Jacques Redelinghuys
Summary
Dynamic risk and security leader with extensive experience, excelling in risk assessment and crisis management. Proven track record in developing security policies that significantly reduce theft and loss. Adept at stakeholder communication and team leadership, driving operational excellence and enhancing safety across multiple locations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Head Risk and Security
Cash Crusaders Franchising
01.2022 - Current
- The purpose of the role is to Head up our security team and provide a consistent, comprehensive service to the Franchised and Corporate stores within Cash Crusaders, relating to Operational Risk, Security, Safety and Loss prevention.
- The Head of Risk and Security will lead security initiatives and heads the overall security and risk strategy of the company.
- This includes performing security risk assessments and implementing security policies that prevent theft, break-ins, loss, and fraud.
- Responding to new threats and upgrading security systems for stores regularly are key aspects of this role.
- The Head of Risk and Security will manage the corporate security response to incidents across all stores.
- This includes investigations into all incidents in stores, reporting on findings, recommendations on system improvement to limit the risk and losses.
- Dealing with external security agencies like SAPS and Security providers.
- Strong research competencies are required for risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are necessary for incident response and crisis management.
- Ensure National Store security audits are completed and implement corrective actions.
- Key Working Relationships: The Risk and Security Head is considered a senior employee and is expected to function independently, diligently, competently, and professionally without constant supervision or direction.
- Strong communication skills are essential to deal effectively with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.
PSD Senior Team Leader
Aegis Defence Services/ Garda World
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Conduct duties as a Team Leader of mobile security team.
- Protect clients, company employees and assets within living and working premises and mobile security missions outside of secured areas.
- Ensure that Aegis and Samsung HSE and Operations policies instructions, regulations and procedures specific to the project location are implemented and followed by all team members.
- Consult with the Ops Manager to ensure the team vehicles, communication, medical, weapons and other equipment is fully operational, serviceable and mission ready at all times.
- Take part in security task planning and briefings organized by Aegis Operations Manager.
- Consult with Operations Manager LN administration team and Watch Keeper to ensure, that the team (weapons, vehicles and personnel) is MOI, MdOC and GOI compliant.
- Produce briefings for clients and team members prior to security missions.
- Organize and deliver training as per the Aegis standard training matrix to team members on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Submit weekly and monthly training reports to the Operations Manager.
- Manage Incidents; write HSE and Aegis incidents reports and statements.
- Inform the Operations Manager immediately after any occurrence of issues which may affect team performance and operational readiness.
- Take part in Iraqi national’s selection and induction training process.
Area Manager
Fidelity Security Services
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintaining good relations between Fidelity Security Services Group and the Client with regard to security services rendered.
- Managing allocated areas to ensure that contractual requirements are met as stipulated by client.
- Ensuring that all Security Officers on site meet the contractual requirements as stipulated by the Client.
- Constantly evaluating the service levels provided and making recommendations to the Client regarding the improvement of services.
- General management and supervision of security staff to ensure that required performance is always met.
- Dealing with all required administration matters.
- Consulting daily with management on various operational issues.
- Consulting daily with Regional Management on various Operational matters.
- Ensuring that all HR related queries are dealt with promptly.
- Formulate disciplinary actions.
- Ensuring the timeous submission of employment forms to the Regional Office.
- Submitting relevant weekly / monthly incident and general reports to Management.
- Investigating incidents and reporting on such.
- ISO 9001:2008 Management System.
Protective Agent
Arcfyre International
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Personal protection of VIP and family.
- Securing VIP residential property.
- Security and Safety training for VIP and family.
- Screening and training of all domestic staff employed by VIP.
- Coordinating and planning of all travel by VIP.
PSD (Personal Security Detail): Civpol project
DynCorp International
01.2004 - 12.2006
- PSD team member, high threat protective operations (VIP Protection).
- PSD driver, vehicle formations.
- Dealing with high profile state department officials.
- Securing compound.
Various Positions
South African Police
01.1990 - 12.2004
- Management of control room.
- Management of vehicles on patrol.
- Serving the public in time of direct crime.
- Responding to serious and violent crimes in progress.
- Crime Prevention.
- Investigation of crime.
- Inspector, Johannesburg Flying Squad.
- Unit commander, Reaction Field Team.
- Unit commander, Crime Prevention.
- Second in command, Crime Intelligence.
- Second in command, Tracing Unit.
Education
Metric Grade 12 -
Vorentoe
National Diploma - Police Administration
Technicon South Africa
Skills
- Advanced High Threat Protective Operations
- Risk assessment
- Security policy development
- Incident investigation
- Loss prevention strategies
- Crisis management
- Stakeholder communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Operational oversight
- Data analysis
- Training delivery
- Threat identification
- Resource management
- Audit implementation
- External agency collaboration
- Human resources
- Innovation management
- Team management
- Goal setting and achievement
- Performance evaluations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Document management
- Multitasking
- Business Management (P&L)
- Security Management
- Risk Management
- Close protection operations (corporate/Diplomatic)
- Firearms
- Investigation Techniques
- Crime Intelligence
- Loss Control
- Crime Prevention and Awareness
- Tracing and Collections
Certification
- Crucible, High Threat Protective Operations Advance Course
- FPOS, First Person on scene - Intermediate
- PSIRA GRADE A
References
- Andy Hinson, esher.ops@aegis-me.com
- Manus Ras, Basra.kbrjmc@garda.com
- Craig Barlow, craigbalow@yahoo.com
Training
- Advanced driving course
- Police SWAT
- Investigation of crime
Drivers Licenses
- Motorcycle
- Light passenger vehicle
- Truck/Bus 16000 kg
Personal Information
- Citizenship: SA Citizen
- Date of Birth: 04/26/73
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
National Head Risk and Security
Cash Crusaders Franchising
01.2022 - Current
PSD Senior Team Leader
Aegis Defence Services/ Garda World
01.2016 - 01.2022
Area Manager
Fidelity Security Services
01.2016 - 12.2016
Protective Agent
Arcfyre International
01.2014 - 12.2016
PSD (Personal Security Detail): Civpol project
DynCorp International
01.2004 - 12.2006
Various Positions
South African Police
01.1990 - 12.2004
Metric Grade 12 -
Vorentoe
National Diploma - Police Administration
Technicon South Africa
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