Terence Raditsela Matsie
Protections Services Manager
Middelburg,1035
Summary
Terence is a loyal, dedicated, passionate Security Professional with over 30 years of technical Security experience in contracts management and forensic investigations for Anglo-American coal mines in South Africa. He has a proven track record in interpersonal skills, security administration, management, and investigations. He is seeking a challenging role in security supervision, management, or investigation within your organization.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Protection Services Manager
Thungela Resources
Emalahleni
02.2019 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: formerly Anglo-American Coal SA business
- Led security operations and investigations during a challenging mine closure and transition period from Anglo-American to the current Thungela Resources.
- Conducted safety and security risk assessments and implemented risk reduction measures that minimise injuries and loss of assets.
- Analysed crime trends and continuously reduced the risk of injuries and loss of assets through criminal activities.
- Researched, identified security breaches, and implemented effective security control measures.
- Plan, lead, organize, and control all security operations.
- Developed and implemented performance service level agreements and conducted monthly service evaluations.
Protection Services Manager
Mafube Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd
Middelburg
06.2007 - 01.2010
- Developed and implemented security procedures in line with Anglo-American policies.
- Conducted Risk assessments, recommended and implemented security measures to mitigate the risks of injuries to employees and loss of assets through criminal activities.
- Plan, lead, organize, and control all security operations within the budgeted costs.
Senior Security Superintendent
Anglo American Coal - Greenside Colliery
Emalahleni
- Led the security department with reporting responsibility to the Finance Manager, dotted line to the Head of Protection and forensic services.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
Security Superintendent
Anglo-American Coal – Kriel Colliery
Emalahleni
01.2000
- Second in charge of the security department and led the investigation team direct reporting responsibility to the Protection Services Manager.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
- Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, introducing new methodologies to increase productivity and reduce overall project costs.
Senior Security Officer
Anglo-American coal SA – SACE security complex – Witbank
Emalahleni
04.1984 - 12.1999
- Promoted to various positions from a patrolman up to a senior security officer’s position.
- Managed access control systems effectively, ensuring only authorized personnel were granted entry to restricted areas.
- Improved response times to incidents with streamlined communication processes between team members.
Police Officer
Former Gazankulu Homeland Police Force
Bushbuckridge
03.1983 - 03.1984
- Gained foundational experience in law enforcement.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
Education
Higher Certificate - Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation
University of Johannesburg
South Africa04.2025
National Diploma - Security Risk Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
South Africa10.2010
Skills
- Developing and implementing an effective and efficient crime prevention and investigation security strategy for a big organization
- Conducting safety and security risk assessments for big companies to mitigate the risks of injuries and losses of company assets
- Leading and influencing security teams by creating a conducive working environment for all
References
- Zuni, Hammond, Finance Manager, zuni.hammond@thungela.com, 0826834597, Khwezela Colliery
- Barry, Jansen Van Rensburg, Head of Protection & Forensic Services, 0837981422, Thungela Resources
- Neo, Monareng, General Manager, 0665056383, Thungela Resources, Khwezela Colliery
Interests
Teamwork, High discipline and ethical behaviour, Christian and going to church, Jogging
Accomplishments
- Worked for Anglo-American for more than 30 years with a clean record of service.
- Enrolled for part-time studies and completed academic qualifications in the security field.
- Completed in-service trainings and Anglo-American Leadership programmes.
- Consistently recognized and rated as a high performer over a period of five consecutive years.
Skill Development &Training
- Advanced Course in Investigation (Crime Scene Technical), Technikon Pretoria during the year 2001.
- Statement Analysis and Interviewing course at Technikon Pretoria during the year 2000.
- Informer Handling Skills - CCI and Decentralized Training – South African Police.
- Business Writing Skills – Anglo American Central Training Unit – Macauvlei during the year 1995.
- Basic investigation in the investigation and solving of crime – Technikon Pretoria during the year 2000.
- Detective course for security officials – CCI & Decentralised Training - SA Police Northern Cape - 1995.
- SWAT Training course – SA Police Services, Public order police services (1998).
- Facilitation & presentation Techniques, Centurion Academy (2014).
- Voluntary principles on Human rights and security course facilitated by Advocate Botha (2016).
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES
- Intermediate Management Development Program, Maccauvlei Training Centre, University of Stellenbosch (2003)
- Anglo-American Programme for Management Excellence, Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria (2011)
- Anglo American Programme for Management Excellence
COMPETENCIES
- PSIRA Grade A
- Firearm competency
- Computer Literacy (MS. WORD, EXCEL & POWER POINT)
Timeline
Senior Protection Services Manager
Thungela Resources
02.2019 - 12.2024
Protection Services Manager
Mafube Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd
06.2007 - 01.2010
Security Superintendent
Anglo-American Coal – Kriel Colliery
01.2000
Senior Security Officer
Anglo-American coal SA – SACE security complex – Witbank
04.1984 - 12.1999
Police Officer
Former Gazankulu Homeland Police Force
03.1983 - 03.1984
Senior Security Superintendent
Anglo American Coal - Greenside Colliery
Higher Certificate - Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation
University of Johannesburg
National Diploma - Security Risk Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)