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

1. Download the official BMA application form
2. Complete the form and indicate the internship position and correct reference number
3. Email your application with all supporting documents (only shortlisted candidates will be asked for certified copies)
4. Use the reference number ONLY in the subject line of your email Email: InternshipProgramme@bma.gov.za