Border Management Authority SA BMA

08/09/2026

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration hosts a media briefing to provide an update on government's comprehensive approach to migration management.

08/09/2026

Did You Know? The Border Management Authority was established on 1 April 2023 with a mandate to manage South Africa’s borders. Through effective border management, the BMA contributes to secure borders while facilitating the legitimate movement of people and goods.

Follow our series as we share more about who we are, what we do and the important role we play in managing South Africa’s borders.

27/08/2026

The BMA’s Integrity Management Unit in collaboration with the Risk Management Unit, conducted anti-corruption awareness sessions incorporating risk management and business continuity at Groblersbridge, Platjan and Pontdrift Ports of Entry.

The engagements promoted ethical conduct, accountability, stronger internal controls and effective management of operational risks as part of the BMA’s ongoing governance improvement efforts.

26/08/2026

In an effort to mobilise the public to play an active role in safeguarding the country’s borders, the BMA has rolled out Operation ‘Hi TIVISE’ campaign under the theme “If You See Something, Say Something”.

The campaign affords members of the public an opportunity to anonymously report suspicious, illegal or corrupt activities involving border management through via BMA Website:
https://www.bma.gov.za/report-suspicious-activity/

25/08/2026

BMA RE-ADVERTISES VACANT POSITIONS

The Border Management Authority (BMA) wishes to advise members of the public that a number of vacant positions have been re-advertised.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to visit the BMA website, click on the e-Recruitment button and apply.

Please review the requirements and closing dates carefully before submitting your application.

24/08/2026

FAKE JOB ADVERT ALERT ‼️

Members of the public are urged to exercise caution and verify vacancy information through official BMA channels.

Do not fall victim to fraudulent recruitment adverts. For legitimate BMA vacancies, visit the BMA website and access the e-Recruitment platform.

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT || BMA STRENGTHENS PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS THROUGH SECOND EBOLA SIMULATION EXERCISE AT BEITBRIDGE

21/08/2026

The Border Management Authority is growing and we are looking for new talent of committed people to join us in fulfilling our mission to secure South Africa’s borders while facilitating the legitimate movement of people and goods.

If you are ready to contribute, your opportunity could be here.

Visit https://www.bma.gov.za/ and select e-Recruitment to view available opportunities and apply.

20/08/2026

Today, the Border Management Authority joins the global community in observing , to shine a spotlight on the world's deadliest animal and the diseases it spreads.

Mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya and Zika, infect millions of people annually, resulting in more than 700,000 deaths every year across the globe (WHO).

Our Port Health teams play a critical role in disease surveillance and screening at all ports of entry to prevent cross border disease transmissions.

The BMA encourages all travellers visiting mosquito-risk areas to take precautionary measures to protect themselves.