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Gert Botes
Address: Komatie Rivier Straat 29 Cashan, Rustenburg
Mobile: 082 802 5272
Email: gchbotes@gmail.com
Professional Profile
A Personal, Asset, and Corporate Security Professional and Manager with an in depth understanding
of the application of security measures in mining, manufacturing, and production plant context s.
Individual’s practical application of Criminal Procedure Act, his extensive experience in corporate
security, risk mitigation and criminal investigations, and his commitment and keenness to grow and
maintain his skillset, enables him to consistently identify and attend to criminal and malicious intent in
a timely manner.
Education and Qualifications
Degree B Tech Security Management, 2001
School Leaving Certificate: Matric, 1987
Skills
 Microsoft Office  Criminal Procedure Act
 VIP Protection  Asset Protection
 Corporate Protection  Mining Security
 CCTV Operating Systems  Access Control Systems
 Contract Management  Team Leadership
 Consulting  Budgeting and Expense Control
 Staff Management
Professional Development
 Firearms Competencies 9 mm ,Rifle and Shotgun, 2009
 PSIRA Courses Grade E – A, 1999
 Special Weapon and Tactics, 1993
 Inland Terror, 1992
 SAPS Basic Training, 1991
 Parra Battalion Training, 1989
Career Summary
2010 - 2015 Lanxess Chrome Mine (Pty)Ltd
Security & Logistics Manager
 Develop and implement strategic, tactical, and operational interventions aimed at personal,
environmental, and asset protection, covering the mine as well as products transported to export
ports (Richards bay and Durban)
 Develop security plans, programs, and response procedures to emergencies, operational crisis,
physical security, incident management, and security investigations
 Identify, analyse and interpret security risks and recommend / implement countermeasures
 Conduct site audits and reviews, develop and present security recommendations
 Monitor and evaluate unit performance on key security issues and programs, and recommend
appropriate corrective action
 Ensure correct product and quantities are dispatched according to client requirements

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2001 - 2010 Wright Guards Security Services
Security Contracts Manager / Security Consultant
 Protected business environment, business assets, and VIPs
 Advised the client and senior management on current operational status regarding criminal
activities at the mine
 Implemented the organisational security function, that included contract management covering
130 employees
 Identified, analysed and interpreted security risks and recommended / implemented
countermeasures
 Managed and coordinated security related finances, developed budgets and controlled expenses
 Managed security related human resources, that included determining staffing requirements on
current work and new projects, attending to all HR/IR related incidents, as well as security
personnel duty rosters
 From a security perspective, ensured compliance with and maintenance of ISO 9001 certification
 Conducted and coordinated criminal investigations, and liaise with internal and external
stakeholders, such as SAPS and Judiciary
1999 - 2001 AMPLATS Rassimone Section
Protection Officer
 Protected business environment, business assets
 Identified, analysed and interpreted security risks and recommended / implemented
countermeasures
1990 - 1999 SAPS
Warrant Officer
 Protected and served citizenry
Personal Details
Driving Licence: Code EB, Full Clean License
ID number: 700212 5343 086
Marital Status: Married
Interests Include: Fishing, Gardening and Rugby
References are available on request