Nico Grobler, Dip. Csmp® M.Ismi® Msyl Email & Phone Number

Laos

Laos

• Oversee security, loss prevention and contribute to the Significant Incident Management Team (SIMT) for an established copper gold and silver producer in Laos.• Exceed loss prevention and safety monitoring systems goals by developing and implementing process improvement.• Prevent and resolve mine site and regional security issues by collaborating with local police and the military.• Execute security risk analysis, threat assessments, planned task observations, job safety analyses, hazard identification and task observations.• Reduced incidents by leveraging subject matter expertise in crisis and security preparation and response.• Conduct internal security audits and address recommendations from external audits.• Create and present budget and status reports to senior management.

Rosebel Gold Mine, Suriname, South America

• Improved operational efficiency for the security department by developing and implementing security procedures and policies.• Delivered staff training relative to the gold mill security and control room operations, security response preparedness, conflict resolution, firearm competency and voluntary principles on security and human rights (VPSHR).

Golden Pride, Tanzania, East Africa

• Oversaw all aspects of security, including determining, planning, organizing and implementing best practices.• Managed 280 contract security service providers, 86 Tanzanian guard personnel, 60 local militia guards and 10 security specialists.• Mitigated potential losses and maximized operational efficiency via overseeing security services and compliance.• Architected comprehensive contingency and emergency procedures in coordination with senior personnel.• Supervised metal extraction and preparation processes for product shipments, including off-site bullion shipments.• Executed security investigations and rectified negative findings from incident analyses, feedback and corporate recommendations.• Conducted ongoing high impact risk assessments, threat, hazard and job safety analyses and risk control inspections.• Planned and controlled yearly departmental budget; oversaw operating and capital expenses.• Delivered professional training for radio communications, legal components, public relations, access and egress control, searched, patrols, emergency evacuation procedures, special, control and firearm operations, special tactics, disruption and monitoring.• Managed daily operations, including surface installation and equipment movement, asset tracking and emergency response.

Tanzania, East Africa

• Coordinated guard force security encompassing 120 Tanzanian guards and ten regional security specialists; oversaw human resource functions, including leave, payroll, career development, course planning and related logistics.• Trained personnel on best practices in security and emergency preparedness.• Stopped an illegal mining operation spanning eight shafts by managing a highly complex, underground security system.• Developed valuable relationships with law enforcement and military officers in assessing regional political volatility.• Built a comprehensive on-site security and surveillance system.• Recipient of the organization’s “One Merit” award in recognition of exceptional performance.

Outsourcing Services Limited,Nigeria, West Africa

• Provided services to various organizations and operations supporting large-scale security operations.• Managed 150 Nigerian nationals for Chevron (formerly Texaco), 28 satellite banks for the United Bank of Africa (UBA) and 350 Nigerian nationals and security coordination for a prominent national ambassadorship program.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

• Chief Instructor, Heavy Weapons Branch, Training Commando, 5 Special Forces Regiment.• Specialised Training Instructor, firearms and counter-insurgency operations, 7 South African Infantry Battalion.• Team Sargeant (2IC), Reconnaissance Wing, Direct Action Team, 32 Battalion.• Recipient of numerous awards, including several commendations for exceptional service.

Professional Certification Level 6 Diploma Csmp® - Certified Security Management Professional, Security And Risk Management

- Security Risk Analysis - Crime Prevention - Managing the Security Function - Leadership and Management Core Skills - Security Design.

Certification, Icam Lead Investigator - Riiwhs301D

RIIWHS301D - Safety and Health Investigations, ICAM Lead Investigator.

Btech - Security Coordination & Management, Security Coordination & Management, Certificate

Obtained Certification in Security Management & Coordination

Uas Controller

Unmanned Aerial System - Flight Operations / Controller

Train The Trainer - Training & Assessment (Taa40104), Certificate Iv

Security Management, Grade A

Education record

Basic Training - School of Infantry Platoon Weapons - School of Infantry Junior Leader Development - School of Infantry Battalion Mortar.

Education record

MS Office (Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook) Apple OS X MVMS: Micro Vehicle Management System CALMIS: Computer Aided Logistical Management.