The Border Management Authority (BMA) is calling on unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18 and 35 to apply for its 24-month internship programme.
If you have a completed qualification in areas like human resources, finance, ICT, communication, or law, this could be the opportunity to gain practical work experience in government.
Interns will receive a stipend of R89 400 per year. Applicants must have completed at least a three-year diploma or degree from a recognised higher education institution.
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 25 April 2025
Available Internship Opportunities
Human Capital Management
HCM
Qualification: Matric; National Diploma or B Tech/Degree in Management Administration, HRM, HRD, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, Public Management, Labour Relations, Labour Law
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/001
Finance and Facilities Management
Supply Chain and Asset Management
Qualification: ND, B Tech, B Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or related
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/002
Property and Facilities Management
Qualification: Matric, National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Logistics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Transport Management, Property Management, Facility Management, Document Management
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/003
Financial Management
Financial Management and Accounting
Qualification: ND, B Tech, B Degree in Accounting, Public Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Management
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/004
Fleet Management
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Logistics or Transport
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/005
Internal Audit
Internal Audit
Qualification: NDip, B Tech, B Degree in Internal Audit
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/006
Integrity Management
Integrity Management
Qualification: National Diploma in Administration or Forensic Investigation
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/007
Risk Management
Risk Management
Qualification: NDip, B Tech, B Degree in Risk Management
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/008
Information Technology
ICT Strategy and Governance
Qualification: ICT Security; Matric, National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology with focus on ICT security
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/009
Application and System Management
Qualification: Application Developer; Matric, 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Software Development or Applications Development
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/010
Support and Maintenance
Qualification: ICT Infrastructure; Matric, National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology with focus on communication networks
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/011
Communication and Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Management
Qualification: Matric, National Diploma or Degree in Media Studies, Communication, Public Relations, Public Administration, Graphic Design, Marketing, Journalism
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/012
Customer Relations
Qualification: Matric, NDip, B Degree, Honours or Masters in Marketing or Business Administration
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/013
Public Relations and Branding
Qualification: Matric, National Diploma in Graphic Design or Digital Design
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/014
Organisational Strategy and Planning
Strategy Management
Qualification: NQF Level 7 or equivalent in Business Administration, Social Science, Public Administration, Strategic Management
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/015
Research Analyst
Qualification: NQF Level 8 or equivalent in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Economics, or Statistics
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/016
Monitoring and Reporting
Qualification: NQF Level 7 or equivalent in Information Management, Statistics, Business Administration, Public Administration, M&E
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/017
Legal Services
Legal Services
Qualification: National Diploma in Labour Law or LLB Degree
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/018
National Targeting Centre
People Movement
Qualification: Fields related to Security Studies, Criminology, ICT, Risk Management
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/019
Regulated Goods
Qualification: Fields related to Security Studies, Criminology, ICT, Risk Management
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/020
Cross Border Smuggling
Qualification: Fields related to Security Studies, Criminology, ICT, Risk Management
Reference: BMA.interns25/1/021
Not Qualified Yet? Here’s How to Qualify
If you don’t yet meet the requirements but want to prepare for the next round, consider the following study options:
- Higher Certificate in Public Management – offered by institutions like UNISA and Boston City Campus
- Diploma in Information Technology or Risk Management – available at Damelin or Rosebank College
- Short Courses in Forensic Investigation or Supply Chain Management – available on Coursera or Udemy
- National Certificate in Business Administration or Office Management – available through TVET Colleges
How to Apply
Send your application to InternshipProgramme@bma.gov.za. Make sure to include the correct reference number in the subject line of your email.
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