Shane Bezuidenhout
Operations And Security
Cape Town
Summary
As a Close Protection Officer/Security Manager, and Operations Manager I thrive working in a team, and tend to be totally focused in a hostile environment. I am of good character, totally dependable and maintain a stable happy environment outside work and enjoy various hobbies and interests and am very flexible in any work undertaking. Main personal characteristic, military orientated loyalty, dedicated to principals wellbeing and eager to learn new protocols and procedures. Also working as a mentor in an organisation to the junior members, advising and giving life skills and operational training to selected candidates with relation to on job requirements. Also my vast experience in both private, military experience, both local and international exposure makes my skills valuable to any organisation. Due to the fact that I also managed the largest Casino Resort in Africa both as Operations Manager.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Head of Security Operations
PPA Security Services
Cape Town
02.2020 - Current
- Established a strong security culture by promoting awareness campaigns and conducting employee training sessions.
- Conducted regular gap analyses to assess current state of security measures against industry best practices and emerging threats.
- Led investigations into security breaches to identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and prevent reoccurrence.
- Aligned security strategy with corporate objectives by collaborating closely with executive management teams and key stakeholders.
- Enhanced security operations by developing and implementing comprehensive policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
Operations Manager
Princeton Security Services
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Pay Roll, Pay Queries, Time Sheets, PRP (Bio metric System)
- Training, hiring staff for new sites
- Managing Staff
- Site Visits
- Startup of new sites
- Costings on client's contracts
- Hire, of new security guards, as well as follow disciplinary measures
- Monthly visits with clients
- Operational queries, general ad hoc
- General Operational duties
- Follow Health and Safety on sites, all policies and procedures
- Monthly Reports
- Daily Reports
- Weekly Reports
- Rosters
Operations Manager
Princeton Security Services
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Pay Roll, Pay Queries, Time Sheets, PRP (Bio metric System)
- Training, hiring staff for new sites
- Managing Staff
- Site Visits
- Startup of new sites
- Costings on client's contracts
- Hire, of new security guards, as well as follow disciplinary measures
- Monthly visits with clients
- Operational queries, general ad hoc
- General Operational duties
- Follow Health and Safety on sites, all policies and procedures
- Monthly Reports
- Daily Reports
- Weekly Reports
- Rosters
Area Manager
Supercare Cleaning Services
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Pay Roll, Pay Queries, Time Sheets, PRP (Bio metric System)
- Training, hiring staff for new sites
- Managing Staff
- Site Visits
- Startup of new sites
- Costings on client's contracts
- Hire, of new cleaners, as well as follow disciplinary measures
- Monthly visits with clients
- Chemical orders
- Operational queries, general ad hoc
- General Operational duties
- Follow Health and Safety on sites, all policies and procedures
- Monthly Reports
- Daily Reports
- Weekly Reports
Area Manager
Supercare Cleaning Services
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Pay Roll, Pay Queries, Time Sheets, PRP (Bio metric System)
- Training, hiring staff for new sites
- Managing Staff
- Site Visits
- Startup of new sites
- Costings on client's contracts
- Hire, of new cleaners, as well as follow disciplinary measures
- Monthly visits with clients
- Chemical orders
- Operational queries, general ad hoc
- General Operational duties
- Follow Health and Safety on sites, all policies and procedures
- Monthly Reports
- Daily Reports
- Weekly Reports
Sales Executive / Training
City Guns / Gun Fun
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Seeing clients in hotel Industry
- Promote Gun Fun
- Promote Weapons training
- Promote Competency
- Get to know all the Hotels in the city bowel
- Dealing with security companies to do their competencies'
Sales Executive / Training
City Guns / Gun Fun
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Seeing clients in hotel Industry
- Promote Gun Fun
- Promote Weapons training
- Promote Competency
- Get to know all the Hotels in the city bowel
- Dealing with security companies to do their competencies'
Operations Manager and Armed Response Manager
SJC Security
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Risk Assessment
- Weapons checks
- Time Rosters
- Checked all Armed Response Vehicles
- Training and Development
- Make sure all measures are in place all security documentation and all paperwork pertaining to all staff are in order.
- Running all Site Removals
- Pay Queries, make sure all guards are on site and check all shift changes.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures and ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the certain departments.
- Analyse reports, measurements and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Operations Manager and Armed Response Manager
SJC Security
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Risk Assessment
- Weapons checks
- Time Rosters
- Checked all Armed Response Vehicles
- Training and Development
- Make sure all measures are in place all security documentation and all paperwork pertaining to all staff are in order.
- Running all Site Removals
- Pay Queries, make sure all guards are on site and check all shift changes.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures and ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the certain departments.
- Analyse reports, measurements and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Operations Manager
Fidelity Security
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Looking after 34 sites, have +/- 300 guards under me.
- Risk Assessment
- Training and Development
- Make sure all measures are in place all security documentation and all paperwork pertaining to all staff are in order. Running all 34 sites, ect.
- Site Removals
- Pay Queries, make sure all guards are on site and check all shift changes.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures and ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the certain departments.
- Analyse reports, measurements and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Operations Manager
Fidelity Security
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Looking after 34 sites, have +/- 300 guards under me.
- Risk Assessment
- Training and Development
- Make sure all measures are in place all security documentation and all paperwork pertaining to all staff are in order. Running all 34 sites, ect.
- Site Removals
- Pay Queries, make sure all guards are on site and check all shift changes.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures and ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the certain departments.
- Analyse reports, measurements and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Operations Manager / Site Manager
Sangar Security
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Risk Assessment
- Training and Development as well as Health and Safely on site.
- Make sure all measures are in place all security documentation and all paperwork pertaining to all staff are in order. Site Removals make sure all guards are on site and check all shift changes.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures and ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the certain departments.
- Analyse reports, measurements and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Operations Manager / Site Manager
Sangar Security
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Risk Assessment
- Training and Development as well as Health and Safely on site.
- Make sure all measures are in place all security documentation and all paperwork pertaining to all staff are in order. Site Removals make sure all guards are on site and check all shift changes.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures and ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the certain departments.
- Analyse reports, measurements and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Operations Manager
Falcon Security
03.2009 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: Sun City
- In Charge of 200 people on site. Security of staff, streets, casinos and clubs.
- In Charge of Weapons in store room.
- Risk Assessment
- Training and Development
- Make sure all measures are in place all security documentation and all paperwork pertaining to all staff are in order. Running all Site Removals, Pay Queries, make sure all guards are on site and check all shift changes
- Adhere to company policies, procedures and ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the certain departments
- Analyse reports, measurements and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Sun City
Operations Manager
Falcon Security
03.2009 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: Sun City
- In Charge of 200 people on site. Security of staff, streets, casinos and clubs.
- In Charge of Weapons in store room.
- Risk Assessment
- Training and Development
- Make sure all measures are in place all security documentation and all paperwork pertaining to all staff are in order. Running all Site Removals, Pay Queries, make sure all guards are on site and check all shift changes
- Adhere to company policies, procedures and ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the certain departments
- Analyse reports, measurements and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Sun City
Personal Body Guarding
British American Tobacco
01.2006 - 02.2009
- Company Overview: Private Security Contractor and Advisor in South Africa
- Working in the South African Private Security Sector as an Armed Guard, Personal Driver, Close Protection Officer and Security & Communications Consultant on various details, focusing on international Embassy personnel -(Embassies included China, Greece, Israel, France, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Malaysia and some African countries), as well as various VIP persons
- Working in various clubs in and around Gauteng, providing security to club owners and patrons being a Close Protection Officer on various details for local music & film stars at club venues and functions.
- Advanced driver training at GEROTEC with BMW, AUDI, Daimler Chrysler and Advanced 4x4 driving skills
- Trained in Close Protection Combat (Armed & un armed), Armed house clearing, foot formations, motorcades, advance driving, surveillance & counter surveillance, Level 2 medical, protocol & etiquette, legal aspects.
- Armed Reaction Training. (SWAT)
- Firearms Control Act 2000 117705 (Act 60 of 2000) of South Africa
- SAQA Unit Standard 119652 - Shotgun Private use
- SAQA Unit Standard 119651 - Rifle Private use
- SAQA Unit Standard 119650 - Self Loading rifle / Carbine Private use
- SAQA Unit Standard 119649 - Handgun Private use
- Private Security Contractor and Advisor in South Africa
Personal Body Guarding
British American Tobacco
01.2006 - 02.2009
- Company Overview: Private Security Contractor and Advisor in South Africa
- Working in the South African Private Security Sector as an Armed Guard, Personal Driver, Close Protection Officer and Security & Communications Consultant on various details, focusing on international Embassy personnel -(Embassies included China, Greece, Israel, France, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Malaysia and some African countries), as well as various VIP persons
- Working in various clubs in and around Gauteng, providing security to club owners and patrons being a Close Protection Officer on various details for local music & film stars at club venues and functions.
- Advanced driver training at GEROTEC with BMW, AUDI, Daimler Chrysler and Advanced 4x4 driving skills
- Trained in Close Protection Combat (Armed & un armed), Armed house clearing, foot formations, motorcades, advance driving, surveillance & counter surveillance, Level 2 medical, protocol & etiquette, legal aspects.
- Armed Reaction Training. (SWAT)
- Firearms Control Act 2000 117705 (Act 60 of 2000) of South Africa
- SAQA Unit Standard 119652 - Shotgun Private use
- SAQA Unit Standard 119651 - Rifle Private use
- SAQA Unit Standard 119650 - Self Loading rifle / Carbine Private use
- SAQA Unit Standard 119649 - Handgun Private use
- Private Security Contractor and Advisor in South Africa
Facilities Manager
Hilton Hotel UK
11.2003 - 12.2005
- Facility and Property Management experience
- Staff management and HR disciplinary procedures
- Maintenance matters and procedures
- Cost saving and emergency efficiency experience
- Understanding and experience in SHE Reps, health and safety and fire compliance
- Budget setting and management (including budget reporting and analysis)
- Cost management and reporting
- Supervise the Building Managers working within the Ensure that all the buildings are well maintained:
- Ensure all buildings are properly secure
- Maintain health & safety standards of buildings
- Enforcing & implementing structures, procedures & operations to ensure that the buildings are kept to the highest standards of health, safety, security and maintenance
Facilities Manager
Hilton Hotel UK
11.2003 - 12.2005
- Facility and Property Management experience
- Staff management and HR disciplinary procedures
- Maintenance matters and procedures
- Cost saving and emergency efficiency experience
- Understanding and experience in SHE Reps, health and safety and fire compliance
- Budget setting and management (including budget reporting and analysis)
- Cost management and reporting
- Supervise the Building Managers working within the Ensure that all the buildings are well maintained:
- Ensure all buildings are properly secure
- Maintain health & safety standards of buildings
- Enforcing & implementing structures, procedures & operations to ensure that the buildings are kept to the highest standards of health, safety, security and maintenance
Personal Trainer & Operations Manager on Duty
Virgin Active, Vodaworld- SA
Kenilworth, Cape Town
01.1997 - 10.2003
- Ensuring all staff receive training programs;
- Design of nutritional meal plans;
- Body composition analysis;
- Induction training of all new members;
- Facility/Operations management;
- Customer Service Management.
Personal Trainer & Operations Manager on Duty
Virgin Active, Vodaworld- SA
Kenilworth, Cape Town
01.1997 - 10.2003
- Ensuring all staff receive training programs;
- Design of nutritional meal plans;
- Body composition analysis;
- Induction training of all new members;
- Facility/Operations management;
- Customer Service Management.
Site Foreman
Pro Care Civils
02.1992 - 12.1996
- I started training on layout of street and the function of building roads;
- Worked with Theora light, dumpy levels, pipelines and a shutter hand for 2 years;
- Worked with steel and concrete after being in field running own sites for 3 years.
- Warehouse Operator daily control
Site Foreman
Pro Care Civils
02.1992 - 12.1996
- I started training on layout of street and the function of building roads;
- Worked with Theora light, dumpy levels, pipelines and a shutter hand for 2 years;
- Worked with steel and concrete after being in field running own sites for 3 years.
- Warehouse Operator daily control
Education
Security Management Diploma - undefined
Medical Aid & CPR course - undefined
Department of Emergency Services
03.1999
Secondary Education - Science (SG), Biology (SG), Geography (SG), Mathematics (SG), English (SG), Afrikaans (SG)
Welkom High School
01.1991
Skills
Operations management
Problem-solving
Customer service
Performance monitoring
Staff management
MS office
Team leadership
Operations monitoring
Operational efficiency
Performance reporting
KPI tracking
Decision-making
Business planning
Management
Strategic planning
Client relationships
Staff training
Employee motivation
Operations oversight
Health and safety compliance
Warehouse operations
Maintaining compliance
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7312115260087
- Availability: TBA
- ID Number: 7312115260087
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: single
Career Aspirations
As a Close Protection Officer/Security Manager, and Operations Manager I thrive working in a team, and tend to be totally focused in a hostile environment. I am of good character, totally dependable and maintain a stable happy environment outside work and enjoy various hobbies and interests and am very flexible in any work undertaking. Main personal characteristic, military orientated loyalty, dedicated to principals wellbeing and eager to learn new protocols and procedures. Also working as a mentor in an organisation to the junior members, advising and giving life skills and operational training to selected candidates with relation to on job requirements. Also my vast experience in both private, military experience, both local and international exposure makes my skills valuable to any organisation. Due to the fact that I also managed the largest Casino Resort in Africa both as Operations Manager.
Education
Welkom High School, 1991-12-31, Science (SG), Biology (SG), Geography (SG), Mathematics (SG), English (SG), Afrikaans (SG), Full Colours awarded in Rugby, First Team Rugby Captain, Windows 95, Microsoft Word & Excel, Medical Aid & CPR course, Department of Emergency Services, 1999-03-31, Introduction to Windows '95, Health & Racquet Club Group, Fitness Instructors Course, Virgin Active, Operations Management course, Virgin Active, Manager on Duty course, Virgin Active, Fitness Management course, Virgin Active, Security Grading Psira Grade A, Security Management Diploma, Completed, Gauteng North Power-lifting champion, Full Provincial Colours, 1998-12-31, Second place - South African Power-lifting Championships, under 100kg class, 1998-12-31, First place - Free-State Provincial Bodybuilding Championships, 1996-12-31, First place - Overall - Welkom Classics - Bodybuilding Championships, 1996-12-31, Arnolds - 1st Place, 2018-12-31
Full Names
Shane Bezuidenhout
Equity Status
White, Male
References
- Mr Grobelar, Fidility Security, 084 425 1649
- Natasha Lyon, Sangar Security, 083 660 6132
- Robbie Hutchinson, Supercare, 083 9383903
References
- Mr Grobelar, Fidility Security, 084 425 1649
- Natasha Lyon, Sangar Security, 083 660 6132
- Robbie Hutchinson, Supercare, 083 9383903
Certification
Firearms and fpos
Timeline
Firearms and fpos
09-2023
Head of Security Operations
PPA Security Services
02.2020 - Current
Operations Manager
Princeton Security Services
11.2019 - 01.2020
Operations Manager
Princeton Security Services
11.2019 - 01.2020
Area Manager
Supercare Cleaning Services
07.2019 - 10.2019
Area Manager
Supercare Cleaning Services
07.2019 - 10.2019
Sales Executive / Training
City Guns / Gun Fun
09.2018 - 06.2019
Sales Executive / Training
City Guns / Gun Fun
09.2018 - 06.2019
Operations Manager and Armed Response Manager
SJC Security
03.2015 - 08.2018
Operations Manager and Armed Response Manager
SJC Security
03.2015 - 08.2018
Operations Manager
Fidelity Security
11.2014 - 03.2015
Operations Manager
Fidelity Security
11.2014 - 03.2015
Operations Manager / Site Manager
Sangar Security
04.2012 - 10.2014
Operations Manager / Site Manager
Sangar Security
04.2012 - 10.2014
Operations Manager
Falcon Security
03.2009 - 02.2012
Operations Manager
Falcon Security
03.2009 - 02.2012
Personal Body Guarding
British American Tobacco
01.2006 - 02.2009
Personal Body Guarding
British American Tobacco
01.2006 - 02.2009
Facilities Manager
Hilton Hotel UK
11.2003 - 12.2005
Facilities Manager
Hilton Hotel UK
11.2003 - 12.2005
Personal Trainer & Operations Manager on Duty
Virgin Active, Vodaworld- SA
01.1997 - 10.2003
Personal Trainer & Operations Manager on Duty
Virgin Active, Vodaworld- SA
01.1997 - 10.2003
Site Foreman
Pro Care Civils
02.1992 - 12.1996
Site Foreman
Pro Care Civils
02.1992 - 12.1996
Security Management Diploma - undefined
Medical Aid & CPR course - undefined
Department of Emergency Services
Secondary Education - Science (SG), Biology (SG), Geography (SG), Mathematics (SG), English (SG), Afrikaans (SG)
Welkom High School