MANAGER: LOGISTICS AND STORES

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Border Management Authority
 2026/08/18    Centurion

ob Reference Number: BMA-124
Department: Finance and Facility Management – Property Management
Business Unit:
Industry: Admin/Office Support
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: R1 074 389,53 – R1 210 428,88

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 

Logistics Management

• Manage the logistics operations.
• Support purchasing to planning raw material requirements based on demand and in line with production requirements, avoiding excess stock.
• Ensure on-time in full deliveries of materials by working in close collaboration with Purchasing.
• Support the full supply chain of import/export as required.
• Ensure incoming material quality procedures are followed as per the internal procedure.
• Ensure maintenance of required finished good stock levels in line with business objectives.
• Ensure on-time in full deliveries.
• Manage and lead Production planning and Data control.
• Re-engineering / Optimization in order to improve the process & make it efficient.
• Ensure real time invoicing and record keeping.
• Study and introduce continual cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure real time tracking of data and visualization, escalation as necessary.

Stakeholder Management Support  

•  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.

 Governance, Risk and Compliance 

• 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.

 Financial Management 

• 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.

 People Management 

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• An undergraduate qualification at NQF 7 in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/ Logistics/ Public Administration/ Law/Finance/ Accounting/ Business Management/ ICT

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years’ experience at junior management in Supply chain Management or a related experience.

Knowledge:

• Border Management Authority Act, 2020. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of the SCM Regulations, Practice Notes, Circulars, Policy Frameworks
• Knowledge and understanding of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and its associated regulations.

Other requirements: 

• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Valid driver’s License.

Professional registration or license requirements:

• Added Advantage (Any professional registration in line with SCM/Finance (Attach proof of professional registration) 

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

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to confirm the appropriate NQF level and to provide proof of such evaluation report.

• Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to an interview and technical assessment(s) (which assesses the candidate’s demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties).
• Candidates potentially considered suitable after the interview and technical test(s) for senior positions, will be subjected to a competency assessment(which tests the candidate’s demonstrated proficiency in the professional dimensions attached to the level of the post);
• Employment suitability checks will be conducted on the shortlisted candidates (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications);
• Appointments will be subjected to a mandatory vetting/security clearance appropriate to the level of the position.

NB: This position is being re-advertised, and candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply should they still be interested in the position.

Closing date: 31 August 2026

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