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News24 reports that the Border Management Authority (BMA) needs over 11,000 operational staff, but the agency is limping along with a meagre 2,600 employees.
By 31 March, the BMA had a total staff complement of 2,606 employees, with more than 8 000 posts vacant. Moreover, corporate services personnel, which include human resources, finance and ICT staff, accounted for only 2% of the total staff, while supporting the entire establishment. BMA commissioner Michael Masiapato briefed MPs on Thursday and advised: “The primary risk facing the BMA is its limited capacity, which hampers its ability to effectively fulfill its mandate. This challenge has been worsened by the lack of additional funding allocated to the entity for the current year. As a result, the BMA is unable to recruit much-needed human resources or invest in technology that could alleviate pressure on existing staff.” Masiapato went on to comment: “While the BMA management recognises the country’s current economic challenges and the necessity of cost-containment measures, it is important to highlight that, given the current staffing levels, the BMA is at significant risk of being unable to fully deliver on its extensive mandate. Therefore, serious consideration must be given to the inadequate funding of the entity and the implications this underfunding poses to its ability to effectively perform its responsibilities, which are of national interest.” Masiapato emphasised that the gross underfunding of the BMA remained a critical national risk.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Jason Felix at News24 (subscription / trial registration required)
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