Mike Nkuatsana - "General Security Mnager"
by Michael Nkuatsana
(Gaborone, Botswana)
CURRICULUM VITAE MIKE THABO NKUATSANA
P.O. Box 601598 Gaborone, Botswana
Cellphone: +267 72132332/73234313
Email: mike_nkuatsana@yahoo.com
Biographical Data:
Surname: Nkuatsana
Other Names: Thabo, Michael
Executive Summary:
With a approximately 20 years in the Security industry as a Trainer, supervisor, operational manager, Country human resources manager and Chief of security in Financial Institutions in SADC standards. Have obtained outstanding results as a Security and Safety (Loss Prevention) Manager which attributes distinguish me as a result oriented manager, enthusiastic in performing to the best at all times.
Recognized as a top-performer and dedicated professional my record of achievements include:
Generating revenue to the 1st Million Rand level and growth of business from zero to 600 employees during the tenure as Area Manager of Gray Security Services.
Established new Security Department of Central Bank of Lesotho from inception through its successful operation.
Fostered relations with departmental heads and state security structures to understand the roles of security and the importance of their inputs.
Expertise in investigation and recovery of about 15 million Rand on separate incidents from fraudsters and robbers.
Expertise in formulation of policies and procedures in security and safety of organizations.
Efficient budget control and accountancy.
Contacted training sessions and security audits in Lesotho, Mauritius and Republic of South Africa.
Educational Background:
B.Sc. Criminal Justice Canterbury University 2008
Advanced Security Management - University of South Africa (UNISA) 1999
Certificate in Security Management University of South Africa 1994
Diploma in Law - National University of Lesotho 1986
Certificate in Safety Management - NOSA Academy Pretoria, RSA 1994
C.O.S.C. Christ the King High School, Roma, Lesotho 1977
Other Qualifications:
Bank Security Audit and Management - AMADI - Swaziland - 2005
Medic First Aid & HIV/AIDS Education Catembe Medic Org. - 2000
Health & Safety Representatives - Gray Security Pretoria - 2000
Instructors Course Gray Security (Africa) - RSA - 2000
Basic Fire Module - Gray Security (North) - RSA - 2000
Pain Compliance Techniques SA Ninjitsu Federation - 1999
Train Trainers Course - Labor Dept. Lesotho - 1993
Work Experience:
Lesotho Government - Army Pilot (Helicopter) Troop deployment, disaster relief services as required from time to time, Administrative duties as directed by top authorities, did training to new recruits to the Army as Corporal 1978 - 1986
Teacher: teaching English and History to High School leaving students, Worked as Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of the school, Head of Department of History, and Sports master. 1987-1989
Sun International Hotels & Casinos Snr. Surveillance Officer: Security of Companys assets, i.e. monitoring cash movement within the premises until handing over to outsourced cash company, enforcement of rules and regulations of the Company, training of new Security and casino staff, ensuring optimal operation of electronic security equipment, reporting and recording any irregularities and taking proper measures against breaches occurring. Detecting and proper reporting of drug abuse among employees, punters and other customers accordingly. Cooperation and helping the Police in criminal investigations and prosecution thereof. Company was saved losses from illicit activities on the tables. 1989 1993
Lesotho Brewing Company Loss Prevention Manager: Security of assets of the company, training and restructuring of the Security section. Formulation and implementation of Safety policy and procedures for the brewing company in accordance with the NOSA standards, the Breweries acquired a 5 Star rating in 1994. Security access control procedures were improved and the company was saved about 5 million in Rands per year for the following three years. Detection of abuse of drugs and alcohol was done effectively by the newly trained staff of the Security Division. Other staff learnt how to help security. 1993 1994
Securicor Gray (Lesotho) Training & Human Resource Manager: Recruitment, selection and training of staff, deployment and supervision, and later responsible as Area Manager, coordination with clients from time to time. The Company won tender to do security for Heads of State and Government when SADC summit was held in Lesotho in 1996. Industrial relations were improved in the Company, and with other organizations as well as with own employees. Advise to Client companies on their security situations, performed security audits and surveys for clients. Did systems audit of the Company and training of supervisors in Mauritius and Pretoria South Africa. 1995 2002
Central Bank of Lesotho - Chief Security Officer: Planned, reorganized and did audit to all security and safety systems and procedures. Developed and implemented general security, fire and accident prevention procedures. Managed operations of all electronic security detection and control systems. Liaison with Departments of the Bank, other Central Banks and external security structures as Police, Army and Intelligence services to monitor crime trends and statistics in the country and in the region. Advice management on security and safety related issues. Investigated and saved the Bank loss of approximately 3.5 million in Rands nearly lost to fraudsters. Prepare and present to Management and to Board progress reports and budget management of the Security Division. I formed three Sections for effective operation of the Security Division of the Bank: Surveillance and Evacuation, Safety, Health and Environmental Section, and the Repatriation and Investigations sections. New electronic surveillance systems were installed which enhanced the security work and enabled management to receive reports for all employee movement and punctuality as well as productiveness, helped in appraisal 2002 2006
G4Securicor Botswana National Operations Manager Integrated: Review, reorganize and restructure the Security services program, formulate policies, implementation and management of the security strategy of the Council. Liaise with State security structures, control and monitor the security budget, facilitate training for the organizations staff with regards to emergency preparedness. I was responsible to perform periodic security risk assessments and surveys, forwarding them to Top Management. I was also responsible for proper industrial relations and Human resource management. 2007 2008
Risk & Security Solutions Consultant: Performance of Risk Assessments, security environmental scans, surveys and audits, security training and supervision for Clients, Emergency preparedness training, human resource, industrial relations consultancy.
2008 to date
References available
Extra Curricula Activities
Leading member of Committee in the Crime Prevention Unit of White City Gaborone.
Member of Community Legal Resource and Advice Centre Organization - Maseru
Player Snooker, Spinning, Volleyball, Swimming, Gym,
Watching Sports i.e. Soccer, Rugby, Athletics, Water sports, Equestrian, F1.
Languages
English Spoken (fluent) Written (fluent) Read (fluent)
French Spoken (Elementary) Written (Elementary) Read (Elementary)
Sesotho Mother Tongue
Setswana Spoken (good) Written (good) Read (Good)
Personal Attributes: Honest, Good listener with attention to detail, Open minded person, amiable character with compassion for sports, assertive, self driven, inquisitive, customer service oriented, methodical with high integrity.
