Border Management Authority (BMA) Border Law Enforcement Officer Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Border Management Authority (BMA) is seeking suitable candidates for the role of Border Law Enforcement Officer at Oshoek, Mpumalanga. The BMA operates as an armed service, established under Section 199(3) of the Constitution and the Border Management Authority Act No 2 of 2020, to enhance national security and border management.

This permanent position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to South Africa's security by upholding law and order at its borders. The role is vital in ensuring the safe and controlled movement of people and goods, while deterring illegal activities within the Eastern Region operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Job Reference Number: BMA-174
• Department: Operations and Law Enforcement - Eastern Region
• Job Type: Permanent
• Positions Available: 2

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be expected to perform a range of duties focused on security services, incident reporting, and border control activities:

Security Services

• Conduct regular patrols and surveillance to detect and deter security threats and illegal activities.
• Monitor and control access points, ensuring only authorised individuals enter.
• Respond promptly to incidents, emergencies, and alarms.
• Enforce security protocols, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain alertness to identify suspicious activities or items.
• Conduct security screenings, including bag checks and metal detector operations.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and emergency services.
• Assist in developing and implementing security protocols.

Incident Reporting and Documentation

• Document and report all security incidents, accidents, or violations promptly and accurately.
• Prepare detailed incident reports.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of security-related activities.
• Provide timely information to supervisors, management, and law enforcement agencies.

Border Control Activities

• Conduct general border management activities and security services.
• Attend on and off-duty parades and deployments.
• Process proactive and responsive complaint attendance.
• Report on arrested illegal foreigners held in temporary holding cells.
• Safeguard and control exhibits/evidence for handover to other agencies.
• Gather information for reports as required.
• Implement controls on the movement of goods and people in identified ports and segments.
• Search people, luggage, and vehicles during roadblock/checkpoint operations.
• Perform borderline duties, traffic checkpoint operations, and other law enforcement duties.
• Maintain surveillance from covert positions near international borders.
• Control access/egress at identified ports of entry and border law enforcement areas.
• Conduct vehicle/foot patrols.
• Control and regulate illegal movement of people and goods.
• Identify and report on international visitors, travellers, and shoppers for monitoring purposes.
• Perform immigration duties.
• Perform any other duties as required by the port.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the official BMA careers portal.

• Visit the application portal: https://bmajobs.mcidirecthire.com/Vacancy/Application?parameters=q4%2F37VDQTFWXnK7wNIeCPXSSDKXnWD7igt3jVxtUKjFSl3qpheANIMRC6u6Oo9kBCYQ71DOghdxGfdgdoHIxQuCxJtd9hV2rAwEu1h9gmL3RBhSdMP9YyKzYIljbT9bE2M4YbIPSzKbth%2FW84GLkFxaxAH5bC%2BpI200BTLYHirdezZHW4HcCewa9lsvp76CAmFs5nu3AhwVS3qHecImWP6S7w1lqz8u0JplStCd7qEo%3D
• Follow the instructions on the portal to complete your application.

The deadline for applications is September 7, 2026.