Buurman Dau
Pretoria
Summary
Results-driven Manager: Security Investigations with strengths in compliance management and incident response. Leads corporate investigations into security breaches and fraud, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. Cultivates a high-performance team environment focused on personal responsibility and continuous improvement. Experienced professional demonstrating strengths in leadership, investigative techniques, and resource management. Adapts to evolving challenges through effective crisis management and team development. Committed to fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in all operational aspects. Experienced in leading teams to achieve operational excellence and driving projects from conception to completion. Proven track record in optimising processes, improving customer satisfaction, and fostering collaborative work environment. Strong focus on strategic planning and resource management.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager: Security Investigations
Road Accident Fund (RAF)
Centurion
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in leading corporate investigations into security breaches, fraud, and misconduct.
- Supported compliance with legal standards and internal policies.
- Conducted risk assessments and managed incident responses.
- Facilitated personnel vetting and clearance processes.
- Conducted performance reviews, identifying areas for development and rewarding high achievers.
- Cultivated work environment focused on personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Managed organisational resources to meet administrative and operational needs whilst adhering to budgetary guidelines and meeting quality and schedule demands.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, passing all inspections without any violations.
- Investigated issues impacting organisational operations and service delivery to understand root causes, prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with law enforcement regarding criminal activities.
- Reported findings to senior leadership.
Colonel
SAPS
Polokwane
07.1993 - 09.2024
- Responsible for regulating all government buildings, parastatals, national key points, etc.
- Advising departments on physical security matters, minimum physical security standards (MPSS), and minimum information security standards (MISS).
- Arranged training for personnel and monitored performance against objectives.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Policing
UNISA
Pretoria, GP 2002 - 2006
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Compliance management
- Incident response
- Performance monitoring
- Investigative techniques
- Resource management
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Regulatory adherence
- Operational support
- Crisis management
- Analytical reporting
- Negotiation strategies
- Time-management
- Communication proficiency
- Quality Assurance
- Data analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Proactive approach
- Resource allocation
- Leadership in diverse environments
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Afrikaans
Intermediate
B1
Certification
- EC 1, Malelane, Mpumalanga.
- Grade 12, Kgoke High School, Mokopane, Limpopo
- State Security Advisors Course (SSA Course), Roodeplaat, Pretoria, Gauteng.
- Handgun, short gun and rifle competencies, Polokwane, Limpopo.
Interests
- Reading esp security related information and/or news
- Watching TV ,
- Exercising esp walking, running and participating in marathons,
- Gym, currently an active member of Virgin Active
- Watching moving during my spare time,
Accomplishments
- Successfully established Government Security Regulator in Limpopo Province.
- Led the team involved in physical security implementation at Medupi Power Station working from the floor plans successfully.
- Also led the physical security team that assisted during the physical security implementation Mokolo Pump Station (NKP).
- Formed part of the physical security teams that conducted assessments at Airport, Correctional Centres, and other national Key Points and successfully completed.
Security exhibitions
- Fundamental Security: having knowledge of access and egress control, patrolling, and security equipment operation.
- Legal compliance: have a thorough understanding of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSIRA), Criminal Procedure Act regarding arrests, and human rights principles.
- Emergency Response: Competence in evacuation procedures.
- Communication: Proficient in verbal and written English for writing reports, obtaining statements and radio communication.
- Conflict Management: Ability to handle security-related conflicts, de-escalate situations, and manage crowds.
- Attending security exhibition centres, e.g: Galagher Estate, on yearly basis in order to remain abreast with security.
Timeline
Manager: Security Investigations
Road Accident Fund (RAF)
10.2024 - Current
Colonel
SAPS
07.1993 - 09.2024
Higher National Diploma - Policing
UNISA
2002 - 2006