Motshabi Mcdonald Mabeleng
Wesselsbron
Summary
Proficient law enforcement professional with 19 years in the South African Police Service, specialising in crime intelligence and visible policing. Expertise in risk assessment, surveillance operations, and crime threat analysis enhances public safety and protects critical infrastructure. Experienced in managing covert teams, investigating drug-related crimes, and overseeing crowd management. Strong focus on operational strategy, conflict resolution, and compliance with legal protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant (Collector)
SAPS (Crime Intelligent)
Welkom, South Africa
02.2022 - Current
- Managed surveillance equipment, including covert cameras and monitoring systems, to detect and document suspicious activity for prosecution.
- Oversaw delivery of surveillance activities across high-risk areas by identifying risk areas and allocating covert teams to safeguard critical infrastructure from security breaches.
- Analysed intelligence reports to inform strategic decisions and mission planning.
- Co-developed action plans for crowd management and public order policing during community unrest, ensuring crowd control, infrastructure protection, and perimeter security.
- Applied proportionality of force to threat per SAPS National Instruction, ensuring all tactical actions complied with law and human rights regulations.
- Led observation and identification of vulnerabilities including negligence involving safekeeping of state equipment; managed incident reporting per regulations.
- Investigated offences committed in areas such as drug-related, contact crimes etc.
- Conducted investigations to identify causes and actions, compiling detailed reports for management review.
- Performed accident and crime investigations to assess causes and actions, preparing detailed reports.
- Monitored and controlled resources for intelligence operations; provided input into financial/non-financial resource needs to achieve operational objectives.
- Assisted in disaster relief operations, providing critical support and coordination in emergency situations.
Constable - Sergeant
SAPS (Visible Policing)
Carnavon - Modderrivier (NC), South Africa
01.2007 - 01.2022
- Operational leadership: Lead small teams during crime prevention operations and public order management.
- Oversaw daily activities of constables, ensuring compliance with SAPS procedures and maintaining operational discipline.
- Mentored junior officers in operational procedures, fostering knowledge and best practices within the team.
- Incident response: Attend to complaints, emergencies, and crime scenes as first responders.
- Arrested suspects, searched premises, and seized evidence.
- Traffic control: Enforce road safety laws, manage traffic flow, and issue fines.
- Public order: Assist in managing protests, gatherings, and public disturbances.
- Conducted proactive foot and vehicle patrols to deter crime and enhance community safety.
- Community policing: Engage with communities to build trust and gather crime intelligence.
- Investigations: Assist in case management, evidence collection, and follow-up investigations.
- Reporting: Compile reports on incidents, arrests, and patrol activities for higher-ranking officers.
- Community engagement: Strengthen partnerships with local communities and stakeholders.
Education
Certificate - Crime Intelligence Gathering Course
SAPS Academy
Johannesburg, GP01-2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Policing
SAPS Academy
Oudtshoorn, WC01-2009
Diploma of Higher Education - Media Studies (Communication)
Boston Business College
Welkom01-2005
Skills
- Surveillance operations
- Risk assessment
- Crime pattern analysis
- Conduct crime threat analysis
- Crime intelligence structures
- Investigations
- Legal and procedural knowledge
- Public safety knowledge
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Operational strategy
- Firearm safety and maintenance
- Crisis communication
- Detail-oriented observation
- Conflict management
- Ethics and integrity
Short Course
- Domestic Violence Learning Programme
- Circulation
- Missing Persons
- Client Service-Learning Programme
- Basic Crime Investigative Practice
- Sector Policing Training Programme
- Collection of Non-intimate Forensic DNA Reference (Buccal) Samples
Timeline
Sergeant (Collector)
SAPS (Crime Intelligent)
02.2022 - Current
Constable - Sergeant
SAPS (Visible Policing)
01.2007 - 01.2022
Certificate - Crime Intelligence Gathering Course
SAPS Academy
Certificate of Higher Education - Policing
SAPS Academy
Diploma of Higher Education - Media Studies (Communication)
Boston Business College