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Jan Adrian du Plessis

+27-62-334-**** ~ acu0y5@r.postjobfree.com ~ Pretoria, South Africa

Security Management ~ Strategic Leader ~ Facilities Management An accomplished senior professional with over 27 years of extensive international experience in security management. Demonstrated remarkable success in executing strategies towards better security and facilities management and providing strategic support to the business needs of the management. Adept in mentoring and training young professionals through collective approach.

A strategic thinker who keeps abreast of emerging trends and industry dynamics to keep company operations responsive to change. Skilled in managing teams to work in sync with the corporate set parameters & motivating them for achieving individual & business goals. Articulate communicator with ability to rightfully influence clients to accomplish objectives. Energetic leader capable to take on challenging and high-stress business environment. An astute professional with rich experience in the UAE seeking a challenging senior managerial position where I can render my experience and expertise towards organizational growth.

Core Competencies

Facilities Management Security Consultancy Client Relations Management Issue Resolution Budgeting & Resource Planning Crisis Management Labor Management Interpersonal Skills Risk Assessment Global Relationships Operations Management Leadership Acumen Team Management Training & Mentoring Loss Prevention Management Strategic Support Process Improvement Strategic Consultancy Occupational Contour

Family Owned Properties Pretoria, South Africa Jan 2016 – PRESENT PROJECT MANAGER

Highlights:

Manage project, monitor & control progress against a baseline plan, allocate tasks & priorities as needed.

Setting out project works in accordance with drawings & specifications.

Ensure that the methodology, sequence and duration of construction activities are compatible with the objectives described in the project management plan

Set, monitor & adjust the productivity rate & operational targets in order to maximize the project profitability.

Provide technical assistance to site supervisors and subcontractor's to resolve minor issues arise while executing the works.

Attend inspection request's made by subcontractor's as and when required to witness testing and any other issues related to work.

Attend all site coordination meetings with constructors and subcontractor's.

Provide leadership and commitment toward safety and security, oversee the proper running of onsite toolbox meetings and make sure safety requirements and regulations are well implemented at all levels to prevent incidents/ill health and safeguard people safety and security.

Review risk assessments and method of statements and ensure that they are appropriate for the intended work.

Manage all internal resources and subcontractors involved in the project.

Monitoring and inspecting the work of subcontractors and other third parties.

Encouraging continuous improvement through the measurement and reporting of the key operational aspects to project manager.

Plan the projects requirement for materials, equipment, machinery, drawings, labor. etc., so that they are met within budget and in a timely manner to avoid any undue delays.

Leasing management of all family properties.

Trustee – Villa Martine Property Estate Owners Association and Body Corporate. Page2

Securitas UAE LLC Dubai, UAE Jan 2012 – Jan 2016

BRANCH MANAGER

Highlights:

Responsible for the day to day management of branch office at the operations as well as strategic level while maintaining client and employee relations

Proactively mentoring, developing and guiding the branch staff to perform efficiently and effectively

Establishing excellent relations with clients, including maintaining regular contact with clients, proactive problem resolution, and keenly tracking daily client issues

Administering, planning, implementing, and tracking of key short-term as well as long term projects while ensuring every project is executed within the legal parameters of the country and standard policies of the company

Accurately defining the scope of the project in close collaboration with the senior management, giving presentations to the higher management and taking full ownership of the entire lifecycle of the projects

Communicating with internal teams such as IT, Operations and Finance to ensure hassle free execution of projects

Responsible for monitoring the facilities department of the company and ensuring the requirements of issues of the labour are duly addressed and resolved

Visio Technique Abu Dhabi, UAE May 2011 – Dec 2011 SERVICE CONSULTANT

Highlights:

Spearheaded and managed the delivery of critical projects and provided managerial support for all the assignments executed by the company.

Responsible for designing and creating innovative security programmes for the companies in the UAE as per the specific requirements of the clients

Reviewed, developed and implemented contract administration procedures, systems and policies in consultation with the higher management

Monitored contracts and negotiated revisions, supervised changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers and subcontractors

Produced reports on each project at agreed intervals, and whenever substantive actions required.

Establishing effective relationship with key stakeholders, important government authorities and created a strong ecosystem of professionals seeking security management services

Worked closely with the clients to identify gaps in the service and propose effective and improved solutions that are in line with the expectations of the clients

Attended project meetings where necessary and provided advice on commercial and financial issues The Address Dubai Mall Hotel Dubai, UAE Feb 2010 – Apr 2011 Loss Prevention Manager

Highlights:

Administered the entire security and safety program that included security and loss prevention techniques and application and ensured there is no discrepancy in the execution.

Responsible for creating and maintaining all aspects of the Emergency Response Plan and Emergency Response team meetings

Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, decision makers and government agencies, and ensured swift communication between them

Worked closely with law enforcement at the direction of Loss Prevention Management while monitoring the electronic security measures and CCTV control room.

Implemented strategies related to resort’s fire and emergency evacuation, trained the hotel staff in collaboration with the existing training department and ensured the team is always ready for any emergencies

Established good health and safe environment practices for the hotel and also made sure the all the operations executed are within the legal requirements and policies of the company. Page3

Preceding Assignments

Le Meridien-Westin Mina Seyahi Hotel & Resort Dubai, UAE Feb 2008 – Jan 2010 Risk Assessment Manager

The Michelangelo Hotel Johannesburg, SA Jul 2005 - Jan 2008 Director of Security & Facilities

Magnum Shield Security Services Johannesburg, SA May 2004 – Jun 2005 Area Manager

Magnum Shield Security Services, Melrose Arch Johannesburg, SA Jan 2003 – Apr 2004 Director of Security & Facilities

Facta Properties; Dr. AE Marx Pretoria, SA Nov 2001 – Dec 2002 Facilities Manager

The Shield Security Group Johannesburg, SA Jun 1998 – Oct 2001 Security Manager

Duplan Management Services Pretoria, SA Jan 1997 – May 1998 Junior Business Partner

Tau Risk Consultants Durban/Johannesburg, SA Sep 1996 – Dec 1996 Facilities and Operations Manager

Simba Pepsico Foods International Johannesburg, SA Jan 1993 – Aug 1996 Investigating Officer

South African Police Service Pretoria, SA Jan 1988 – Sep 1992 Academic Details

BTEC LEVEL 5 Professional Diploma – Security Risk Management 2011 Perpetuity Training Institute, UK / UAE

Certificate in Security Management 1993

University of South Africa

National Certificate – Police Administration 1991

Technikon RSA

Graduate Basic Training – Policing and Law Enforcement – National Service, SA Government 1998 South African Police College

Professional Trainings & Certifications

TRAININGS IN UAE YEAR

Time Management – E-Learning Nov-2015

Bayt.Com

Alarm Monitoring Course Aug-2012

Securitas UAE LLC

Manager’s Training Course Sep-2010

Dubai Police Academy

NEBOSH General International Certificate Oct-2009

Connaught International

IOSH Managing Safely Aug-2009

TTE International Training Group

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Hotel Service Culture Training Jun-2008

Westin Le Meridien Hotel and Resort

First Aid, CPR, AED Training and Basic Life Support May-2008 Dubai Police Ambulance Services

Train the Trainer Mar-2008

Westin Le Meridien Hotel and Resort

Intermediate Food Hygiene Feb-2008

JohnsonDiversey Middle East

Professional Membership & Affiliation

Member – Msyl – M1693

Security Institute, London

Member Designate – Operations Manager

Dubai Police Academy, UAE

Member – PSIRA - 301830

Private Security Industry Authority, Pretoria, RSA

Trustee – Villa Martine Property Estate Owners Association and Body Corporate Additional Information

Nationality South African

Location Dubai, UAE

Date of Birth 16-06-1969

Marital Status Married

Languages Known English, Afrikaans

Driving License Valid UAE

Visa Status Company Sponsored

References To be furnished on request

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