Curriculum Vitae
JOHANNES VELDE ELS
*********@*****.*** +27-83-458-****
South African Police Force (SAPS)Specialised in:
Warrant Officer Special weapons and tactics, SWAT
Flying Squad / Tactical Trainer Military Science and Security Infiltration & Forensic Investigation
Close Quarter Combat
Criminal Investigation
Advanced Driving, Range Officer
Medic level 3
Tactical Policing level2 Trainer
Tactical Trainer
Tactical Advanced Range Officer
Educational Training Practitioner
Personal Statement
My mission is to optimize and ensure a safe and secure environment in a socially responsible manner. The safety and wellbeing of all our stakeholders, internally and external to the organisation must be paramount in all we do. I am committed to maintaining a safe and secure working environment in all facilities and keeping all operations secure. I seek to promote continuous improvement in all practices considering advances in technology, tactical research and forensic science. Through training I grow continuously as I help others to grow ensuring a safe future for all. Leadership Statement
I believe that the core purpose of the Safety and Security professional is to provide focused leadership that will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all organisational operations. To gain this success high quality practices and policies must be established by effectively managing Safety and Security that promotes excellence, quality and organisational wellbeing.
To reach these goals the Safety and Security professional is responsible for evaluating the current practices to identify the priorities for improvement and raising standards; developing policies and practices; ensuring that resources are efficiently and effectively applied to achieve the aims and objectives, including the day-to-day management, organisation, training and administration. This implies setting high expectations while monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of current practices through key performance indicators.
Qualifications and Courses completed
● Security and Access Control
● Forensic Investigation
● S.W.A.T. Course
● Tactical Policing
● Tactical Policing level 2
● Tactical Policing Level 2 Trainer
● Tactical Trainer
● Range Officer
● Tactical Advanced Range Officer
● Educational Training Practitioner
● Advanced Driving
● Tactical Advanced Driving course
● Crowd management Belgium
techniques
● Close Quarter combat
● Shooting Range Designer
● Police Weapons Phase Trainer
● Police Urban Phase Trainer
● Police Rural Phase Trainer
● Crowd management French
techniques
● Field Law, Military Science
and Security
● Handle and use of Firearms
● Detective Course
● Medic level 3
● Incident Management theory
● Street Survival
Personal Detail
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● Nationality: South African
● Date of birth: 1974-01-11
● ID number: 740***-****-***
● Passport no.: A08566488
● Language: Afrikaans and English
● Marital status: Married
● Dependants: Two (2) Wife and
son of 20 years old
● Health: Excellent
● Recreation: Combat Rifle
Shooting Reading, Fishing
and gym
Skills and Experience
Personal Attributes:
● Hard worker and dedicated
● Loyal and trustworthy
● Committed and self-motivated
● Determined to succeed
● Success orientated
● Natural leader and Organiser
● Team player
● Intelligent and confident
● Quick learner and Innovative
● Adaptable
● Outcome driven and Organized
● Perform well under pressure
● Self-improvement focussed
● Pleasant disposition
● Vision with insight
Business Process Management:
● Strategic Management
● Performance Management &
Reporting
● Organizational dynamics
● Adaptive Personality
● Experienced Leader
● Professional commitment
● Enlightened & Analytical
● Innovative
● Enterprise Risk Management
● Client focussed
● Tact with clear judgment
Operational Planning:
● Focused and direct
● Delivered effectively
● Results exceeds expectations
● Excellent interpersonal skills
● Focused leadership and timely
execution of initiatives
● Results driven
● Clear and Precise Understanding
of Instructions
● Lead by Example
● Route planning for VIP escorts
● Planning, design and manage of
shooting ranges
● Planning and facilitation of
lessons
Occupational Safety:
● Experienced Risk analyst
● System developer
● System implementation
● Capacity development and Training
● Performance management
● System Audits
Close Quarter Combat:
● Short range manoeuvres
● Personal weapon capabilities
● Hand to Hand combat
● Rapid assault
● Precise application
● Basic Fitness Instruction and
Assessments
● Character Assessment
Forensic Investigation:
● Focused and Systematic
approach
● Detailed fact finding
● Scientific and technically focused
● Evidence based legal opinion
● Presenting legal evidence in
court
● Management of Resources
Special weapons and tactics:
● High risk operation management
● Hostage rescue
● Counter-Terrorism operations
● Intrusion tactics
● Specialized firearms experience
● Planning Operations
● Adaptive to Environment Urban or Rural
● Situational awareness
● Capable Trainer
● Competent Range Officer
● Tactical Advanced Range Officer:
(pistol, rifle, shotgun, jungle lane and
urban centre)
● Pyrotechnical Aids
● Pyrotechnical Aids trainer
● Basic Tracking Trainer
● Trooping (chopper drills) Trainer
● Fire and Movements Trainer
● Reconnaissance Trainer
● Formation Patrols and Tactical
movements Trainer
● Scaling Techniques Trainer
Military Science and Security :
● Military capability
● Defence policy development
● Analytic skills to establish military
force
● Strategic training and
development
● Capability analysis and
development
● Fitness Assessor
Project Management:
● Extensive project range
● Critical Priority Management
● Proper time and Gant chart
management
● Project budget management
● Outcome driven
● Capacity development
● Sustainable
● Focused on Strategic objectives
● Effective process management
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Detective Services:
● Investigation of Crime
● Managing Crime Scenes
● Gathering of Evidence
● Interrogation of Suspects
● Managing Recourses to Link Suspects to
Crime
● Witness Protection
● Handling of Informers
● Time management
Street Survival:
Trainer in:
● Firearm Handling (Pistol, Shotgun,
Carbine)
● Basic Street Smarts(Operational
experience)
● Basic Obstacle Course with Pistol
● Legal Principles Theory
● Basic Fitness Programme and
Assessment
Display Group:
● Physical Training of Display team
● Admin and Logistical
Arrangements
● Financial Management
● Management and Safeguarding
of Firearms and Pyrotechnic Aids
● Liaise with Police stations of
Western Cape Province and
Requests
● Route-planning for VIP and/or
road trips
Experience
Employer: Position held: Period employed:
South African Police Service:
Provincial Tactical Training
Warrant Officer February 2015 to present
South African Police Service:
Flying squad and Rapid Response
Warrant Officer October 1998 to present
South African Police Service:
Radio control Emergency Centre
Sergeant/ Warrant Officer October 1998 to present
South African Police Service:
Visible Police, Goodwood
Sergeant April 1997 to October 1998
South African Police Service:
Detectives, Goodwood
Constable/ Lance-Sergeant/ Sergeant April 1995 to April 1997 South African Police Service:
Detectives, Parow
Constable December 1993 To April 1995
South African Air Force Ysterplaat:
Security and Tactical reaction force
Student Constable June 1992 to December 1992
South African Air Force Ysterplaat:
Security and Tactical reaction force
National Serviceman: Airman March 1992 to June 1992 South African Air Force Training Wing National Serviceman: Trooper January 1992 to March 1992 Membership of Workgroups, Committees and Institutions Founding member of the Tracing Team at Detective Branch Founding member of the Flying Squad Display Group
Member of SA Combat Rifle Association as a marksman
(My current service schedule is not conducive for attending regular meetings, workshops or events as my service availability is required on a 24/7 basis.) References
Name: Position: Email: Contact:
Lt. Colonel Basson
Commander of Flying Squad
Professional reference
**************@*****.***
Landline: +272********
Mobile: +278********
Colonel ZP
Mathumbu
Provincial Commander:
Service Delivery
Professionals reference
*******@*****.***
Landline: +272********
Mobile: +278********
Mr. Eugene Smit Head of Health
Emirates Nuclear Energy
Corporation
Personal reference
******.****@****.***.**
Landline: +971********
Mobile: +971*********
Mr Wayne Howat Chief Executive Officer
Natal Rotating Equipment
Personal reference
*****@*****.***
Landline: +278********
Mobile: +278********
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