Kolisile Mcunukelwa
Close Protection Officer
Pinetown,KZN
Summary
Close Protection Officer with extensive experience in security management, investigations, and risk assessments, specializing in the protection of both low- and high-profile individuals. Proficient in navigating complex legislation, including the Criminal Procedure Act and Security Officers Act, ensuring compliance and safety in all operations. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and a methodical approach to challenges, consistently delivering high-quality results under pressure. Eager to leverage a diverse skill set and proactive mindset in a new role that promotes leadership and professional growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Close Protection Officer, Contracts Supervisor / Monitor
South African Revenue Services
06.2018 - Current
- Management of contract security personnel,customs and excise warehouse personnel on SARS sites and Mobile Tax Unit, on destruction of impounded illicit goods and outreach interventions
- Threat and Risk Assessments for witnesses, high risk individuals,and tax workshops.
- Coordinating special events, search and seizure operations, VIP, and witness protection operations.
- Application and coordination of Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS)
- Coordinating security of all personnel, assets and equipment on SARS sites and Mobile Tax Unit.
- Ensuring staff and contract security are competent in utilizing security systems
- Application and coordination of Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS)
- Coordinating and implementing security systems on Mobile tax Unit and SARS sites
- Liaison with SAPS and other law enforcement agencies on all Mobile Tax Unit outreach sites.
- Coordinating occupational health and safety programs on SARS sites and Mobile Tax Unit
- Investigation of security matters and incidents on Mobile Tax Unit interventions
- Coordinating adherence to SARS information security on all interventions.
Tax Consultant / Tax Educator
South African Revenue Services
01.2010 - 06.2018
- Outreach and Campaigns (Tax workshops and Points of Service)
- Efiling and Easyfile programs (Specialist)
- Government departments payroll assistance and support
- Vat, PAYE, Income Tax educations workshops
- Mobile Tax Unit Bus (Driving, Security and Champion) in all provinces.
- Crowd control and event management
Debt Collector
South African Revenue Services
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Assessment interpretation of all Tax types
- Cash collection according to FICA regulations
- Administration, correspondence and financial advice
- Client liaison, businesses, individuals and government departments
Bank Consultant / Bank Teller
Standardbank South Africa
05.2006 - 12.2007
- Business banking
- Financial advice and consulting
- Bulk telling
- Cash management
Education
Advanced Diploma - Security Management (NQF7)
Unisa
National Diploma - Security Management (NQF6)
Unisa
Certificate (unfinished Degree) - Internal Audit
Unisa
04.2001 -
Certificate - Threats and Risk Assessment
TSU Training Academy
Matric – Senior Certificate - undefined
TTA Adult School
PGD - Security Management (NQF8)
Unisa
12-2026
Skills
Surveillance detection
Asset protection
Security planning
Executive protection
Protective intelligence
Workplace safety
Threat assessment
Event security
Incident management
Personal security
Travel security
References
- Rodney, Bosman, Operations Manager, 073 363 7429, SARS
- Tumeka, Dunga, Operations Manager, 083 243 5994, SARS
- Zintle, Dana, Colleague, 068 544 0136, SARS
- Koliwe, Nongawuza, Team leader, 083 341 2902, Standardbank
Timeline
Close Protection Officer, Contracts Supervisor / Monitor
South African Revenue Services
06.2018 - Current
Tax Consultant / Tax Educator
South African Revenue Services
01.2010 - 06.2018
Debt Collector
South African Revenue Services
05.2008 - 12.2009
Bank Consultant / Bank Teller
Standardbank South Africa
05.2006 - 12.2007
Certificate (unfinished Degree) - Internal Audit
Unisa
04.2001 -
National Diploma - Security Management (NQF6)
Unisa
Certificate - Threats and Risk Assessment
TSU Training Academy
Matric – Senior Certificate - undefined
TTA Adult School
Advanced Diploma - Security Management (NQF7)
Unisa
PGD - Security Management (NQF8)
Unisa