Donald Roos

• Supervise and manage maintenance operations for a range of equipment and facilities, including tractors, trailers, front-end loaders, generators, and buildings.
• Oversee ongoing building projects and ensure all maintenance activities are performed to the highest standards.
• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of livestock facilities, including barns, feeding systems, and waste management systems, ensuring a clean and safe environment for the animals.
• Lead and train a team of maintenance personnel, delegating tasks and overseeing their work to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of livestock facilities.

• Marketing and Business Development: Developed and executed marketing strategies to drive business growth, including crafting and presenting accurate quotations to potential clients.
• Procurement and Cost Management: Oversaw procurement activities and prepared detailed Bill of Quantities to ensure efficient resource allocation and cost control.
• Project Planning and Coordination: Directed the preparation and approval of architectural plans, managed project planning, and ensured seamless execution of all phases of projects.
• Site Supervision and Compliance: Supervised site operations, ensuring adherence to NHBRC standards and municipal by-laws, and maintained high standards of construction quality.
• Regulatory and Compliance Management: Registered new dwellings with NHBRC, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Client Relationship Management: Engaged with clients to understand and meet their expectations, delivering projects that uphold high-quality standards.
• Project Completion and Coordination: Coordinated project completion, liaising with engineers, building inspectors, and clients to ensure successful outcomes and timely delivery.
• Team Leadership and Recruitment: Led recruitment efforts, managed team development, and handled wage administration, fostering a skilled and effective workforce.

• Personnel Management: Allocated duties to team members and managed personnel matters, including leave planning, performance appraisals, and staff development.
• Fleet Maintenance: Oversaw the maintenance and management of fleet vehicles to ensure operational readiness and efficiency.
• Crime Scene Management: Handled serious crime scenes, ensuring proper protocol and procedures were followed to preserve evidence and integrity of the investigation.
• Initial Crime Investigation: Conducted initial investigations within the critical first 48 hours of reported crimes, gathering essential evidence and assessing the situation.
• Suspect Processing: Managed the arresting and charging of suspects, ensuring adherence to legal procedures and protocols.
• Witness and Informant Engagement: Obtained and documented witness statements, and utilized and recruited informers to support investigations.
• Docket Preparation: Prepared detailed dockets for suspects' first court appearance or for transfer to investigating officers, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Management Collaboration: Attended management meetings to provide updates, discuss strategy, and contribute to decision-making processes.
• Suspect Linkage: Connected suspects to crimes through investigative techniques and evidence analysis.
• Evidence Collection: Investigated and gathered evidence from crime scenes, employing forensic expertise and resources as needed.
• Crime Scene Protection: Ensured the protection and preservation of crime scenes to prevent contamination and preserve crucial evidence.

• Case Management: Took possession of and investigated all allocated dockets.
• Evidence Gathering: Collected statements, connected suspects to crimes, and prepared case dockets for court.
• Docket Safekeeping: Ensured the secure storage and maintenance of all dockets.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintained effective relationships with public prosecutors and court personnel.
• Informer Management: Recruited, registered, and handled informer claims.
• Case Finalization: Finalized dockets after court appearances or convictions.

• Shift Management: Took charge of the shift, including posting and inspecting members to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Logistics Oversight: Managed logistics and fleet operations to support shift activities.
• Performance Appraisals: Conducted performance appraisals for shift members, providing feedback and guidance.
• Leave Planning: Oversaw and planned leave schedules for shift members to ensure adequate coverage.
• Crime Response: Ensured all reported crimes were promptly and appropriately attended to.
• Register Maintenance: Monitored and updated registers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Site Inspections: Conducted visits to members on duty, made necessary entries, and inspected posts.
• Detention Oversight: Visited cells and detainees to ensure proper handling and conditions.

Same responsibilities as Warrant officer (Shift Commander)

• Crime Prevention and Logistics: Contributed to crime prevention efforts and managed logistical operations.
• Store and Facility Management: Oversaw stock ordering and storeroom maintenance; managed barracks upkeep.
• Detective Support: Assisted with investigative operations in the Detective Unit.
• Cross-Transfer: Transitioned to Kocksoord SAPS for continued professional growth.

Security Management: Provided secure and vigilant supervision of political prisoners in detention, ensuring their safety and compliance with detention protocols.