Kossielan Govender

Objectives

Prevent, recover and minimize clients losses through Investigation, Risk Assessments and Crime Prevention. Investigate the crimes committed against the insured/client

• To identify risks and implement effective measures, to identify root cause to prevent further losses to client.
• Investigate to recover clients loss.
• Receive and verify claim form against Policy Schedule and Policy Wording.
• Assess scenes, verify claims and interview witnesses.
• Compile comprehensive investigation reports for Insurance claims handlers within Vodacom's Risk Management Division and official correspondence for criminal prosecution.
• Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
• Obtained evidence through direct records reviews and conducted interviews with complainants, suspects and policyholders.
• Collected sworn written and recorded statements backing up investigations.
• Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
• Collected crime scene evidence, examined evidence and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
• Received, analyzed and responded to less complex allegations of misconduct.
• Determined case direction based on reviews of wide-ranging information.
• Work with law enforcement, prosecutors and company representatives for successful Prosecution.
• Conducted confidential investigations of potential insurance law violations against Vodacom's Insurance.
• Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
• Efficiently responded to major crimes within 5 minutes to preserve scenes and avoid evidence contamination.
• Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
• Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
• Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
• Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
• Used cameras to record evidence and compiled over 20 crime scene and evidence photographs.

• Administration of all tenders submitted in Gauteng region and customer service information.
• Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
• Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
• Inspected average 30 dockets per day
• Endorsed 30 instructions in case dockets per day.

Objectives

• Manage Court case dockets on court roll and maintain criminal case docket integrity
• Manage on average 30 case investigations on court roll.
• Investigate and Co-ordinate all court case dockets and investigations
• Answered inquiries from general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and trial dates.
• Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
• Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
• Met with judges, lawyers and police investigation officers to
• Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
• Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
• Guided, mentored and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
• Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity and completeness.
• Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
• Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
• Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Delivered services to Court Prosecutors, Officials locations within specific timeframes.

Group #1

The Economics Crimes Fraud Investigation Group

Objectives

• Investigate all crimes of Fraud within Hillbrow SAPS jurisdiction
• Provided guidance, assisted and mentored Fraud group for successful convictions.
• Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
• Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity and completeness.
• Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
• Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
• Guided, mentored and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.

Group #2

The Crime Office Group

Objectives

• Ensure that detectives on standby investigate all crime scenes within 24 hours within Hillbrow precinct.
• That suspects are traced and arrested
• That all arrested suspects are charged and ready for court.
• That suspects addresses are verified for purposes of bail.

Vehicle Fleet Manager #3

Objectives

• Ensure that all investigation groups have vehicles that are road worthy and in working condition.
• Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements. Prevent misuse and abuse of state vehicles by constant monitoring via AVL vehicle monitoring platform.
• Authorize investigating officers to use state vehicle after hours for official criminal investigations.
• Conduct weekly inspections of detective units motor vehicles for damages and misuse.
• Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance.
• Provided all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations.

The General Investigations Unit

Objectives

Investigate all criminal matters within the Johannesburg Central SAPS jurisdiction, Trace and Arrest suspects, Attend court Proceedings

Detective Warrant Officer Investigator

• Traced and arrested on average 5 wanted suspects per day
• Theft of motor vehicle
• Theft out of motor vehicle
• Reckless and Negligent Driving
• Drunken Driving - DUI
• House Breakings (Burglaries)
• Conducted investigations and interviews to pursue illegal immigrants with falsified information on applications for asylum, visas or citizenship.
• Theft out of Motor vehicles
• Theft from Motor Vehicles
• Contact Crimes
• Murder and Robberies
• Assaults
• Shoplifting
• Fraud

The Building Hijacking Unit

Promoted to Captains rank and Commander of the Building Hijacking Group

• Conducted Prosecutor driven investigations.
• Investigate all cases of reported Hijacked Buildings within Johannesburg Central jurisdiction.
• Liaise with Johannesburg Municipality and immigration officers.
• Conduct intensive fraud investigations regarding hijacked properties.

General Investigations Unit

Objectives

Investigate all criminal matters within the Pretoria Central SAPS jurisdiction,

Investigated cases of

• Theft of motor vehicle
• Theft out of motor vehicle
• Reckless and Negligent Driving
• Drunken Driving - DUI
• House Breakings (Burglaries)
• Theft out of Motor vehicles
• Theft from Motor Vehicles
• Contact Crimes
• Murder and Robberies
• Assaults
• Shoplifting
• Fraud
• Trace and Arrest suspects
• Attend court Proceedings

The Crime Office Group

Group Commander

Achievement's performed excellent crime scene investigation outside the Pretoria Zoo, obtaining and gathering evidence which led to the arrest of a Serial Killer.

Objectives

• Ensure that detectives on standby investigate all crime scenes within 24 hours within Pretoria Central Precinct.
• Ensure that all suspects are traced and arrested on each case reported.
• Ensure that all arrested suspects are charged and ready for court.
• Ensure that suspects addresses are verified for purposes of bail.
• Ensure that all case dockets are court ready and ready for distribution to detective branch.

• Sexual offences investigator
• Was assigned as Detective to Sexual Offences investigations unit and was responsible for investigating complex cases including sexual assault, sex trafficking as well as other sexually motivated crimes.
• Managed many cases from inception through successful prosecution.

Apprehension of Serial Rapist Mr. Jabu Mahlangu

• In 2005 received letter of commendation from FCS Unit area Commissioner’s office for outstanding investigations on serial rape matter.
• Performed excellent crime scene investigation which led to obtaining of evidence in which was able to link suspect to 17 unsolved cases of rape and kidnapping in Pretoria.
• Traced and arrested serial rapist Mr. Jabu Mahlangu in Soshanguve area in Pretoria.

Child Pornography Investigator

Investigated criminal cases involving child pornography with successful convictions.

Achievements

Attended a course presented by the Crime Intelligence, Unit and was subsequently chosen to attend a workshop in Sri Lanka hosted by the Sri Lankan police commissioner regarding human trafficking. The workshop was presented by members of the police force of 30 different countries, including the United States of America FBI special agents

South African Police Service- Pretoria Central Murder and Robbery Unit, ICS Building

Objectives

• Investigate serious and violent crimes at PTA Central Murder and Robbery Unit utilising Analyst's Notebook Software .
• For investigation, Analysis and prevention of crime.
• Extensively utilised Analyst's Notebook Software linking Crime Syndicates to registered cases of serious violent crimes for investigation of organized crime.
• Extensive use for analysis of large unstructured complex volumes of data
  into simplified, interpretable and visually interactive charts
• To uncover patterns and trends of criminal syndicates for prevention and investigation of crime
• Identified and compiled profiles on Analyst Notebook with no less that 5 wanted suspects per day.
• Performed suspect raids.
• Conducted intelligence driven investigations on no less that 15 case dockets per day using Analyst and Case Notebook Software for apprehension of wanted suspects. Analyzed and collected various forms of data on arrested persons and wanted suspects.

Objectives

Uniform Patrol officer

• Attend Complaints and Patrols
• Perform charge Office duties.
• Conduct visible Policing
• Collaborate with local communities and civil organizations to maintain law and order
• Secured minimum 5 crime scenes per day for attendance of detectives.
• Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
• Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
• Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
• Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
• Maintained security of local areas to perform route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.

Achievements

Received an Honorary award for outstanding work on the Precincts 'Adopt a Cop' project from the Sunnyside community forum and the Sunnyside Primary school for going above and beyond the call of duty during the investigation of complainants by minors. Promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Junior Investigator.

• Appointed Junior Investigator in National Crimes Coordination Center
• Obtained Top Secret Security Clearance. Trained in all South African Police mainframe systems for purposes of Criminal Profiling and intelligence gathering. Trained in methods of intelligence gathering and suspect profiling for matters relating to National Security.
• utilized and trained in use of Analyst and Case Notebook.
• Conducted extensive investigations for intelligence officers in field. Responsible for digital tracing and compilation of portfolios of wanted criminals within borders of South Africa as well as abroad.
• Gained extensive experience on Human Trafficking and Syndicates.
• Always met target average of 15 comprehensive portfolios complied per day.
• Delivered services to Investigating Officers within specific timeframes.
• Collaborated with Investigation team members to achieve Divisions monthly target results.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record at this outstanding unit.
• Learned new skills , South African Home Affairs Registry System which overlapped into other investigations and improved efficiency and productivity

Objectives

• Attend Complaints and Patrols
• Perform charge Office duties.
• Conduct visible Policing
• Collaborate with local communities and civil organizations to maintain law and order
• Secured average of 7 crime scenes for attendance of detectives.
• Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
• Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
• Manage average of 3 crime scenes per day to protect personnel and preserve evidence.

Objectives

• Complaints and Patrols
• Charge Office duties.
• Visible Policing
• Collaborate with local communities and civil organizations to maintain law and order
• Secured crime scenes for attendance of detectives.
• Managed average of 10 crime scenes to preserve evidence integrity for detective arrival and preservation of evidence.

South African Police Phoenix: Mortuary

• Performed Mortuary duties
• Pick up bodies from crime scenes and book them into mortuary
• Handled and maintained all mortuary registers and exhibits.
• Prepare bodies for Post Mortem.
• Assist Doctors during Post Mortem examinations.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.