Tebogo Masuku
Nelspruit
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 20 years of experience across project management, finance, and payroll sectors. Expertise in security strategy, crisis management, and risk assessment, ensuring organizational asset protection through tailored security policies. Proven ability to manage assignments and lead teams effectively. Committed to continuous self-development to deliver exceptional service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager-Security
Tai Protection Services (Pty) Ltd
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in developing security strategies for asset protection.
- Supported recruitment and training of security team members.
- Coordinated with law enforcement to enhance security measures.
- Helped manage security department budget and procure technologies.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
- Aided in designing access control systems.
- Participated in crisis management planning and evacuation drills.
- Evaluated new security technologies for operational efficiency.
Protocol Officer
SWALIMO
03.2026 - 03.2026
- Conducting thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, planning secure travel routes, and organizing logistics for venues.
- Maintaining constant, close supervision of the principal, performing surveillance to detect threats, and providing physical security in both public and private venues.
- Implementing access control measures at venues, checking for hazards.
- Driving utilizing defensive and evasive driving techniques, conducting vehicle security checks, and managing convoy movements.
- Supervised secure opening and closing of facilities, ensuring all entry points were locked.
- Conducted patrols across various premises to prevent intrusions and guarantee safety of personnel and property.
- Operated CCTV systems to spot any disruptions or illegal activities, promptly notifying law enforcement agencies.
- Maintained effective communication with the principal and team.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
Protocol Officer
SAMWU 13th Congress Security
03.2026 - 03.2026
- Physical Security: Protecting delegates and equipment from theft and maintaining order.
- Risk Assessment & Planning: Identifying vulnerabilities and developing security plans.
- Patrolling and Surveillance: Monitoring premises, identifying suspicious activity, and conducting security checks.
- Monitoring entry/exit points for employees, visitors, or clients.
- Acting quickly to secure areas during incidents or safety threats.
- Recording incidents, preparing daily activity reports, and Liaising joint operations command.
- Maintaining radio contact, coordinating with teams, and informing JOC of potential threat.
Protector / Back up Driver
Nkambza VIP Protection
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducting thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
- Maintaining constant, close supervision of the principal, performing surveillance to detect threats, and providing physical security in public venues.
- Checking for hazards.
- Maintaining clear communication with the main team.
- Updated daily logs with routing information, vehicle details and notable incidents.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality protocols regarding passenger and company information.
Protector Officer /Driver
Mbombela Municipality Speaker
11.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in conducting risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
- Supported planning of secure travel routes and organisation of logistics for venues.
- Aided in maintaining close supervision of the principal and performing surveillance for threat detection.
- Helped provide physical security in both public and private venues.
- Contributed to implementing access control measures at venues and checking for hazards.
- Assisted in driving and utilising defensive and evasive driving techniques.
- Supported conducting vehicle security checks and managing convoy movements.
- Facilitated clear communication with the principal and the team.
Project Manager
Moyoyo Construction And Projects
02.2012 - 07.2022
- Activity And Resource Planning.
- Organizing And Motivation Of Teams.
- Managing Deadlines.
- Ensuring Client Satisfaction.
- Monitoring Progress.
- Managing Reports And Documents.
- Attending Briefing Sessions.
- Reason For Leaving: Started My Own Company
Senior Admin Officer
Mpumalanga Provincial Government - Department Of Public Works Roads & Transport
04.2010 - 01.2012
- Assisted with preparation of auction sales.
- Supported acquisition of state vehicles.
- Prepared application files for subsidised vehicles for bid committee.
- Attended to queries from stakeholders.
- Supervised allocation of vehicles.
- Guided junior officials in their duties.
Senior State Accountant
Mpumalanga Provincial Government - Department Of Public Works Roads & Transport
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Supervising Staff
- Approving Of Documents
- Authorising Of Documents
- Attending Of Queries
- Checking Of Claims Before Capturing
- Checking Of Beneficiary Codes
- Checking Of Unauthorised Transactions
- Checking Of Rejections On Persal
- Creation Of Overtime Authorizations
- Creation Of New Garnishee Orders
- Creation Of Overtime Authorization
- Training Of Staff
- Attending Of Payments And Salary Recalls
- Handling Of Acb Rejections
- Attending Of Subsidized Vehicles Payments
- Reason For Leaving: Departments Merged
State Accountant
Mpumalanga Provincial Government - Department Of Public Works
04.2007 - 07.2008
- Assisted in verifying claims prior to capturing.
- Supported the validation of beneficiary codes.
- Monitored and flagged unauthorised transactions.
- Reviewed rejections on Persal.
- Checked stop orders for accuracy.
- Examined claim documents for completeness.
- Facilitated payment preparations.
- Processed depositing of cheques.
- Organised filing of documents and salary files.
- Handled queries and provided responses.
- Distributed reports to all institutions.
- Oversaw cheque replacements.
Accounting Clerk
Mpumalanga Provincial Government - Department Of Public Works
10.2004 - 03.2007
- Assisted with filling stop orders.
- Prepared payments for processing.
- Distributed schedules to various institutions.
- Delivered payslips to other departments.
- Responded to queries from staff.
- Recorded essential documents.
- Corrected validation reports for accuracy.
- Checked salary journals and IRP5s for compliance.
- Captured claims for overtime, standby, nightshift, and subsidised vehicles.
- Managed capturing of stop orders.
Education
Security Officer Grade "B" -
10-2020
Short Hand Course -
10-2004
Security Officer Grade "A" -
09-2024
Handle And Use A Self Loading Rifle -
08-2022
Use Of Hand Gun And Demonstrate Knowledge Of Firearm Control Act -
08-2012
Automated Cost Center Manager -
07-2007
Persal Salary - Administration -
06-2009
Logis Literacy -
05-2007
Armed Response And National Key Point -
04-2023
Matric -
Z.B. Kunene Secondary School
01-2000
Skills
- Security strategy
- Risk assessment
- Crisis management
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- Surveillance techniques
- Access control
- Emergency response
- Threat detection
- Customer relationship management
- Budgeting and financial analysis
References
- Mr. Mkhonza -Manager, Department Of Public Works Roads & Transport,
Contact : 0137666661, 0798728332
- Mr. V Bhembe -Supervisor, Department Of Public Works
Contact :083 704 4405
- Mr Z. Thwala - Supervisor : Swalimo
Contact :078 500 3695
- Ms. S. Fundama -General Manager : Tai Security
Contact :071 885 6071
Timeline
Protocol Officer
SWALIMO
03.2026 - 03.2026
Protocol Officer
SAMWU 13th Congress Security
03.2026 - 03.2026
Protector Officer /Driver
Mbombela Municipality Speaker
11.2025 - 11.2025
Protector / Back up Driver
Nkambza VIP Protection
07.2025 - 01.2026
Operations Manager-Security
Tai Protection Services (Pty) Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Moyoyo Construction And Projects
02.2012 - 07.2022
Senior Admin Officer
Mpumalanga Provincial Government - Department Of Public Works Roads & Transport
04.2010 - 01.2012
Senior State Accountant
Mpumalanga Provincial Government - Department Of Public Works Roads & Transport
08.2008 - 03.2010
State Accountant
Mpumalanga Provincial Government - Department Of Public Works
04.2007 - 07.2008
Accounting Clerk
Mpumalanga Provincial Government - Department Of Public Works
10.2004 - 03.2007
Security Officer Grade "B" -
Short Hand Course -
Security Officer Grade "A" -
Handle And Use A Self Loading Rifle -
Use Of Hand Gun And Demonstrate Knowledge Of Firearm Control Act -
Automated Cost Center Manager -
Persal Salary - Administration -
Logis Literacy -
Armed Response And National Key Point -
Matric -
Z.B. Kunene Secondary School