Border Management Authority HCM Officer: Employee Health & Wellness Jobs 2026 (X2 Posts)

Job Description

The Border Management Authority (BMA) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for HCM Officer: Employee Health & Wellness (X2 Posts) based in Centurion.

These are permanent positions within Corporate Affairs – Human Capital Management, offering a salary of R475,383.22 – R555,135.01.

Applicants must have Grade 12 (Matric), an NQF Level 7 undergraduate qualification in Psychology or Social Work, and 4 years’ experience in Employee Health & Wellness at supervisory level.

Job Overview

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7, as recognised by SAQA, in:
  • Psychology, or
  • Social Work

Minimum Experience

Applicants must have:

• 4 years’ experience in Employee Health & Wellness at supervisory level

Professional Registration

Registration with the following professional bodies will be advantageous:

• HPCSA
• SACSSP

Other Requirements

Candidates must meet the following additional requirements:

• Valid driver’s licence
• Flexibility regarding working hours to meet the demands of the role
• Willingness to work overtime when required

Key Responsibilities

Employee Health & Wellness Management

The successful candidates will assist with:

• Promoting the Employee Health & Wellness Programme within the BMA.
• Implementing BMA Wellness Management programmes.
• Implementing Health and Productivity programmes.
• Implementing HIV/AIDS and TB Management programmes.
• Supporting Safety, Health and Environmental Quality duties relating to Employee Health & Wellness.
• Providing administrative support for Employee Health & Wellness programmes.
• Compiling Employee Health & Wellness reports.
• Assisting with the implementation of BMA health and wellness policies.
• Conducting health and wellness surveys.
• Coordinating wellness programmes based on survey results.
• Coordinating workshops and awareness programmes.
• Promoting the psychosocial wellness of employees.
• Providing interventions aimed at mitigating absenteeism.
• Providing education and awareness on health and wellness issues.
• Monitoring programmes relating to lifestyle diseases and health risks.
• Monitoring and interacting with service providers.
• Supporting HIV/AIDS, TB and STI programmes.
• Coordinating health screening programmes.
• Ensuring employee files are updated and kept confidential.
• Handling routine enquiries from employees and external stakeholders.

Health Screening Programmes

The role may involve coordinating:

• Body Mass Index and obesity screening
• Cardiovascular disease screening
• Voluntary HIV counselling and testing
• Diabetes and glucose screening
• STD health screening
• Other health-related programmes affecting employees

Risk and Compliance

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with mandatory reports and information.
• Preparing reports for management.
• Coordinating and compiling monthly and quarterly reports.
• Tracking commitments and reporting deadlines.
• Maintaining proper document filing.
• Processing documentation according to BMA policies and procedures.
• Supporting fraud controls and risk prevention processes.
• Supporting internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintaining quality risk management standards.
• Monitoring Service Level Agreements.
• Ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, policies and Standard Operating Procedures.

General Administration

The successful candidates will also:

• Receive and manage telephone calls, correspondence and emails.
• Maintain the business unit’s annual meetings planner.
• Coordinate meetings, invitations, logistics, agendas, minutes and supporting materials.
• Assist with compiling reports.
• Capture and maintain relevant information and databases.
• Ensure data integrity.
• Monitor payments relating to unit activities.
• Maintain costing information.

Stakeholder Services

Duties include:

• Liaising with third-party service providers.
• Responding to enquiries.
• Providing support on Health and Wellness deliverables.
• Responding to customer requests and queries within established timeframes.
• Conducting induction and training workshops when required.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting employees with Health and Wellness queries.

Knowledge Required

Applicants should have knowledge and understanding of:

• Integrated Employee Health and Wellness Management
• Psychosocial, physical and organisational wellness
• HIV/AIDS and TB Management in the workplace
• Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality Management
• COIDA processes
• Counselling
• Gender and Disability programmes
• Research methods
• Public Service legislative frameworks, including PSA, PFMA, LRA and PSR
• Bargaining processes and dispute resolution
• Health and Wellness policies, processes and systems
• Border Management Authority Act No. 2 of 2020

Important Information

This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply if they are still interested.

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to:

• Interviews
• Technical assessments
• Competency assessments where applicable
• Credit checks
• Criminal record checks
• Citizenship verification
• Employment reference checks
• Qualification verification
• Mandatory vetting/security clearance

Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for having their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and providing proof of the evaluation.

The BMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and workforce diversity.

Closing Date

30 September 2026