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CHIEF PROTECTION SERVICES OFFICER

Border Management Authority
Centurion, Gauteng

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Job Details

Full-time
12 days ago

Full Job Description

Successful candidate will be responsible for:

Protection Services

Protection Services must keep a lookout for suspicious activity in and around the BMA and take swift action if necessary.
Provide a safe environment for the BMA by securing the place and leaving no room for unauthorised entry.
Before the Commissioner's arrival, the protection team must carefully plan and prepare the surrounding areas to ensure maximum safety.
Protection Services must stay up to date with the latest threats and monitor any potential risk to the BMA's safety.
In case of an emergency such as an attack or natural disaster, Protection Services must act quick and efficiently to ensure safety and all other involved.
Protection Services must have contingency plan in place that outline action in case of security threat, this includes evacuation roads, safe location and communication protocols.
Protection Services must the alert and vigilant to detect and potential threats or suspicious activities, always keep an eye on surroundings and be prepared for any unexpected situation.

VIP Protection Services

Plan and execute close protection for the Commissioner, senior BMA officials, and visiting dignitaries.
Conduct advance security surveys of venues, routes, and residences.
Coordinate secure transportation and route planning.
Manage access control at VIP events and locations.
Lead emergency evacuation and contingency responses for VIPs.
Supervise the VIP protection team and ensure readiness 24/7.

Stakeholder Management and Relations

Ensure the development and effective stakeholder relations management with both local and international communities in support of national objectives and regional priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with all BMA business units for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing.
Facilitate stakeholder relationships within the border control environment.
Represent and participate in the BMA’s committees and tasks teams.
Attend industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement.

Governance, Risk and Compliance

Prepare and present reports for submission to stakeholders.
Ensure the mitigation of the business units’ risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
Ensure effective support in the provision of evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
Ensure adherence in Protection Services to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
Advocate an ethical culture within the BMA.
Enforce counter corruption framework and systems.

Closing date: 22 July 2026

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in Security Management / Policing / Risk Management (Bachelor’s degree is an added advantage)

Minimum Experience

Minimum 5 years in security operations, with at least 3 years in VIP protection or close protection.
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience leading security or protection teams.

Professional registration or license requirements

PSIRA Certificate

Other requirements

Willingness to work overtime, standby duties, and respond to emergencies 24/7
May be required to work overtime.
Valid driver’s License

Knowledge

Border Management Authority Act, 2020
Public Administration Management Act
Protected Disclosures Act, 2000 (Act No. 26 of 2000)
Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002)
VIP protection protocols, advance planning, and route security.

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