Mzaifane France Komane
Manager: Facilities And Security
Summary
Highly experienced and accomplished Manager: Facilities and Security with over 20 years of expertise in security environments and 12 years in facilities management. Successfully acted as the Manager: Facilities and Security for a 4-year period before being permanently appointed to the role, demonstrating exceptional leadership, strategic decision-making, and operational oversight. Possesses a robust academic foundation, including a Diploma in Security Risk Management, an Advanced Diploma in Security Management, and currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management. These qualifications are complemented by a proven track record in team building, project and contract management, crisis and incident management, compliance and regulatory adherence, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
Work History
Manager: Facilities and Security
Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission
08.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement the facilities and security strategy and operating model within set timeframes;
- Ensure alignment with CIPC`s business objectives by contributing to annual performance plan (APP).
- Develop and implement security policies, directives and procedures;
- Support strategic operational goals by contributing to annual planning and budget formulation of the organisation;
- Achieve complete security management systems in accordance with organisation plans and adherence to legislation and agreed regulatory bodies' processes and procedures;
- Oversee the delivery of primary and secondary security services in line with MISS policy document and and operational criteria;
- Manage the implementation and maintenance of security infrastructure, including access control, permit systems, CCTV, and intruder detection systems;
- Coordinate risk and loss control measures to mitigate potential threats and enhance site security;
- Conduct regular investigations, assessments, and audits to maintain a secure environment;
- Promote security awareness through targeted training and campaigns, fostering a security-conscious culture across the organisation;
- Ensure adherence to relevant legislative building, safety and security standards, codes of practice, and best practices;
- Create and manage the implementation of planned maintenance activities and ensure ongoing execution by project managing the entire process;
- Oversee the management of a successful delivery of a fully integrated facilities management solution covering all CIPC Office, including regional offices.
- Ensure all service providers are managed in terms of their contract (built environment professionals, security, gardening, pest control, sanitation, cleaning, maintenance and fleet);
- Establish and maintain effective and efficient administrative system;
- Ensure administration of vetting office and align with vetting requirements of SSA;
- Attend and represent the organisation in security management meetings;
Facilities Management Officer
Companies Intellectual Properties Companies (CIPC)
10.2013 - 07.2024
- Overseeing and manage the entire CIPC facilities, security, safety and fleet management
- Develop, review and implement facilities and security policies, procedures, including the management and monitor of adherence to security systems
- Conduct security risk assessment and make recommendations on the proposed security measures to implement
- Conduct preliminary security breach investigations and compile a report on the findings
- Conduct preliminary investigations with regards to theft and or loss within the organisation
- Manage and maintain all aspects of building, accommodation and facilities in compliance with the Government policies and statutory building regulations
- Plan, coordinate, manage and implement facility and accommodation related services/repairs, replacement and maintenance works, general upkeep, cleaning services, fire safety, car-park management, and put in place procurement plans to obtain contracts to support the works
- Plan and oversee project works for facility enhancement
- Manage, coordinate and put in place measures to manage all facilities and security contract to ensure fulfillment of contractual requirement, monitor contracts performance
- Manage and monitor the integration of Institutional Health and Safety policies and the adherence to Occupational health and safety Act
- Ensure that all staff members have access to the OHS Act and relevant regulations
- Management of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and investigations
- Identify potential safety emergency and specify the applicable response actions in advance with the relevant standard operation procedure to minimize the impact
- Identify safety training needs, organize and coordinate safety training courses and prepare training material where appropriate
- Liaise regularly with peers to ensure that they have the support they need for them to meet their Health and Safety accountabilities
- Ensure effective communication and build relationship with key stakeholders
- Manage and evaluate the service level agreement between CIPC and service providers
- Manage and coordinate emergency drills
- Manage and oversee the management and coordination of staff and business preparedness in emergency and business continuity management
- Assist in the management of assets and participate in the assets disposal committee
- Manage the maintenance and use of CIPC fleet
Assistant Director: Security and Facilities
Companies Intellectual Properties Companies (CIPC)
11.2011 - 09.2013
- Management of all security functions with the organisation (i.e
- Physical, personnel, document & communications and computer security) in accordance with MISS Policy Document
- Conduct security risk assessment and make recommendations on the proposed security measures to implement
- Conduct preliminary security breach investigations and compile a report on the findings
- Conduct preliminary investigations with regards to theft and or loss within the organisation
- Manage, coordinate and put in place measures to manage relevant contract to ensure fulfilment of contractual requirement, monitor contracts performance
- Conduct security and safety awareness
- Manage and monitor all service level agreement between CIPC and service providers
- Manage and monitor the integration of Institutional Health and Safety policies and the adherence to Occupational health and safety Act
- Ensure that all staff members have access to the OHS Act and relevant regulations
- Management of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and investigations
- Identify potential safety emergency and specify the applicable response actions in advance with the relevant standard operation procedure to minimize the impact
- Identify safety training needs, organize and coordinate safety training courses and prepare training material where appropriate
- Liaise regularly with peers to ensure that they have the support they need for them to meet their Health and Safety accountabilities
- Ensure effective communication and build relationship with key stakeholders
- Manage and evaluate the service level agreement between CIPC and service providers
- Manage and coordinate emergency drills
- Assist with the management and coordination of staff and business preparedness in emergency and business continuity management
- Assist in the management of assets and participate in the assets disposal committee
- Management and maintenance of CIPC fleet
Police Officer – (Sergeant): Security Advisory Services
South African Police Services – Protection & Security Services
07.2009 - 10.2011
- Advise Government department, entities, National Keys Points regarding physical security measures
- Received a security appraisal request and prepare for a security appraisal by making the necessary arrangements with clients or representative
- Visit the clients premises with intent to conduct the appraisal
- Conduct interviews
- Conduct security assessment or appraisal in government, parastatals and National Key Points
- Visit the clients premises, conduct interviews and make notes
- Physically conduct assess and identify security risk, while taking picture for report purpose
- Interview all relevant people who may be of assistance with regards to the appraisal, and gather as much information as possible
- Identify deficiency and make recommendation to the clients
- Compile a security appraisal report for the clients in accordance with the findings and recommendations
- Participate in the implementation meetings and assist where necessary
- Participate in physical security inductions and orientations
Police officer (Sergeant) – VIP Protection /Close Protector
South African Police Services – Protection & Security Services
08.2000 - 06.2009
- Protection and transportation of State and foreign dignitaries in transit
- Escorting of principals to, within and from the venue
- Evaluating of principals programme daily and identifying potential risk with the assistance of SSA
- Adhering at all times to protocols and etiquette
- Make reconnaissance of the route prior to visiting the locations or area and receive crime statistics from nearest police station
- Advice principal on security issues and conduct vehicle inspection regularly
Education
Matric (STD 10) -
Amogelang Secondary School
04.2001 - 12.1998
National Diploma - Security Risk Management
University of South Africa
12.2010 -
Advance Diploma - Security Management
University of South Africa
04.2001 - 01.2019
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management -
MANCOSA
01.2022 - Current
Skills
- Strategic planning and decision making;
- Team leadership and problem solving;
- Operational Co-ordination and Supervision;
- Procurement management;
- Planning management;
- Facilities [soft & hard services] inspections;
- Contracts Management;
- Operations management;
Certification
First Phase of basic SAPS Training Course, SAPS College, 12/2002
Previous Surname
Dube
Email Addresses
- Komza28@gmail.com
- Mkomane@cipc.co.za
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8005285660081
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code B
Reference
(1) Ms Famida Fakira - Immediate Supervisor (CIPC)
Executive Manager: Corporate Service
065 911 8266
(2) Mr. Doctor Mdhluli
Senior Manager: Human Capital (CIPC)
082 902 4448/083 324 5924
(3) Mr Charles Makopo - Previous Commander (SAPS)
L/Colonel
082 416 0561
Timeline
Manager: Facilities and Security
Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission
08.2024 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management -
MANCOSA
01.2022 - Current
Facilities Management Officer
Companies Intellectual Properties Companies (CIPC)
10.2013 - 07.2024
Assistant Director: Security and Facilities
Companies Intellectual Properties Companies (CIPC)
11.2011 - 09.2013
National Diploma - Security Risk Management
University of South Africa
12.2010 -
Police Officer – (Sergeant): Security Advisory Services
South African Police Services – Protection & Security Services
07.2009 - 10.2011
Matric (STD 10) -
Amogelang Secondary School
04.2001 - 12.1998
Advance Diploma - Security Management
University of South Africa
04.2001 - 01.2019
Police officer (Sergeant) – VIP Protection /Close Protector
South African Police Services – Protection & Security Services
08.2000 - 06.2009
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