HCM OFFICER: PERFORMANCE & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Border Management Authority

2026/06/01   Centurion


Job Ref #: BMA-23
Industry: Admin/Office Support
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
The BMA is established as an armed service in terms of Section 199(3) of the constitution, a third in the country in addition to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) through the Border Management Authority Act No 2 of 2020. The Border Management Authority invites suitable candidates to apply for the following vacant position.
Job Description

Assist the Specialist and Senior Manager: Talent Management and Organisational Development with adequate support to manage employees through the talent management lifecycle. Assist in developing talent management frameworks and tools for the management of recruiting, retaining and developing BMA employees. Assist in recruiting, retaining and developing BMA employees. Assist in promoting a Performance Management culture through the implementation of performance management systems. Assist to oversee the Design, implement and monitor of Performance Management to enable employees understanding of the goals of BMA and to identify how individual inputs contribute to the achievement of BMA objectives, specifically through managing the performance cycle. Work in liaison with key stakeholders to establish and support the link between strategic business objectives and people’s day-to-day actions and tasks. Assist in presenting reports detailing the status of Performance Management so that informed decisions may be taken in the Human Capital unit. Assist in developing and communicating the strategic vision, scope, priorities, processes, systems and tools of the performance management unit. Assist with the Performance Management and improvement initiatives, ensuring their alignment to improving BMA operational and program efficiencies. Assist with the design and development of policies and procedures to enhance Performance Management Process. Assist in providing training to managers and employees on performance management. Assist with bi-annual and annual data on Performance Management to ensure accurate and reliable management information that facilitates executive decision making. Assist in coordinating the annual performance review process. Assist to annually assess the performance management programme and provide analyses and recommend changes for Executive: Human Capital Management approval. Assist with changing strategies, conduct research and make recommendations on new designs, systems, approaches and applications in the area of Performance Management. Assist to orientate Managers on Succession Planning policies and processes in coordination with Training & Career Development Department. Assist with identifying potential key roles / jobs to determine need of successors and identify current incumbents in key positions. Assist to Identify high potential candidates for the succession planning program, based on experience and competencies. Assist in assessing skills and experiences required for unmatched critical positions, and report output to line managers. Assist in reporting on the risk areas, where no match exists between potential succession candidates and required skills and experience. Assist to reviews and monitor periodically the progress of company-wide succession planning program, and highlights program adjustment, where and when needed. Assist to Identify and propose criteria for identifying candidates as long term and short-term replacements.  Assist with the submission of mandatory reports and information. Prepare reports by collecting information for the Manager. Co-ordinate and compile the department’s monthly and quarterly reports. Edits and proofreads reports and presentations. Track commitments, report deadlines and manage follow-ups. Ensure all documents are filed according to company policies and procedures. Process all documentation according to BMA policies and procedures as well as document control principals, within specified set time frames to ensure compliance. Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks. Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements. Maintain quality risk management standards in line with relevant requirements. Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. Liaise with 3rd Party providers to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the service provided. Respond to enquiries by gathering, analysing, summarising, and interpreting data. Provide general support and assistance with any other Performance and Talent Management related deliverables. Promptly and attentively respond to customer requests and queries within established parameters and timeframes. Conduct induction and training workshops as and when needed. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate and liaise with employees concerning Performance and Talent Management queries. Coordinate and provide administrative duties in the business unit such as, receiving telephone calls, correspondence and emails and flagging them as required. Develop, maintain and update the business unit’s annual meetings planner. Coordinate the business unit’s meetings and preparation and ensure that all invitations, logistics, minutes and relevant agendas and material are provided. Assist with the coordination and compilation of reports for the business unit for review and submission.

Job Requirements
  • An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management / Business Administration (Management) / Public Management (Administration) at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA.
  • 4 years’ experience within the performance and talent management, at supervisory level
  • Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
  • May be required to work overtime.
  • 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

 

Closing date: 15 June 2026