Gondai Mazhuwa

Versatile and dedicated professional with over 20 years of combined experience in planning, and implementing security & safety solutions, assessing risks, identifying trends, developing Security and HSE programs that protect employees, assets and reduce risk exposure. Adept at driving cultural change while enhancing workflow, resulting in effective Security & HSE-conscious process improvements. Proven ability at conducting security risk audits, governance and compliance management, assessments, incident investigations, crime risk analysis, corporate investigations and security surveys. Expertise in events safety and security management, crisis and emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery, business continuity & resilience, fire risk management, travel security and Executive safety and security management. Strong knowledge of relevant safety and security statutory regulations including South African SANS Standards, ISO Standards, OHS Act 85 of 1993 and its regulations, PSIRA Act 56 of 2001 as well as Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 and its regulations.

• Successfully implemented an administrative structure and Security Emergency Response Plans for RBCT that effectively dealt with security incidents, crisis and emergency management during a violence ridden three month AMCU industrial strike.
• Successfully coordinated the establishment of Business against Crime forum and Crime Awareness Imbizo with South African Police Services King Cetshwayo District clusters, CPFs and other stakeholders.
• Spearheaded high-level Safety and Security Planning of SADC Ministerial Summits, African Judges, ARLAC Governing Council, BRICS, and Commonwealth summits hosted by South Africa between 2017 and May 2019.
• Implemented an integrated Events Safety Compliance system at IFA Fairmont /Accor Resort.
• Successfully implemented an integrated safety management system to security operations at Rio Tinto’s Richards Bay Minerals and continuously manage it for improvement.
• Coordinated the arrest of copper cable theft kingpins at Rio Tinto Richards Bay Minerals in August 2020 with a rand value of over R5 Million.
• Managing a Security budget in excess of R82 Million Rands per financial year
• Demonstrated expertise in setting up integrated Safety and Security management system for African Hotels and Adventures Group.
• Oversaw HR tasks such as training over 2500 employees on security awareness and zero harm culture, and orienting new hires to mine security hazards and all security access control standards and processes at Rio Tinto Richards Bay Minerals.

• Personnel Health and Safety Consultancy Pty Ltd., Durban, Kwazulu Natal, Head Security & Hse Risk (Part Time), 2024, Present, Oversee design, implementation, and upkeep of security protocols, policies, plans, and systems to address all potential security threats., Establish procedures for reporting emergencies and managing security incidents., Offer comprehensive security science consulting as well as occupational health and safety, which includes management of high-risk occurrences., Conduct assessments of high-risk assets to identify security risks and potential solutions., Oversaw variety of medium-risk business events, offering safety knowledge and security planning for Gin festivals run by Schweppes and Coca-Cola South Africa and other event organisers as required by SANS 10366 and Sasrea Act 2 of 2010, Developing and implanting workplace safety policies and procedures in accordance with OHS Act standards for Clients, Providing personnel with safety related information such as training sessions, emergency protocols and proper use of safety equipment., Reviewing Existing safety policies and procedures for Clients to ensure they are up to date in line with adopted ISO45001, ISO14001 and ISO9001., Performing safety audits and physically inspecting all work areas and jobsites to identify possible safety issues of Clients, Conducting comprehensive safety risk assessments to minimise workplace accidents, occupational illness or long term health hazards, Preparing of monthly or annual safety reports and presenting the information to management, Collaborating with management to plan and implement safety training protocol budgets in line with legislative requirements, Providing security and safety consultancy services to corporate events organisers and industry, Coordinating a number of business against crime awareness campaign initiatives with South African Police Services in and around King Cetshwayo District
• Richards Bay Coal Terminal, Richards Bay, Kwazulu Natal, Head of Security and Emergency Preparedness, 2023, 2024, Ensuring that an administrative structure and Security Emergency Response Plans are put in place to effectively deal with security incidents, crisis and emergency management at RBCT;, Developing, maintaining, reviewing, updating and distributing departmental Security Policy framework in order to ensure Security awareness within RBCT;, Ensuring that security emergency management planning, resiliency, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery services to the business are in place;, Establishing and implementing security emergency procedures and plans for security emergency scenarios that may negatively impact Richards Bay Coal Terminal;, Taking all the necessary measures to ensure post emergency incident recovery and operation continuity;, Periodically review past security emergencies and practices and propose improvements based on analytical judgment;, Ensuring that requirements for ISO 45001:2018 certification are met at all times., Preparing and controlling the department’s annual budget by forecasting CAPEX and operating costs, and monitoring expenditure on a monthly basis;, Preparing and managing all expenditure of the Asset Protection and Security budget;, Developing a long-term (3 year) Security plan linked to the budget setting., Facilitating, monitoring and ascertain the implementation of maritime security measures and procedures within Richards Bay Coal Terminal, in compliance with the ISPS Code, the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Security) Regulations 2004 and other related maritime security legislation and arrangements., Management of all Security Service Level Agreements with security contractors including performance score cards,, Representing Richards Bay Coal Terminals on all business against crime forums including working closely with King Cetshwayo District Police Commissioner and his clusters that include National Intervention Unit (NIU), Crime Intelligence as well as State Security Agency (SSA),, Coordinating a number of business against crime awareness campaign initiatives with South African Police Services in and around King Cetshwayo District., Run all projects related to Security Risk mitigation and Emergency Preparedness to completion;, Ensuring that Richards Bay Coal Terminal is meeting minimum requirements for national and international security standards, including ISPS Code and complying with policies and procedures,, Arranging and coordinating meetings with Security Service providers at different intervals, Putting together high level security plans for Drones surveillance teams, armed response, access control and security patrol teams within the Port of Richards Bay, Regular liaison with relevant Law Enforcement Agencies for purposes of special / joint operations and Physical security needs to ensure effective Security at Richards Bay Coal Terminal
• Personnel Health and Safety Consultancy Pty Ltd., Durban, Kwazulu Natal, Director: Security & HSE Risk, 2022, 2023, Oversee design, implementation, and upkeep of security protocols, policies, plans, and systems to address all potential security threats., Establish procedures for reporting emergencies and managing security incidents., Offer comprehensive security science consulting as well as occupational health and safety, which includes management of high-risk occurrences., Conduct assessments of high-risk assets to identify security risks and potential solutions., Oversaw variety of medium-risk business events, offering safety knowledge and security planning for Gin festivals run by Schweppes and Coca-Cola South Africa and other event organisers as required by SANS 10366 and Sasrea Act 2 of 2010, Developing and implanting workplace safety policies and procedures in accordance with OHS Act standards for Clients, Providing personnel with safety related information such as training sessions, emergency protocols and proper use of safety equipment., Reviewing Existing safety policies and procedures for Clients to ensure they are up to date in line with adopted ISO45001, ISO14001 and ISO9001., Performing safety audits and physically inspecting all work areas and jobsites to identify possible safety issues of Clients, Conducting comprehensive safety risk assessments to minimise workplace accidents, occupational illness or long term health hazards, Preparing of monthly or annual safety reports and presenting the information to management, Collaborating with management to plan and implement safety training protocol budgets in line with legislative requirements, Providing security and safety consultancy services to corporate events organisers and industry, Coordinating a number of business against crime awareness campaign initiatives with South African Police Services in and around King Cetshwayo District
• Rio Tinto Richards Bay Minerals, Richards Bay, Kwazulu Natal, Superintendent Security: Operations and Safety Alignment, 2019, 2022, Led planning, organisation, coordination, and risk auditing at eight Rio Tinto Mine locations to assess effectiveness of security measures in accordance with mine requirements., Implemented controls and submitted reports to senior HSE&S Management teams after completing health and safety risk assessments and security surveys., Achieved organisation's zero harm culture by regularly conducting job hazard assessments for all security activities to reduce workplace illnesses and injuries., Assessed mine security service provider's performance in comparison to SLA and tracked compliance with the voluntary principles of security on human rights in accordance with Rio Tinto Group Security standards., Leveraged skills in driving security operations and minimizing criminal activities within the business., Focused on achieving the highest levels of HSE performance through behaviour-based initiatives, auditing, mentoring and expeditiously implanting change, Recommended use of bloodhound technology on patrols, drones, and guard dogs in high risk Mine operational areas., Increased security interventions to the business by deploying armed reaction and armoured vehicles, installing infrared CCTV cameras, and installing alarm systems across major operational areas., Formalised general safety training programs and established emergency response teams across the mine, Oversee the maintenance of technical safety files of security contractor workforce in line with MHS Act 29 of 1996 and group Mine health and safety standards, Improved safety performance, reduced risks and resolved program deficiencies by conducting comprehensive risk assessments and audits of the Health and Safety systems, Investigated all reported safety and security incidents and implemented control measures as required by Rio Tinto Group Safety & Security Standards and MHS Act 29 of 1996 legislation., Developed security management plans to deal with the increased security risks., Revised Rio Tinto Richards Bay Minerals’ security risk registers., Ensured alignment between security plans and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) as required by Group Security Standards., Provided training on security and human rights principles to private security service providers to the Mine., Implemented remote areas security plans for the business to ensure employees’ safety., Formulated solid Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Richards Bay Minerals and the local South African Police Services (SAPS)., Designed and implemented “fight against crime” communication awareness strategy within the business., Conducted and facilitated Zero harm safety training across the entire mine to improve safety performance and reduce accidents, Developed, Coordinated and performed various Health, Safety and Environmental functions deemed critical to Mine operations, Performed safety investigations with teams and provide corrective feedbacks and learnings to business, During the covid 19 pandemic, implemented initiatives to support case management, return to work programs and investigations of all HSE related cases, Conducted high-level security risk assessments for all Richards Bay Minerals Facilities., Performed hazard awareness training programs and safety supervision to all mine operations, Implemented remote areas safety plans for the business to ensure employees’ safety, Managed a Security Budget of R82 Million Rands and complex Security operations with over eight Security companies
• Fairmont Zimbali Resort, Ballito Durban, Kwazulu Natal, Risk Manager (Safety and Security), 2017, 2019, Developed and executed health and safety plans in workplace according to legal guidelines., Coordinated integrated management system that ensures legal compliance to all Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, Security, Fire, and Emergency preparedness within business., Set and implemented Hotel Safety Management System including events safety management protocols in line with SANS 10366, SASRE Act, and OHS Act 85 of 1993 requirements to ensure full business safety compliance., Managed and created integrated resiliency programs, business emergency safety protocols, and quarterly food safety and hygiene audit SOPs., Appointed organisation's incident investigator to manage all workplace accidents and incidents and ensure that all reported incidents are kept to a minimum, documented, and mitigated., Reduced possibility of food poisoning occurrences by preserving effective professional working connections with outside stakeholders on food safety and cleanliness., Suggested and implemented installation of CCTV surveillance systems with round-the-clock monitoring in all stock-holding storerooms., Coordinated all safety and security VOC/JOC meetings during international corporate, private and government events, enforced the accreditation system with the help of the South African Police Service and State Security Agency., Implemented gate pass system for all hotel property removal from site and created employee and contractor workforce searching processes that had favourable effect on unauthorized removal of hotel property., Successfully implemented integrated security and safety compliance system for Contractor workforce., Investigated number of white-collar crimes committed against the Hotel Group that included fraud worth millions of Rands., Implemented advanced Hotel Complex Security access control system that improved Guest safety and confidence., Introduced conferencing guests and visitors’ safety awareness induction.
• African Hotels and Adventures Group, Drakensburg Region, Kwazulu Natal, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental Manager, 2010, 2017, Led management of health, safety, security, and environment for properties in the KwaZulu Natal and Mpumalanga regions in accordance with laws and regulations., Oversaw safety for workers in organisation through inspections, audits, and research., Identified ways to improve safety by conducting studies on workplace hazards., Conducted security crime risk analysis across the Group of Hotels and implemented security control measures., Managed contractor safety compliance management monitoring and ensured HACCP procedures were followed., Conducted safety audits, inspections, and meetings at Hotel Group locations in Kwazulu Natal and Mpumalanga to ensure complete business compliance., Utilised expertise in introducing and implementing quarterly food safety audits which improved food costs and general hotel hygiene standards., Coordinated all provincial and corporate events with SAPS; administered and enforced rules to protect more than 3000 people and property during live daily events; and monitored security division.
• Enforce Security Services, Security Risk Manager
• Sukuma Security Services, Contracts Security Inspector
• Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Corps of Engineers, Explosives Ordinance Bomb Disposal Technician
• Southern African Development Community -Central Africa, Explosives Ordinance Bomb Disposal Technician

• Private Security Regulations Authority- 2684102 - Grade A
• South African Institute of Safety and Health-37388866 - Graduate Membership

• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigations Level 3
• ITIS –Train the Trainer-Facilitation
• SHE Auditors Course NQF5
• First aid level 1,2 and 3
• Working at Heights
• Security Management Certificates: PSIRA Grades EDC, A & B
• ISO 45001: 2018: Safety Implementation Management Systems - South African Bureau of Standards
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Implementation Management Systems -South African Bureau of Standards
• ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Implementation Management Systems -South African Bureau of Standards
• ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Implementation Management Systems Lead Auditing-South African Bureau of Standards
• Qualified Training Assessor

Safety Certification with SAIOSH