NTC/RTC/PTC Functions and all related business units in consultation with the Chief Officer and other Executive members. Design, implement, and use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decision-making process and realign objectives. Develop and maintain risk engines for the BMA, including the generation of targets and selection of cases for the Border Law Enforcement Area and Ports of Entry through the application of the risk engines. Integrate risk management with other organs of state in the border environment aimed at improving secure facilitation of legitimate trade and travel while being responsive to high-risk cargo and travellers.
• Improve all border law enforcement agencies ability to work together in the identification and dealing with border risk posed by the growing number of travellers and goods through the Republic borders. Build and maintain working relationships with relevant organs of state such as State Security Agency, SAPS Crime Intelligence, Defence Intelligence, Border Policing, SARS in the coordination of intelligence information and risk management.
• Guide field information operations of the RTC and PTC in the Border Law Enforcement environment to create situational awareness reports. Lead and drive the maintenance and enforcement of all Memoranda of Understanding and Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Ensure adherence in the divisional team to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
• 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 added advantage.

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REFERENCE NUMBER: BMA 7/2/2024

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 added advantage.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Risk Management or Intelligence environment Minimum of 5 years’ experience at management level.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the South African Constitution. Knowledge of the Border Management Authority Act.
• Understanding of Multi-lateral Environment Agreements and Regional Protocols. Knowledge of environmental policies, legislation, international instruments, constitutional law and administrative law; together with practical experience in the application thereof to cases of noncompliance within the biodiversity and conservation environment.
• In-depth understanding of environmental law, specifically the Biodiversity Act and its associated Regulations, as well as the implementation of environmental compliance and enforcement management systems and best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of port security risks in relation to Port health, Immigration, biosecurity and illicit wildlife trade risks.
• Understanding of broad security risks in the border environment.
• Knowledge of the National Treasury and Risk Management Framework.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations as well as the Public Finance Management Act.
• Knowledge of applicable human resource legislature.

Additional Requirements

• 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 Executive Manager will be expected to manage, monitor and improve the intelligence-, risk management-, targeting/ case selection- and national contact point functions for the BMA National -, Regional - and Port Targeting Centres supporting the fight against cross border smuggling within the border law enforcement areas and ports of entry through automation of an integrated risk management system. 
This will include: 

• The management of information, data and intelligence from various organs of state responsible for Border Law
• Enforcement and Border Security. The development and management of National Targeting Centre (NTC) and Regional Targeting Centre (RTC) and Port Targeting Centre (PTC) systems and processes supporting the Border Enforcement Area and Ports of Entry.
• Lead the development, management, and execution of the Intelligence & Information Management strategy and 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 the NTC/RTC/ PTC Functions and all related business units in consultation with the Chief Officer and other Executive members.
• Design, implement, and use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decision-making process and realign objectives.
• Develop and maintain risk engines for the BMA, including the generation of targets and selection of cases for the Border Law Enforcement Area and Ports of Entry through the application of the risk engines.
• Integrate risk management with other organs of state in the border environment aimed at improving secure facilitation of legitimate trade and travel while being responsive to high-risk cargo and travellers.
• Improve all border law enforcement agencies ability to work together in the identification and dealing with border risk posed by the growing number of travellers and goods through the Republic borders.
• Build and maintain working relationships with relevant organs of state such as State Security Agency, SAPS Crime Intelligence, Defence Intelligence, Border Policing, SARS in the coordination of intelligence information and risk management.
• Guide field information operations of the RTC and PTC in the Border Law Enforcement environment to create situational awareness reports.
• Lead and drive the maintenance and enforcement of all Memoranda of Understanding and Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Ensure adherence in the divisional team to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.