1. Morné Hein Van Der Nest
Address: 1458 Walter Avenue, Waverley, Pretoria
Telephone: +27 60 680 2080
ID: 720329 5007 085
E-mail: mornehvandernest@gmail.com
Date of Birth: 29 March 1972 Driving License: Code B
Motivated and driven close protection officer with excellent interpersonal skills, results
driven with experience in team work and working as an individual. I understand the
importance of good security measures, which is why my approach is hands-on and
serious at all times. I have 24 years’ experience in the security industry, of which 5 years
was with the South African Police Service (Presidential Protection Unit PPU and other
Specialized Units), 9 years with the Saudi Royal Family, as well as various other clients. I
have been Operations Manager for Close Protection Officers and Security Drivers at
SSG (Specialized Services Group). Currently I am appointed as General Manager at Hi-
Risk Unit, Strategic and Rapid Response Unit and Manager of the Uber Taxi protection
detail
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
• Grade 12 (Matric) 1990 Grens High school, East Londen
• Basic Police Training, Pretoria, 1991
• SAPS Executive Protection, VIP Course, Verdrag training camp, 1991
• Special Weapons and Tactics Course (SWAT) 1994
• Firearm Competency (Handgun, shotgun & Machine Carbine) 2012
• Close Protection Officer/Operative Course - Spartan Risk Management 2012
• SASSETA Accredited Assessor - NR: 19A78062529 (see attached certificates for unit
standards)
• Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) - Security Grade A & Reaction Officer
(Reg. Nr.1116075) 2014
• Facilitator: Guided Methodologies - US Nr. 117871
• Conduct Outcome Based Assessments - US Nr. 115753 (January 2012)
• Occupational Health & Safety Training - Baytech Training, Midrand, Gauteng (7-9 January
2013)
• United Nations Training (ELAP - Peace Operations Training Institute)
(Completed 1 October 2009)
COMPUTING SKILLS:
Operating Systems: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

2. Dec 2016 – current BICASEC
Operations Manager
• Management of Reaction and Rapid Response Unit members
Strategic Response Unit and Close Protection Officers (CPO)
1. Make sure all vehicles are arranged and drivers have been checked and
vetted as well as criminal back ground checks done criminal background
checks are done and drivers licences are up to date
2. Make sure all travel arrangements are correct for Very Important
Persons (VIP) pickups and escorts to the hotel.
3. Make sure Security Sweeps are been done at VIPs rooms, eg bomb
sweeps with K9, electronic sweeps for bugs and listening devises.
4. Hourly check-ins with CPOs make sure all VIPs are safe.
5. In case of functions advanced teams are sent to brief the management of
hotels with regards to the functions. Make sure right protocol is in place
with regards to VIPs attending.
15 July 2014 – Dec 2016 Hi-Risk Unit
General Manager: Strategic and Rapid Response Unit
• Management of Reaction and Rapid Response Unit members
Strategic Response Unit and Close Protection Officers (CPO)
6. With the CPOs my jobs varies between liaising with the client or their
staff, making sure the bookings for the hotels are done, safety and
security managers at various hotels have been briefed on the status of
the clients and their requirements, in case of any medical emergency I
should know it any Very Important Person (VIP) has any medical
requirements and the CPO is able to handle those requirements.
7. Make sure CPOs are place with correct client with regards to threat
levels, etc.
8. Make sure all vehicles are arranged and drivers have been checked and
vetted as well as criminal back ground checks done criminal background
checks are done and drivers licences are up to date
9. Make sure all travel arrangements are correct for Very Important
Persons (VIP) pickups and escorts to the hotel.
10. Make sure Security Sweeps are been done at VIPs rooms, eg bomb
sweeps with K9, electronic sweeps for bugs and listening devises.
11. Hourly check-ins with CPOs make sure all VIPs are safe.
12. In case of functions advanced teams are sent to brief the management of
hotels with regards to the functions. Make sure right protocol is in place
with regards to VIPs attending.
13. Making sure a full medical team is on standby in case of emergencies.
• Anti-Hijacking and tracking for “Tracker”
• Daily management of the reaction teams, control room operators as well as
fleet management of vehicles utilized.
• Executive protection of members of Steinhoff group
• Investigation and follow up of complaints / cases received.
• General Manager for guarding division in Gauteng. (Managing all guarding

3. Supervisors and overseeing the guarding sites)
• Tactical Unit (backup) for all Specialized SAPS units
Miss World 2104 - Rolene Strauss
Mr Markus Jooste, CEO Steinhoff/KAPP
VIP Protection for Hollard Insurance President
REASON FOR SEEKING OTHER EMPLOYMENT: Promises regarding salaries and 13th
check and
commission has not been met. I am 2nd
in charge, there is no more challenge for me and no future growth
2013 – May 2014 Specialised Service Group: SSG
Close Protection: Operations Manager
1. Team leader on the Alstom Transport Project, in charge of all protection duties
and daily operations of the biggest railway deal between South Africa and
France. (PRASA PROJECT)
2. With this project I was part of the team recruiting, vetting and training the
CPOs to make sure they are up to date with the project and its importance.
1. The bookings for the hotels were done by their own company, our job
started as client arrives at OR Tambo airport and to make sure they get
to the hotel safe
2. Safety and security managers at various hotels have been briefed on the
status of the clients and their requirements, in case of any medical
emergency I should know it any Very Important Person (VIP) has any
medical requirements and the CPO is able to handle those requirements.
3. Make sure CPOs are place with correct client with regards to threat
levels, etc.
4. Make sure all vehicles are arranged and drivers have been checked and
vetted as well as criminal back ground checks done criminal background
checks are done and drivers licences are up to date
5. Make sure all travel arrangements are correct for Very Important
Persons (VIP) pickups and escorts to and from the office, meetings and
if need be dinner at night if the client requests and then transport back to
the hotel.
6. Make sure Security Sweeps are been done at VIPs rooms, eg bomb
sweeps with K9, electronic sweeps for bugs and listening devises.
7. Hourly check-ins with CPOs make sure all VIPs are safe.
8. In case of functions advanced teams are sent to brief the management of
hotels with regards to the functions. Make sure right protocol is in place
with regards to VIPs attending.
9. Making sure a full medical team is on standby in case of emergencies.
3. In charge of 20 Close Protection Officers and security drivers.
4. Daily management of the teams, fleet management of the vehicles used.
5. In case of clients leaving for meetings in Cape Town Durban we outscored
to only one company that was previously vetted and criminal back ground
checks done on each of its members
As Operations Manager for SSG I was involved in the arrangements and daily
appointments of high profile clients like:

4. 6. VIP’s for Alstom Transport from France;
7. CEO of SASSA: Me Virginia Petersen;
8. Mrs. Bridget Radebe, wife of minister Jeff Radebe;
9. Nigerian businessman Mr Ibrahim Turaki Turaki
REASON FOR LEAVING: WAS OFFERED THE POST AT HI-RISK UNIT
2012 – 2013 OSHO SA Coal Trading (Pty) Ltd
Security Manager: Fleet Manager, Occupational Health & Safety Manager
• Responsible for the physical security of the Company & Client.
• Management of security guards.
• Providing personal protection to the Directors and their families, as well as
accompanying the client/family on business or social visits.
• Responsible for all vehicle convoys, functions, premises and office security as
well as CCTV monitoring and control.
• Ongoing Risk Management of the client & company.
• Responsible for the management of the Company/Client's transportation fleet,
including the maintenance of vehicles, tracking, fuel management, etc.
• Risk assessments for the employer on safety, health and welfare matters
relating to the employees in order to prevent accidents and ill-health,
highlighting the problems and identify the means to overcome them.
• Investigate accidents & dangerous occurrences to determine the cause and
help identify any remedial or preventative measures necessary.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Contract ended and the family moved back to Indie
2011 – 2012 Spartan Risk Management
CPO & Instructor
• Performing Close Protection Officer duties.
• Ensuring that all security procedures are carried out correctly and adhered
to.
• Providing personal protection to the client.
• Duties included the protection and escorting of world renowned chess player,
Gary Kasparov, as well as the Barclays Premier League Soccer Cup.
• Provide training with regards to VIP Protection, first aid and PSIRA unit
standards
REASON FOR LEAVING: I RECEIVED THE CONTRACT AT OCHO VENTURES

5. 2003- 2011 Saudi Royal Family, Cairo, Egypt
CPO & Security Manager
• Close Protection Operative for His Royal Highness Prince Turki Bin Abdul
Aziz AI Saud from Saudi Arabia.
• Duties included the personal protection for His Highness and other members
of the Royal Family since 2003.
1. With HRH Prince Turki was tasked with vetting and arranging all
CPO’s that were required to come and work for the family.
2. We has South African, French, American and New Zeeland Close
Protection Officers working for His Royal Highness and there
was 56 in total.
3. Duties included making sure all members of Royal family was
visited every day to insure they were happy with their security, if
not they must be replaced
4. Insure all travel details were aliased with HRH with regards to
visits to the Saudi Kingdom.
5. With regards to traveling I was helping the paymaster to make the
bookings in the hotels, to make sure the Saudi Royal boing was
ready and safe for HRH to travel on.
6. Hotels and resorts we went to were pre visited and made sure it is
suitable for HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS and family to enjoy
vacations there.
• Other functions included daily planning of all movements of the family,
security planning and protection of the Royal Family at functions and special
events as well as at charity organizations.
• Planning of security details for vacations and other travelling arrangements.
REASON FOR LEAVING: HRH Prince Turki moved back to Saudi Arabia from Cairo and I
felt my time was well served with His Royal Highness
2001-2003 Taxi Violence Unit & VIP Team
Close Protection Officer
• Close protection officer for the president of "The Black Taxi Association".
• Daily protection of the principal and his family.
• Escorting to and from work and social events.
• Daily placement of C.P.O's on different posts and shifts.
• Personal protection of the family, including children of the President.
• Other duties included CIT escorts for the Taxi Association on a daily basis
and escorting the taxi's daily earnings to the bank.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Contract expired
1996-2001 Freelance CPO
• Close Protection Officer for VIP's visiting South Africa.

6. • VIP's included high placed business leaders and "A"-List celebrities from the
entertainment and movie industry.
• Duties included transportation of principles from the airport, escorting to
various functions and special events as well as threat assessment and
management.
• Performing event security to international superstars performing or visiting
South Africa, as well as working at these events/visits.
• Permanent clientele were escorted on a daily basis.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Needed permanent contracts and to better my experience
1991- 1996 South African Police Service
VIP Protection Officer
• Day to day protection of South African Members of Parliament.
1. With the Presidential Protection Unit (PPU) my job varied from static
protection, function and Parliamentary sittings.
2. Making sure CPOs are place with client and all PPU functions were
dealt with.
DUE TO MATTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY THIS IS ALL I CAN
SAY WITH REGARDS TO CORE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
• Worked with former President F.W. De Klerk, Mrs Marika De Klerk, Minister
of Police Hernus Kriel and the then minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister Pik
Botha.
REASON FOR LEAVING: wanted to go into Private sector
LANGUAGES:
English (Good)
Afrikaans (Good)
Arabic (Working knowledge)
INTERNATIONAL EXPORSURE:
• Miss World 2014 Rolene Strauss
• Close protection Officer for His Royal Highness, Prince Turki Bin Abdul Aziz AI Saud
from Saudi Arabia.
• Travelled on numerous occasions to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France and Spain.
• Close protection Officer and Escort duties for world renowned chess player, Gary Kasparov.
• Escort and protection duties of the Barclays Premier League Soccer Cup.
REFEREES

7. • Geoff Shapiro (Director: Ops Risk 24/7 Security)
(+27) 83 267 6773
• Amit Katz
(+27) 82 773 4567
• Yvette Van Der Nest (HAWKS: Directorate Priority Crime Investigations)
(+27) 71 481 3312
• Any certificates are available on request