Experience

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  The Development Initiative Limited (TDI)

  • IED Mentor Leader

    • Dec 2022 - Present

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  Damasec Global Group

  • Kuwait

  • Quality Assurance Specialist /Safety Specialist UXO

    • Mar 2022 - Dec 2022
    • Kuwait

    EOD / UXO Safety and QC Officer for Battle Area Clearance Project

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  SafeLane Global

  • Mogadishu

  • IEDD/EOD Mentor

    • Mar 2021 - Apr 2022
    • Mogadishu

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  THG Titan Helicopter Group

  • George, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Program Manager

    • Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
    • George, Western Cape, South Africa

    General Program manager for all non flying projects.

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  Arkhe Risk Solutions Mozambique

  • Project Manager at Arkhe Risk Solutions Mozambique

    • Apr 2020 - Sep 2020

    Running of operations and ensure day to day operational readiness of operational teams.QA/QC of operational procedures.Training and retraining of personal.Weapon control and ammunition storage advise.Incident investigation.Ensure operations are in compliance with all SOP and TOR from client and Government.

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  Freelance

  • Consultant Mine Action Advisory

    • Jul 2019 - Apr 2020

    Review of SOPs.Review Training Manuals.IMSMA compliance reviews.QA/QC of Operating Procedures.Advise and review contract bids.

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  Mali

  • Mali

  • OPS/QC IEDD/EOD

    • Oct 2016 - Jul 2019
    • Mali

    UNMAS support to MINUSMA in Mali.QA of training and EOD/IEDD operations.Threat Mitigation IEDD.Mentoring on ammunition storage advice, preparation of movement of ammunition documentation, advice on new ammunition storage, to military contingents. BAC clearance.Bulk Demolitions.Airport security and development of SOPSupervise the instruction of Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) soldier skills to African military units receiving training.Instruct and supervise PKO soldier skills training in Africa for African company grade officers and their soldiers who shall deploy to PKOs.Responsible for ensuring development of POIs, lesson plans, and training support packages for individual and collective training as noted in each task order. Training support the preparation of country soldiers for the rigors of sustained PKO operations in Mali.Ensure all training scenarios are based on the most current mission area information from Areas of Operation that African PKO battalions and brigades are deploy to.QA of Training in classroom and field instruction.

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  MECHEM Pty Ltd

  • Igdir Province, Turkey

  • Demining Trainer

    • Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
    • Igdir Province, Turkey

    Training of manual de-miners, Team Leaders, Supervisors, and demolition teams.QA of demining -manual & mechanical.EOD 3+Threat Mitigation C-IEDBAC Clearance.Bulk Demolitions.

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  G4S

  • Saudie Arabia

  • Weapon Training and Safety Consultant

    • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Saudie Arabia

    Safety procedures.MaintenanceRecord keepingLong term storage

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  Private Contractor

  • Training Specialist

    • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

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  MECHEM Pty Ltd

  • Training Consultant

    • Jul 2014 - Apr 2015

    • Oversee the training of soldiers on the Bomarm MPV and IED counter procedures• Leverage subject matter expertise on EOD, IEDD and C-IED to host nation military forces• Provide expert training in the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) and their uses.• Produce round the clock Logistical support and maintenance training to all operational teams

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  Kwelanga Lodge

  • Manager Kwelanga Country Retreat

    • Aug 2009 - May 2013

    • Spearheaded the daily logistical management of a very popular and indeed bust facility• Provided expert training, whilst supporting professional development for all personnel• Managed client expectations by ensuring the delivery of the highest quality service.• Developed and implement all health and safety matters within the facility

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  Absa/Sanlam/ALS Group

  • Financial Advisor/Risk Manager/Logistical support

    • Jan 1995 - May 2008

    • Established a Corporate hospitality company focused on the sporting world• Provided short term risk insurance for a company with a portfolio worth $37 Million • Successfully achieved a $165,000 saving on annual premiums for the company • Co-ordinated the logistics of large group corporate social and sporting events.• Co-ordinated the training of small business owners regarding loss control and financial management• Delivered business risk analysis to small to medium sized businesses• Recognised for successfully executing risk management, financial planning and management

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  SADF

  • South African Artillery

  • Warrant Officer/Instructor EOD 3 specialist

    • 1981 - 1994
    • South African Artillery

    • Responsible for the discipline, welfare and training of over 120 personnel• Chief Instructor in the prestigious South African school of artillery• Spearheaded the logistical management of troops in austere conditions