Anthony George
Cape Town
Summary
Accomplished Security Manager with 25 years of experience. Committed to strategic planning and delivery of large-scale objectives while maintaining highest levels of integrity and respect. Applies advanced technical, business and logistics acumen to streamline processes. Adept at driving cross-functional teams within high-pressure and deadline-driven environments. Well experienced in management of Security for large scale facilities with an expansive integrated network of operations. Performed security risk management on a national level incorporating manufacturing, supply chain management, Business offices, Port operation facilities, Fuel Pipelines and infrastructure, and terminal distribution facilities. Managed all Capital Expenditure requirements relating to continuous improvement through planning and implementation of physical security upgrade projects. Controls and supports national strategic defense initiates to ensure protection of the National key point and associated facilities as a member of the State. Successful at optimizing policies, reducing incidents, and increasing security of workplace environments to keep all personnel and visitors / guests, safe at all times. Recognized by State Security Agency for consistent exceptional service and performance. As Refinery Security Manager, is highly effective at risk and operational management. Identifies safety threats and finds workable solutions. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
NATIONAL SECURITY MANAGER – NATIONAL KEY POINT (NKP) REFINERY
Astron Energy Pty Ltd
11.2010 - 11.2023
- Designed, developed, and implemented security awareness and vigilance program's for all staff and contractors at various facilities that can mitigate harm to personnel and loss of assets
- Planned, conducted & managed all internal policy and criminal investigations
- Coordinated protective service operations with other emergency response agencies internally and externally as part of City of Cape town safety and security operations
- Parliamentary Security representative reporting to Security Management Forum within State Security Agency
- Management of all current and new systems (CCTV, Control Centre, Response teams, Patrolling and Monitoring) to ensure protection of all assets within associated facilities
- Regular management and evaluation of security systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement
- National Key Point (NKP) Accountability and management of National Key Point (NKP) security plan objectives with NKP Regulator and State Security Agency
- Provided specialist NKP advice to NKP Owner, GM Refinery
- Strategized Security Risks & mitigations with State Security Agency in (JOC) Joint Operating Committee
- Implemented and managed effective NKP physical and information security program's
- Implementation of Security Risk Management Strategy
- Analysis of protest action and other Social Disorganization threats to facilities
- Delivered monthly and quarterly security awareness and Vigilance programs, to educate personnel on security measures and protocols
- Established and maintained close working relationships with local law enforcement officers
- Developed and implemented Hostage Negotiation & Evacuation plans in conjunction with SAPS Hostage negotiators, SAPS Special task force and appointed as first responder to hostage negotiation crime scene
- Implemented comprehensive security and contingency plans to provide highest levels of protection for facilities
- Conducted National Key Point (NKP) Security drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established Security plans
- Facility Security Plans (FSP) are developed and approved by Joint Planning committee and updated every 3 years
- Ensure Baseline Security Self Assessments (BSSAs) annually and review of Security Operating Procedure (SOPs) every three years
- Security training of all "new to company" onboarding staff
- Managed all contingency plans for all strikes and labour unrest in co-ordination with Corporate Security
- Managed all access control systems to ensure continuous integrity and protection of facility
- Emergency response plan incorporating security operation procedures and prepares and implements security business management plans to ensure crime countermeasures are put in place for loss prevention
- Perform National Security Risk Assessments at all national facilities and ensures relevant mitigation plans are developed as direct result of risk assessments
- Support Security officers Liaison Forum (SOLF) structure by actively collaborating with security intelligence, Security Management and Security Countermeasure planning in partnership with State Security Agency and all other defense structures
- Designs threat management plans and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) plans to deal with crisis situations
- Manages all threats by guiding support systems relating to protection of facility
- Created and implemented physical security network framework across national business facilities
- Secretary of Joint Planning Security Committee meetings as per NKP legislation ensuring Liaison with City Emergency response services
- Positioned as chairperson of Refinery Security Committee
- (REFSECO) Enforced and managed MHI regulation and Health and Safety legislation compliance within refinery
- National contract owner supporting National network of Security service providers including contract negotiations, Scope development and budget implementation
- Established, implemented, and managed security policies, administrative and organizational functions that ensured compliance with NKP requirements as well as designed and implemented security incident investigation and reporting processes.
NATIONAL SECURITY MANAGER – INTERNATIONAL SHIPS AND PORTS SECURITY (ISPS) - PORT OF CAPE TOWN
Astron Energy Pty Ltd
11.2010 - 11.2023
- Security Management of Ballast, Berths 1&2, Joint Bunkering Services facilities within Port of Cape Town.
- Marine Security Committee (MARSECO) Security Liaison member reporting to Transnet Ports Authority Security structure (TNPA).
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and visitors that use port facilities.
- Developed and implemented Security business strategies to achieve security operational goals (Scorecard) and to extract business efficiency through safe operations daily.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for all staff, contractors and visitors to Port facilities.
- Developed Liaison as Port Facility Security officers (PFSO) with ship Security Officers (SSO) that engaged with port operations.
- Developed Declarations of Security when required for ship to port high risk engagements (Covid, Stowaways, Trespassers etc).
- As PFSO, attended all Risk Audits as implemented by Department of Transport every three years at all port Facilities.
- Developed full takeover of Port Operations at Port Elizabeth to set Astron Energy up for success as host for Port Facility and Security operations and ensure successful awarding of operating license.
NATIONAL SECURITY MANAGER – CORPORATE SECURITY RISK SPECIALIST
Astron Energy Pty Ltd
11.2010 - 11.2023
- Ensure Baseline Security Self Assessments (BSSAs) and Security Risk Assessments (SRA) for all facilities nationally
- Promoted operational level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on adherence to protective policies and procedures
- Ensure participation and inclusion of all relevant members in development of new procedures within Risk Assessment team to extract best ideas from diverse work stream
- Ensure relevant mitigation plans are developed as direct result of risk assessments
- Corporate Security Risk Management applied statistical analysis and evaluated risk via use of portfolio management software known as Bowtie XP
- Advised senior management on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing security impacted losses
- Security Risk Assessment Studies implemented at all National business facility network of terminals, 3 port facilities as well as Lubricants manufacturing plant and Refinery and all pipelines between Cape town and Saldanha Ports
- Established strategy for operations reporting and analytics, identifying key needs for deliverables
- Trained and mentored Security advisors within corporate team on BOWTIE XL programming, analytics, and reporting models
- Built and harmonized risk assessment reports for team leaders, senior managers, and executives.
Education
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SECURITY MANAGEMENT NQF 8 - National Security Studies
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa04.2024
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN SECURITY MANAGEMENT NQF 7 - National Security Studies
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa04.2020
DIPLOMA IN SECURITY MANAGEMENT NQF 6 - National Security Studies
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa04.2018
SECURITY MANAGER AND ADVISOR DIPLOMA - National Security Studies
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE ACADEMY
Pretoria, South Africa12.2012
Skills
- Corporate Security Management
- Corporate Security Risk specialist
- ISPS Port Security Management
- Security technology resource allocation
- Expert knowledge of best security practices, principles, and electronic systems
- Regulatory and Legislative specialist
- Security Operations management
- Develop security standards
- Highly skilled at collaborating with Senior State and SAPS NKP mandated Government Officials
- Problem solving and analysis skills at senior management level
- Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills at all levels
- Specialist Skills in firearm and ammunitions control and training
- Investigation / Incident report generation
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Audit testing of critical security controls to ensure effectivity
Accomplishments
- SAPS National Key Point: Security Audit compliance achievement of 99,8% performance averages over 8 years.
- Development of Security Plan, Policy, and Procedures for Refinery
- Astron Energy procurement RFP for Security service
- Developed the full scope of work for the National Security network for all businesses, terminals, Distribution centres, manufacturing plants including the Cape Town Refinery.
- Recent stores theft - (R2mil) investigation resulted in improvement to internal controls for future crime prevention.
- Port of Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha): Developed full takeover of Port Operations at Port Elizabeth to set Astron Energy as host for Port Security operations and ensured successful awarding of the operating licence.
Affiliations
- Member, Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority - Professional A Grade PSIRA membership
- Advanced Security Management Diploma Security Management course provided by State Security Agency
- Port facility security management qualification (ISPS Code)
- NOSA SAMTRAC Management certification (Safety management course)
- Firearms Competency in Private and Business proficiency on all firearms.
- First Aid - Level Three certified
- Incident and Emergency Management certification (ICS 100 and ICS 200)
Awards
South African National Intelligence Academy: Best Overall Student, Best Threat and Risk Assessment, Best Security Plan, Best Security Practical Assignment, Best Security Presentation Chevron South Africa: Commercial & Industrial Business Consultant of the year award - 2006
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
NATIONAL SECURITY MANAGER – NATIONAL KEY POINT (NKP) REFINERY
Astron Energy Pty Ltd
11.2010 - 11.2023
NATIONAL SECURITY MANAGER – INTERNATIONAL SHIPS AND PORTS SECURITY (ISPS) - PORT OF CAPE TOWN
Astron Energy Pty Ltd
11.2010 - 11.2023
NATIONAL SECURITY MANAGER – CORPORATE SECURITY RISK SPECIALIST
Astron Energy Pty Ltd
11.2010 - 11.2023
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SECURITY MANAGEMENT NQF 8 - National Security Studies
University of South Africa
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN SECURITY MANAGEMENT NQF 7 - National Security Studies
University of South Africa
DIPLOMA IN SECURITY MANAGEMENT NQF 6 - National Security Studies
University of South Africa
SECURITY MANAGER AND ADVISOR DIPLOMA - National Security Studies
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE ACADEMY
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