BMA: Border Law Enforcement Officer Vacancy (X4 Posts) Available at KOSI Bay Port of Entry. The Border Management Authority (BMA) invites suitable candidates to apply for the Border Law Enforcement Officer permanent position.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Category: Government Vacancies
Closing Date: 07/09/2026
Minimum requirements
- A Grade 12 Certificate
- Training in a public security environment will be an added advantage
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
- Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet the demands of the role
- May be required to work overtime
- Valid driver’s License
- The appointees will work shifts
Knowledge
- Border Management Authority Act, 2020
- Sound knowledge of South Africa’s legal and regulatory framework
- Knowledge about border control, customs, and immigration
- Familiarity with intelligence-driven operations and the use of technology in border control
- Public Administration Management Act
- Protected Disclosures Act, 2000 (Act No. 26 of 2000)
- Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002)
Job Description
The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following:
Security Services
- Conduct regular patrols and surveillance of assigned areas to detect and deter potential security threats and illegal activities
- Maintain a high level of alertness and situational awareness to identify suspicious activities, behaviours, or items that could pose a threat to individuals or national security
- Conduct security screenings, including bag checks, metal detector operation, and other necessary measures to prevent unauthorized items from entering restricted areas
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and emergency services to coordinate responses and share information related to potential security risks
- Assist in the development and implementation of security protocols and measures to proactively mitigate security vulnerabilities
Incident reporting and documentation
- Document and report all security incidents
- Accidents or violations promptly and accurately, following established protocols
- Maintain accurate records and logs of security-related activities, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations
- Provide timely and accurate information to supervisors, management, and law enforcement agencies as required
Border Control Activities
- Conduct general border management activities and security services to ensure effective and efficient border management
- Process proactive and responsive complaint attendance
- Report on arrested illegal foreigners held in the temporary holding cells
- Gather information for compiled reports as required by higher authority
- Implement controls on the movement of goods and people in the identified ports and segments
- Perform borderline duties, traffic checkpoint operations, and other law enforcement duties at outer/inner perimeter areas
- Maintain surveillance from covert positions at or near the international borders
- Control the access/egress at the identified port of entry and in border law enforcement area
- Conduct vehicle/foot patrols around the inner perimeter
- Control and regulate illegal movement of people and goods
- Identify and report on international visitors, travellers and shoppers for monitoring purposes
- Perform immigration duties
How to Apply