Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
YEARS' EXPERIENCE
Valid driver’s licence * Firearm competency .Ability to work shifts and under p
Timeline
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Obed Asaph Zitha

Obed Asaph Zitha

Metro Police Officer
Johannesburg

Summary

Proven law enforcement and investigations professional with experience in criminal investigations, security operations, and intelligence-driven policing. Achievements include successful investigation support leading to prosecutions and convictions, effective case management, and strong stakeholder coordination. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of criminal justice procedures, legal compliance, and operational risk management through academic and practical experience. Holds a National Diploma in Policing and currently completing an LLB degree as final year student.

Overview

6
6
Languages
17
17
Certifications
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Metro Police Officer (Constable)

Johannesburg Metro Police Department
12.2019 - Current
  • My core functions
  • Crime Investigation
  • VIP protection
  • Liaising with SAPS/NPA officials.
  • Protection Services
  • Departmental Operations
  • Crime scene Investigations
  • Civil Rapid Reaction
  • Industry: Public Safety

CCTV Reaction Unit (Metro Police Officer)

JMPD, Integrated Intelligence Operating Centre (IIOC)
01.2019 - Current

Criminal & Security Investigator

Experienced law enforcement and investigations professional with extensive knowledge in criminal investigations, evidence gathering, interviewing techniques, statement analysis, suspect tracing, case docket management, and court procedures. Skilled in conducting complex investigations, compiling comprehensive reports, and working with multi-disciplinary stakeholders to ensure successful case resolution and prosecution outcomes.

Security Management & Risk

Competent security and risk management practitioner with experience in crime prevention, threat assessment, operational planning, incident management, access control oversight, and security compliance. Proven ability to coordinate security operations, supervise personnel, enforce policies, and maintain organisational safety standards in high-pressure environments.

Intelligence & Investigative Operations

Highly analytical investigator with strong capabilities in intelligence gathering, information analysis, surveillance coordination, suspect profiling, and operational investigations. Experienced in identifying criminal patterns, developing investigative strategies, and supporting proactive law enforcement operations through evidence-based policing methods.

Leadership & Supervisory

Disciplined and results-driven law enforcement officer with strong leadership, team coordination, and conflict management skills. Capable of supervising operational teams, mentoring junior officers, maintaining discipline, and ensuring effective execution of investigative and security objectives.

Legal & Compliance Knowledge

Knowledgeable in criminal law, legal procedures, evidential requirements, and regulatory compliance through practical investigative experience and legal studies. Able to apply legal principles in investigations, policy implementation, report compilation, and courtroom testimony.

Dedicated law enforcement and investigations professional with experience in criminal investigations, security operations, intelligence gathering, crime prevention, and risk management. Possesses strong knowledge of investigative methodologies, evidence handling, interviewing techniques, and legal procedures. Demonstrates excellent leadership, report writing, stakeholder coordination, and court presentation abilities. Holds a National Diploma in Policing and currently completing an LLB degree, combining practical investigative expertise with legal knowledge to support effective law enforcement and security management operations.

Education

Basic Municipal Police Officers Course - Sec 64L SAPS ACT

Johannesburg Metro Police Academy
01.2019

Traffic Officers Course - Sec 3 Road Traffic Act

Johannesburg Metro Police Academy
01.2019

National Diploma - Policing

Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbjlpark
01.2012

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

UNISA
Florida, Johannesburg
2026

Matric - undefined

Hanyani Thomo High School
01.2008

Skills

Computer literacy

Interviewing skills

Documenting and safeguarding of evidence and testimony for court

Report writing

Social skills

Surveillance skills

Incident investigating skills

Suspect tracing skills

Analysing skills

Project investigations management skills

Internal and external stakeholder management skills

Business processes and systems

Specific knowledge of the environment in which a long-term insurer operates, as well as knowledge of financial institutions in general

Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations and legal principles applicable to the financial industry (MFMA, FAIS, FMA, FICA, PRECCA, POCDATARA, POPIA, Criminal and Civil Procedure Act etc)

Knowledge and application of digital technology and Open Source Intelligence Tools (OSINT) and (FAFA)

Crime scene investigation techniques

Crime prevention and combating skills

Gathering of evidence (Evidence leader skills)

conducting of security risk assessments

daily security operations surveillance, route planning; patrolling, site reconnaissance visits

safe driving practices and compliance with defensive driving standards

Direct and review threat and risk assessments for executive movements

Approve operational plans for travel, events and high-risk engagements

Conduct of regular risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions

Manage of responses to security incidents, including investigation, documentation and resolution

Certification

Grade A PSIRA 2024

References

  • Chief Superintendent Chunee, Senior Group Commander, 082 978 7410
  • Senior Sergeant Commander Rudolph Potsane,0828211007
  • JMPD Chief of Police Commissioner Patrick Jaca, 0825593880

YEARS' EXPERIENCE

5 years

Valid driver’s licence * Firearm competency .Ability to work shifts and under p

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Firearm competency
  • Ability to work shifts and under pressure
  • Willingness to travel
  • Court testimony experience
  • Investigative experience
  • Security grades/registrations with PSIRA
  • Report writing skills
  • Knowledge of criminal procedures
  • Leadership/team coordination

• Extensive experience in criminal investigations and law enforcement operations
• Experienced in compiling investigation reports and court-ready documentation
• Strong knowledge of criminal justice procedures and evidence handling
• Excellent communication, interviewing, and conflict-management skills
• Able to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Willing to work irregular hours and operational deployments

Timeline

Metro Police Officer (Constable)

Johannesburg Metro Police Department
12.2019 - Current

CCTV Reaction Unit (Metro Police Officer)

JMPD, Integrated Intelligence Operating Centre (IIOC)
01.2019 - Current

Matric - undefined

Hanyani Thomo High School

Traffic Officers Course - Sec 3 Road Traffic Act

Johannesburg Metro Police Academy

Basic Municipal Police Officers Course - Sec 64L SAPS ACT

Johannesburg Metro Police Academy

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

UNISA

National Diploma - Policing

Vaal University of Technology
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