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Christiaan Vorster

Centurion

Summary

Seasoned Infantry and Intelligence Officer with 15 years of experience in the SANDF. Skilled in intelligence analysis, providing valuable support to decision-making processes through detailed data interpretation and strategic insights. Demonstrated strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities in high-pressure environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Security Analyst (Intelligence Analyst)

Defence Intelligence Division
08.2018 - Current
  • Created useful and timely intelligence products to clients.
  • Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
  • Produced multi-source intelligence products for different clients.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
  • Analyzed and collected various forms of data.
  • Supported decision-makers by providing timely, accurate, and relevant assessments of emerging threats.
  • Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats.
  • Reduced knowledge gaps within the organization by creating comprehensive intelligence products tailored to specific client's needs.
  • Participated in intelligence exchanges with international partner agencies, supporting situational awareness and joint reporting.
  • Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
  • Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.

Infantry Officer

South African National Defence Force (SANDF)
01.2010 - 08.2018
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Coordinated infantry positioning and equipment locations to facilitate safety and efficiency.
  • Organised and oversaw training, administration and security activities of Infantry units.
  • Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
  • Utilised critical thinking to analyse situations and formulates decisions.
  • Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.

Education

No Degree -

Hoërskool Dr Malan
Meyerton, Gauteng

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Research and analysis
  • Verbal, interpersonal, and written communication
  • Team player
  • Open source intelligence
  • Intelligence gathering

Accomplishments

  • Completed a 14 month deployment under the flag of the United Nation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • Supervised team of 34 members in a platoon.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Strategic Security Analyst (Intelligence Analyst)

Defence Intelligence Division
08.2018 - Current

Infantry Officer

South African National Defence Force (SANDF)
01.2010 - 08.2018

No Degree -

Hoërskool Dr Malan

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