Solly Papo
Security Manager
Centurion,Gauteng
Summary
I am an established Security Manager with a sound track record leading risk management operations for all business areas and implementing Minimum Physical Security Standards and standards issued by the Government Security Structures.
A security professional with phenomenal ability to formulate strategic assessment objectives and performance criteria to ensure security compliance and effectively establish, implement and co-ordinate compliance assessment plans.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
8
8
Languages
Work History
Contracts Manager
Basticept Pty Ltd
03.2020 - Current
- Maintaining good relations internal, external and with 3rd party contractor employees
- Ensuring the rendering of security service deliver i
- Ensuring compliance and that all security officers meet contractual requirements as stipulated by the organization
- Identification and mitigation of risks
- Constantly evaluating the service levels provided and making recommendations to the client regarding the improvement of services
- General management and supervision of security operations, including rosters and posting of staff
- Ensuring that all HR related queries are dealt with promptly
- Investigating incidents and investigations
- Attend meetings internal, external and with 3rd party contractor employees
- Compile weekly, monthly and annual site incident reports
- Control budget for security operations and monitor expenses
- Security infrastructure review and maintenance.
Acting Middle Manager Security Services
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Formulate strategic assessment objectives and performance criteria to ensure the assurance, monitoring and reporting on compliance
- Establish, implement and co-ordinate compliance assessment plans
- Perform security technical evaluations
- Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships
- Manage resources to ensure the development and implementation of safety and security projects in line with statutory requirements
- Lead the coordination of safety and security systems audit, ensuring that recommendations are implemented
- Manage the strategic stakeholder liaison with internal and external security stakeholders such as SAPS, SSA, SANDF
- Implement and maintain the performance management plan
- Establish, implement and co-ordinate security business plan
- Implement and co-ordinate the business information system
- Plan, implement and manage required security measures according to corporate policy requirements
- Develop and implement safety and security projects in line with statutory requirements
- Co-ordinate regular and adhoc safety and security systems audits, as well as ensuring that recommendations are implemented
- Lead Security contract management
- Conduct intelligence led security and criminal investigations in consultation with management and SAPS.
Manager Security Services
Eskom
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Delivered contracts management control and administered services
- Managed and reported on the provision of a contract management service and ensured the validation and maintenance of accurate information in the designated system
- Initiated contract management analysis and provided reports
- Managed and resolved contract disputes, adjudications, arbitrations and legal proceedings
- Influenced contract documentation selection, population, collation and compilation for approval
- Influenced the conclusion of tender evaluation processes, contract clarifications and cost negotiations
- Managed team performance, development skills, knowledge and capabilities
- Managed compliance with all Eskom and site related governance and safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) requirements
- Managed and coordinated the in-house and contracted security service provider resources in line NEC principles
- Developed and coordinated the area management plan and strategies capable of carrying out the strategic business objectives
- Conducted periodic Threat and Risk Assessments for the Medupi Power Station Project
- Identified and implemented best investigation practices to proactively mitigate security, safety and criminal risks
- Developed and implemented necessary measures to assure the integrity of the information, assets and personnel.
Crime Risk Officer
Eskom
09.2010 - 08.2015
- Developed and implemented crime reduction strategies by initialising a crime reduction plan based on dynamics and trends within the area; engaging with local forums and comparing crime prevalence within the area
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders regarding crime reduction strategies
- Implemented and monitored corrective measures on identified crime trends
- Provided advice to the business on proactive crime reduction activities
- Ensured the continuous crime awareness campaigns within the area and evaluated protection status on high crime sites and premises and make recommendations
- Implemented objective investigative techniques that comply with ethical and legal conduct
- Initiated the process of investigations during incidents and accidents, following up and ensuring closure
- Ensured the development of investigation report and feedback to relevant stakeholders
- Ensured adherence to Eskom ethical procedures and directives during investigations
- Conducted security risk assessments and developed reports in line with business needs
- Gathered crime information relating to incidents and crime tendencies within the area.
Assistant Security Manager
Gold Reef City Casino and Resort
06.2009 - 08.2010
Senior Security Officer
ICASA
12.2008 - 06.2009
Senior Protection Officer
PBMR
02.2008 - 11.2008
Assistant Director: Operational Security and Anti-Corruption
Office of the Premier
09.2006 - 01.2008
Security Officer
State Security Agency
08.2004 - 08.2006
Senior Security Officer
National Treasury
10.2003 - 07.2004
Non Commissioned Officer (Corporal)
SANDF (SA Air Force)
05.1997 - 09.2003
Education
Programme in Programmes and Project Management - undefined
Wits School of Governance
Grade A. LEBZ Security Training - undefined
National Diploma Security and Risk Management - undefined
UNISA
Managing Crime Intelligence Practices - undefined
HJN Training
Certificate in Project Management - undefined
College Camus
Introduction Course to SAMTRAC - undefined
NOSA
Course in Occupational SHE - undefined
NOSA
Safety Management Course - undefined
SAMTRA
Executive Leadership Development Programme - undefined
GIBS
Course in Security Management - undefined
National Intelligence Agency
National Higher Certificate Security and Risk management - undefined
University of SA
Security Instructor Course - undefined
Frontier Security Training Academy
National Certificate Security and Risk management - undefined
University of SA
Security Officers Grade E B - undefined
Central Security Training Academy
Reconnaissance Platoon Course - undefined
SANDF
Course in investigation of crime and civil matters - undefined
University of SA
Junior Non Commissioned Officers Course - undefined
SANDF
Basic Protection Course - undefined
SANDF
Weapon Phase of the Task Force Course - undefined
SANDF
Practical Pistol Shooting Course - undefined
SANDF
Basic Rope Work - undefined
SANDF
Basic Military Training - undefined
SANDF
Skills
Risk Management
Service Level Agreements
Security Procedures and Policy
Investigative Skills
Crisis Management
Knowledge of ISO 9000, 45000 and ISO 14000 as well as the implementation thereof
Through knowledge of South African security regulations and applicable legislation
Personal Information
- Notice Period: One Month
- Nationality: South African
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Timeline
Contracts Manager
Basticept Pty Ltd
03.2020 - Current
Acting Middle Manager Security Services
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
04.2018 - 11.2018
Manager Security Services
Eskom
09.2015 - 03.2018
Crime Risk Officer
Eskom
09.2010 - 08.2015
Assistant Security Manager
Gold Reef City Casino and Resort
06.2009 - 08.2010
Senior Security Officer
ICASA
12.2008 - 06.2009
Senior Protection Officer
PBMR
02.2008 - 11.2008
Assistant Director: Operational Security and Anti-Corruption
Office of the Premier
09.2006 - 01.2008
Security Officer
State Security Agency
08.2004 - 08.2006
Senior Security Officer
National Treasury
10.2003 - 07.2004
Non Commissioned Officer (Corporal)
SANDF (SA Air Force)
05.1997 - 09.2003
Programme in Programmes and Project Management - undefined
Wits School of Governance
Grade A. LEBZ Security Training - undefined
National Diploma Security and Risk Management - undefined
UNISA
Managing Crime Intelligence Practices - undefined
HJN Training
Certificate in Project Management - undefined
College Camus
Introduction Course to SAMTRAC - undefined
NOSA
Course in Occupational SHE - undefined
NOSA
Safety Management Course - undefined
SAMTRA
Executive Leadership Development Programme - undefined
GIBS
Course in Security Management - undefined
National Intelligence Agency
National Higher Certificate Security and Risk management - undefined
University of SA
Security Instructor Course - undefined
Frontier Security Training Academy
National Certificate Security and Risk management - undefined
University of SA
Security Officers Grade E B - undefined
Central Security Training Academy
Reconnaissance Platoon Course - undefined
SANDF
Course in investigation of crime and civil matters - undefined
University of SA
Junior Non Commissioned Officers Course - undefined
SANDF
Basic Protection Course - undefined
SANDF
Weapon Phase of the Task Force Course - undefined
SANDF
Practical Pistol Shooting Course - undefined
SANDF
Basic Rope Work - undefined
SANDF
Basic Military Training - undefined
SANDF