Overview
This course has been designed and developed due to the fact that it has become necessary for security companies to protect and secure facilities such as warehouses, cross docks and office buildings at warehouses against opportunists and organized crime syndicates.
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Introduction
During the last decade, facilities such as these mentioned above, have become targets of commercial crime in SA.
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Criminals often target these facilities as it is perceived to be easier to gain access to e.g. a warehouse than a brick and mortar store. Whereas warehouses may in the past have been targeted by the individual opportunist, it is now more often than not targeted by organized crime syndicates. These crime syndicates plan their criminal operations carefully and execute with precision.
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As a result, it has become necessary to train and equip the manned guarding on each site to be able to safeguard the sites and to make it as difficult as possible for the criminal element to gain access and / or penetrate the site.
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Course objectives
On completion of this course the security officer will have the necessary basic knowledge to enable him / her to:

• Visually assess current security measures at a facility
• Predict security breaches by way of detecting existing shortcomings
• Investigate security threats and / or prevent security breaches from materialising
• Apply and develop their gained skills to adequately protect facilities against security breaches
• Respond appropriately in the event of security breaches
• Ensure that security breaches are reported timeously in the prescribed manner to ultimately perform security duties more efficiently and effectively

Schalk Burger

With over 30 years of international expertise in corporate expatriate security, investigative services, VIP protection, and risk mitigation, including 10 years of SAPS experience, our experienced and results-driven Head of Security leads the way. Having successfully reduced criminal activity, enhanced revenue, and implemented impactful security upgrades, our team is skilled in conducting comprehensive security surveys, meticulous background checks, and robust warehouse/freight security measures. With extensive experience in the Middle East, Near East, Africa, and Turkey (MENEAT) region, we are proactive leaders with a strategic vision, driving security excellence and implementing best practices. Our company, Executive Security Consulting Services, offers innovative and effective security and investigative solutions nationwide. We focus on preventative measures and specialist investigations while developing and implementing holistic strategies that result in a reduction of losses and incidents for our clients. Our primary focus areas include Security Strategy Planning and finding security solutions for complex and difficult security challenges, such as farm attacks, stock theft, and shopping center armed robberies.

Rammebe Joel Matlala

An individual with an extensive experience in investigations. I have 20yrs experience and training in Specialized Investigation in Public and Corporate Sector specialising in serious & violent crimes, commercial crimes, vehicle crimes, general and gender-based violence crimes. All these skills were mostly attained while serving in the South African Police Service. While in the corporate sector I have carried out investigative work in bank related crimes (internal & external investigation), security breaches & project investigations and Investigative research and reporting.
I am self-driven, self-motivated and passionate in regard to Investigative, Projects & Covert operations, with extensive Informer network and reliable connections. I have received Major achievements and awards during my career path as an Investigator. I am always dedicated to providing exceptional and high-quality service.