SENIOR MANAGER: GOVERNANCE

Border Management Authority

2026/06/04   Centurion


Job Ref #: BMA-53
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
  • The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties Organise and manage meetings of the committees. Drafting agendas, circulating meeting materials, and preparing minutes. Act as the primary point of contact for committee members and stakeholders. Provide advice and support on governance matters to the board members. Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and procedures. Monitors and evaluate governance practices to ensure effectiveness and adherence to best practices. Participating in the development and review of organisational policies and procedures. Coordinating the implementation of governance-related initiatives and projects. Build and maintain relationships with all BMA business units for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing. Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required. Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required. Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the tactical work plans to impact stakeholders. Attend industry related forums, conferences, and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement. Ensure the development and implementation of the risk register. Analyse and evaluate the internal controls to determine their effectiveness in mitigating risks. Assist in the development of the risk register. Update risks register in partnership with relevant stakeholders. Ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and regulations Provide input in the planning and compilation of the business unit’s annual budget aligned to the operational plans to support the implementation of set objectives. Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the business unit’s budget, and mitigate and report on any variances. Monitoring financial control, budget management and the procurement process. to ensure compliance with the legislation e.g. (PFMA, PPFA, and BBBEE) . Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the business unit budget. Report on and communicate any costs improvements and shortfalls. Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of divisional resources. Drive the implementation of talent acquisition, succession planning, development, and retention strategies for the division. Ensure the enhancement of relevant knowledge and skills through continuous coaching, mentoring and nurturing of talent in the business unit. Create a high-performance culture and manage team performance effectively by translating and communicating the annual performance goals and measures into individual work plans based on agreed upon objectives.  Ensure the working environment contributes to improving employee engagement, recognition and increased productivity. Ensure the management of poor performance and disciplinary matters in line with the BMA’s policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
  • An undergraduate Qualification at NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA in Law / Business Administration.
  • 5 years experience middle management.
  • Certification with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries
  • 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: 19 June 2026