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IED Mentor Leader
The Development Initiative Limited (TDI)IED Mentor Leader
Dec. 2022
Quality Assurance Specialist /Safety Specialist UXO
Damasec Global GroupQuality Assurance Specialist /Safety Specialist UXO
Mar. 2022 - Dec. 2022KuwaitEOD / UXO Safety and QC Officer for Battle Area Clearance Project
Quality Assurance Specialist /Safety Specialist UXO/ERW
Damasec Global GroupQuality Assurance Specialist /Safety Specialist UXO/ERW
Mar. 2022 - Dec. 2022KuwaitEOD / UXO Safety and QC Officer for Battle Area Clearance Project
IEDD/EOD Mentor
SafeLane GlobalIEDD/EOD Mentor
Mar. 2021 - Apr. 2022Mogadishu
Program Manager
THG Titan Helicopter GroupProgram Manager
Oct. 2020 - Feb. 2021George, Western Cape, South AfricaGeneral Program manager for all non flying projects.
Project Manager at Arkhe Risk Solutions Mozambique
Arkhe Risk Solutions MozambiqueProject Manager at Arkhe Risk Solutions Mozambique
Apr. 2020 - Sep. 2020Running 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.
Consultant Mine Action Advisory
FreelanceConsultant Mine Action Advisory
Jul. 2019 - Apr. 2020Review of SOPs. Review Training Manuals. IMSMA compliance reviews. QA/QC of Operating Procedures. Advise and review contract bids.
OPS/QC IEDD/EOD
MaliOPS/QC IEDD/EOD
Oct. 2016 - Jul. 2019MaliUNMAS 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 SOP Supervise 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.
Demining Trainer
MECHEM Pty LtdDemining Trainer
Feb. 2016 - Sep. 2016Igdir Province, TurkeyTraining of manual de-miners, Team Leaders, Supervisors, and demolition teams. QA of demining -manual & mechanical. EOD 3+ Threat Mitigation C-IED BAC Clearance. Bulk Demolitions.
Weapon Training and Safety Consultant
G4SWeapon Training and Safety Consultant
Sep. 2015 - Dec. 2015Saudie ArabiaSafety procedures. Maintenance Record keeping Long term storage
Training Specialist
Private ContractorTraining Specialist
Jun. 2015 - Dec. 2015
Training Consultant
MECHEM Pty LtdTraining 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
Manager Kwelanga Country Retreat
Kwelanga LodgeManager 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
Financial Advisor/Risk Manager/Logistical support
Absa/Sanlam/ALS GroupFinancial 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
Warrant Officer/Instructor EOD 3 specialist
SADFWarrant Officer/Instructor EOD 3 specialist
Jan. 1981 - Dec. 1994South 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

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