Gerhardus Venter Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

South Africa

Currently doing security consulting work for International clients in South Africa on a contract basis

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Bahrain

• Management of a consulting practice specialising in security,investigation and risk representing key multinational corporations in Bahrain and Middle East in the fields of Supply Chain , Retail , Corporate , Construction , Oil ,etc.• Provide - risk assesment, - strategic security planning,- international travel security, - security project planning,- training, - sales- security master planningand general-management services including contracts, quotations and sales to companies in Bahrain and Middle East and Africa I. E. Sudan, South Sudan, Iraq, etc. • Plan and manage complete Security projects – from initial contact for new project proposals, fee structuring and negotiations, to service and product deliveries using recognised standards to align plans, designs, materials and equipment to conform with specifications and standards.• Professional networking with key stakeholders in the region.

Ladysmith

• Managed a region with multiple branches (1500 personell). • Oversaw full senior management functions, including - Vehicle fleet management (150+vehicles) - strategic planning,- operations,- finance, - P&L,- marketing, - HR,- security consulting and administration to international multinational corporations. • Advised South African Police Services in consulting role as expert in Organised Crime Investigations. • Experience in major security projects such as :- Construction of Ingula pumped storage scheme as service provider for CMC Impregilo Mavundla Joint Venture(Biggest hydro electric power station in Southern hemisphere)- Management of Transnet pipeline security (South African governmental fuel pipeline system) in accordance with governmental regulations regarding National Key point .- Management of security functions for Port of Richards bay utilising international codes such as ISPS etc.

Southern Africa

Promoted from junior position to management role, overseeing undercover project planning, operations and communications efforts. Specialising in intelligence gathering,analysis and actioning.• Investigated massive criminal enterprises with unconventional methods• Was promoted to detective inspector and led a multi-cultural team successfully investigating cases of organized crime,financial crimes murder , fraud , white collar crime , smuggling etc. • Founding member of organized crime investigative unit. Managing undercover operations that led to the termination of numerous criminal syndicates in numerous countries and in cooperation with international agencies.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

National Diploma: Policing, Criminal Justice/Police Science

3 year post school qualification. Equivalent to Bachelor degree.

Matric

Senior school certificate