BHEKINKOSI CROMWELL MBUNDWINI
Wolmer Pretoria North
Summary
I am a hardworking, motivated, and energetic individual. I have the ability to multitask with ease and enjoy challenges. I have an enquiring mind and strive for excellence in all that I do. Knowledge, lifelong learning and fostering a 'can do' culture is where my true passion lies. I enjoy working in a fast paced and intellectually stimulating environment. I am good team player and enjoy working in groups. I interact well with my peers and managers and am not shy to take the lead and get things done.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Forensic Investigator
Special Investigating Unit
04.2022 - Current
- Investigate serious malpractices or maladministration in connection with the administration of state institutions, state assets and public money as well as any conduct which may seriously harm the interests of the public
- Collect factual evidence in support of the Investigation Plan
- Analyse evidence obtained through investigation and report on the findings by means of a case file and report
- Render technical and administrative assistance to legal representatives and judicial officers and activities specified in the Performance Appraisal guidelines
Assistant Director (Special Investigation Unit)
Department of Environmental Affairs Eastern Cape (DEDEAT)
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Supervise, coordinate and lead investigations into all environmental crimes in the Eastern Cape; use obtained intelligence; and collaborate with SAPS's Hawks and Stock Theft Unit to investigate incidents of rhino poaching in the region
- After rhino poaching, secure crime scenes, collect witness and suspect warning statements, file criminal cases and testify in court trials
- Trained environmental officers at DEDEAT and Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism (ECPTA) game rangers in environmental crime investigation, crime scene management, arrest procedures, and statement taking
- Often communicate with the Province's Directors of Public Prosecutions, National Public Prosecutors on criminal cases, and new matters
- Lead and advise on investigations with Stock Theft Unit, General Detectives, and Covert Intelligence Unit to enable the smooth progression of investigations and covert operations
- In addition, conduct investigations into civil and administrative concerns inside the Department and support regional law enforcement
- Supervise rhino hunts for regional monitoring
Special Investigator (Special Investigation Unit)
Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Lead Projects investigations (Covert Intelligence duties) on organized crimes in the Department Environment Affairs; focus on managing intelligence gathered on the organized crime syndicate that engages in rhino poaching
- Worked as an agent in most of the Eastern Cape game reserves, evaluate information in most areas where rhino poaching was occurring or at risk
- Reporting to the Joint Operations of the Eastern Cape about rhino poaching
- Hawks' Organized Crime Unit and the Covert Intelligence Office
- Furthermore, coordinate the profiling of game rangers and employees working in game reserves, establishing a secure environment in reserves, and rhino conservation areas
Covert Intelligence Collector (Handler)
SAPS Crime Intelligence Covert (Undercover Unit)
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Handling and leading Covert investigations on financial and commercial crimes covertly (fraud and corruption)
- Identify and recruit sources for the syndicate
- Use intelligence tools to get intelligence: act 70, sec
- 252A operations, sec
- 205, sec
- 204 witnesses' surveillance responsibilities, informant management, and financial management
- Liaise with NPA while managing excellent working relationships with other stakeholders like Hawks Eastern Cape, and other state agencies by adhering to the Minimum-Security Standard (MISS document)
Intelligence officer (SAPS Handler/Collector)
Covert Intelligence Collection Unit
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Gather Intelligence of a threat to public safety in a designated area; analyze the threat to public safety; perform docket analysis; analyze identified targets based on the threat to public safety
- Provide intelligence about identified targets or criminal syndicate; while gather by using the informant network in a designated area based on the needs of the priority crime
- Open inquiries and information dockets and investigate the syndicate; manage informant or source files; engage with organized crime; and gather intelligence on most wanted criminals
- Adhered to intelligence directives and policy (MISS document)
Detective Constable
SAPS - Mount Road Detective Unit
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Investigate all criminal offences, received investigation dockets, control case docket on the SAPS System, collect evidence, do search and seizure of evidence, obtain chain of, obtain witness and warning statements, utilising Section 205 to secure evidence to third party
- Effect arrest, interview witnesses and suspects, visit crime scenes, charge suspects and forward docket to court for prosecution, attend courts for bail applications and court trial
Security Officer
ADT Security Company
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Carrying out all security responsibilities, conducting vehicle and person searches during entry control, and conducting foot patrols to spot any illegal behavior near a defined location
- Catch offenders and report any illegal activity to my manager or the SAPS
Education
Master's Degree - Criminal Justice System
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Technology - Forensic Investigation
University of South Africa
Advanced Diploma - Security Management
University of South Africa
National Diploma - Policing
HJN Training Pretoria
Diploma - Law (Paralegal Studies)
University of Johannesburg
Diploma - Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations
University of Johannesburg
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Communication
- Listening and Learning skill
- Questioning and Investigating Skills
- Evidence Collection
Timeline
Forensic Investigator
Special Investigating Unit
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Director (Special Investigation Unit)
Department of Environmental Affairs Eastern Cape (DEDEAT)
01.2012 - 01.2022
Special Investigator (Special Investigation Unit)
Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism
01.2011 - 01.2012
Covert Intelligence Collector (Handler)
SAPS Crime Intelligence Covert (Undercover Unit)
01.2008 - 01.2011
Intelligence officer (SAPS Handler/Collector)
Covert Intelligence Collection Unit
01.2006 - 01.2008
Detective Constable
SAPS - Mount Road Detective Unit
01.2003 - 01.2006
Security Officer
ADT Security Company
01.2000 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Technology - Forensic Investigation
University of South Africa
Advanced Diploma - Security Management
University of South Africa
National Diploma - Policing
HJN Training Pretoria
Diploma - Law (Paralegal Studies)
University of Johannesburg
Diploma - Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations
University of Johannesburg
Master's Degree - Criminal Justice System
University of South Africa
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