Border Management Authority (BMA) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the 24 months Internship Programme 2025.
Internship Application Closing Date: 25 April 2025
Internship Location: Nationwide, South Africa
The Border Management Authority (BMA) is offering a 24-month internship programme from 2025 to 2027, aimed at unemployed South African youth. This is your chance to gain valuable work experience, contribute to national border control, and launch your career in government.
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R89,400 per annum
Who Can Apply?
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be unemployed and aged 18 to 35 years
- Be South African citizens
- Have not previously participated in an internship programme
- Have completed at least a 3-year qualification from a recognized Higher Education Institution
- Include major subjects or academic record on their CV
- Submit the BMA application form with the correct reference number in the subject line
NOTE: Incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications will not be considered
Internship Fields and Reference Numbers
The BMA offers internship opportunities across various directorates and business units. Here’s a breakdown of some available fields:
1. Human Capital Management (HCM)
Qualifications: Management Administration, HRM, HRD, Industrial Psychology, Business/Public Management, Labour Relations/Labour Law
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/001
2. Supply Chain & Asset Management
Qualifications: Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, Accounting
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/002
3. Property & Facilities Management
Qualifications: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Logistics, Public/Business Administration, Transport/Security/Property/Facility/Document Management
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/003
4. Financial Management & Accounting
Qualifications: Accounting, Public Finance, Auditing, Financial Management
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/004
5. Fleet Management
Qualifications: Logistics, Transport
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/005
6. Internal Audit
Qualifications: Internal Auditing
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/006
7. Integrity Management
Qualifications: Administration, Forensic Investigation
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/007
8. Risk Management
Qualifications: Risk Management
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/008
9. ICT Strategy & Governance
Qualifications: Information Technology with a focus on ICT Security
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/009
10. Application & System Management (Application Developer)
Qualifications: Software/Application Development (NQF 6/7)
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/010
11. Support & Maintenance (ICT Infrastructure)
Qualifications: IT with focus on Communication Networks
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/011
12. Stakeholder Management
Qualifications: Media Studies, Communication, Public Relations, Public Administration, Graphic Design, Marketing, Journalism
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/012
13. Customer Relations
Qualifications: Marketing, Business Administration
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/013
14. Public Relations & Branding
Qualifications: Graphic Design, Digital Design
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/014
15. Strategy Management
Qualifications: Business Administration, Social Science, Public Administration, Strategic Management
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/015
16. Research Analyst
Qualifications: Social Sciences, Public Administration, Economics, Statistics
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/016
17. Monitoring & Reporting
Qualifications: Information Management, Statistics, Business/Public Administration, Monitoring & Evaluation
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/017
18. Legal Services
Qualifications: Labour Law, LLB
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/018
19. National Targeting Centre – People Movement
Qualifications: Security Studies, Criminology, ICT, Risk Management, Data Science, Programming, AI
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/019
20. National Targeting Centre – Regulated Goods
Qualifications: Security Studies, Criminology, ICT, Risk Management, Data Science, Programming, AI
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/020
21. National Targeting Centre – Cross Border Smuggling
Qualifications: Security Studies, Criminology, ICT, Risk Management, Data Science, Programming, AI
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/021
22. Specialised Functions – Agriculture & Environmental Fields
Qualifications: Forestry, Agricultural Economics, Environmental Management, Disaster Management, Botany, Ecology, Office Management
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/022
23. Animal Health Technician
Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor in Animal Health (SAVC-registered)
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/023
24. Veterinary Public Health Officer
Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor in Environmental Public Health (HPCSA-registered)
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/024
25. Environmental Division
Qualifications: Environmental/Nature Conservation/Biological Science/Botany
Reference Numbers:
- CITES Office: BMA.interns25/1/025
- AIS: BMA.interns25/1/026
- Immigration/Policy/Monitoring: BMA.interns25/1/027 and BMA.interns25/1/028
- Information/Data Analyst: BMA.interns25/1/029
How to Apply
- Download the official BMA application form
- Complete the form and indicate the internship position and correct reference number
- Email your application with all supporting documents (only shortlisted candidates will be asked for certified copies)
- Use the reference number ONLY in the subject line of your email Email: InternshipProgramme@bma.gov.za
Important Notes
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
- Applicants who haven’t received feedback within 3 months should consider their application unsuccessful
- Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to a apply