Senior Administrative Officer - Operational Command Centre

About the role

The Border Management Authority (BMA), an armed service established under the Border Management Authority Act No 2 of 2020, is recruiting one Senior Administrative Officer for its Operational Command Centre and Special Response department in Centurion. The role covers a broad range of administrative, financial, logistical and compliance duties. The salary scale is R390 940.15 to R474 962.57.

Key responsibilities

• Office operations: manage general office functions, report to management, handle filing systems and office supplies, maintain and verify asset registers, allocate equipment and assist HR with office policies and onboarding.
• Travel and logistics: arrange travel, accommodation and transport for staff and visitors, and coordinate meetings, conferences and events including venue, catering and audiovisual setup.
• Information and records management: maintain document management systems with a focus on confidentiality and security of files.
• Budget and financial management: assist with the office budget, track expenditure, monitor project execution against timelines and budget, process financial approvals (checks, invoices, timesheets), coordinate vendor deliveries and prepare financial and administrative reports.
• Risk and compliance: contribute to the unit's risk register, support fraud controls and compliance, monitor regulatory changes, support audits, maintain Service Level Agreements and ensure adherence to laws, policies and standard operating procedures.

Required profile

• Grade 12 certificate.
• NQF level 6 National Diploma in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration or Business Management.
• At least 3 years of experience in an administration environment, including supervisory duties.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Flexibility to work varying hours and overtime, and willingness to undergo vetting and security clearance.

Required knowledge

• Constitution and the Border Management Authority Act, 2020
• Public Finance Management Act and good governance (Batho Pele) principles
• Internal performance evaluation, public service regulations and government decision-making processes
• Diversity management and performance management and monitoring

Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA. Shortlisted candidates may face interviews, technical assessments and competency tests, followed by employment suitability checks.