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Hendrik Van Eeden

Hendrik Van Eeden

Close Protection Officer (CPO)
Krugersdorp

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Team Leader with extensive experience at Patron Saints Defence, excelling in close protection operations. Proven ability to conduct thorough threat assessments and implement effective risk management strategies. Skilled in weapon proficiency and maintaining exceptional situational awareness, ensuring safety for high-profile clients in high-risk environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Team Leader

Patron Saints Defence
2022 - Current
  • Managed and supervised a team of Close Protection Officers, ensuring operation readiness and adherence to SOP's.
  • Conducted detailed advance work, threat assessments and route planning to mitigate security risks.
  • Led and coordinated close protection operations.
  • Maintained strict situational awareness and implemented dynamic risk management during live operations.
  • Compiled operational reports, incident logs and post-mission debriefs.
  • Ensured professional conduct, discretion and confidentiality at all times.

CPO Freelancer

Magma Security Consultants
2022 - 2022

CPO Duties

Carlos Rego +27 72 902 0292

CPO

Omega Risk Solutions
2022 - 2022

CPO Duties

Jaques +27 60 601 1411

CPO Freelancer

Titan Tactical
2022 - 2022

CPO Duties

Gerhard +27 79 492 2354

CPO Freelancer

ARC Angel
2022 - 2022

CPO Duties

Mark Verster +27 664 700 176

CPO Freelancer

Contracted
2019 - 2022


  • Provided close protection to VIP, executive and high-net-worth principals in dynamic and high-risk environments.
  • Close protection operations.
  • Threat and risk awareness.
  • Advance and route reconnaissance.


Education

Qualified Close Protection Officer - Close Protection

Magma Security Consultants
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Hoerskool Riebeeckrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Close Protection Officer

Timeline

Qualified Close Protection Officer - Close Protection

Magma Security Consultants
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Hoerskool Riebeeckrand
04.2001 -

Team Leader

Patron Saints Defence
2022 - Current

CPO Freelancer

Magma Security Consultants
2022 - 2022

CPO

Omega Risk Solutions
2022 - 2022

CPO Freelancer

Titan Tactical
2022 - 2022

CPO Freelancer

ARC Angel
2022 - 2022

CPO Freelancer

Contracted
2019 - 2022
Hendrik Van EedenClose Protection Officer (CPO)