Gold Mines Control Officer

CURRICULUM VITAE

FOR

CLARENCE MPALA

CONTACT DETAILS

Clarence Mpala

House No. 22074, Knowe

Norton

ZIMBABWE

Mobile: 077*-***-***, 071*-***-***, +255**********

Signal – Clarence Mpala +263*********

E-mail: ********.*****@*****.***

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

I am a Security & Risk practitioner with over 24 years of experience in public and corporate security management.

Experienced in;

Physical and electronic security management systems,

Supervision of Contract Security Companies

Security Systems Administration

Corporate criminal intelligence, Crime Analysis and Reporting

General and corporate crime awareness,

Prevention of Crime, pilferages, corruption & safeguarding Company Assets

Administration of Tip Offs Anonymous

Detection and crime investigations

Security - Issue Based Risk Assessments, Surveys & Audits

Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Systems

Business Management Systems

Knowledge and experience in the use of radio communications systems, radio link Security Systems, Closed Circuit Television Systems (CCTVs) and Electronic Access Control Systems

Use of Alcohol & Drug Testing & screening apparatus

Use of goods & body electronic scanners

Fire Detection & Suppression Systems

Fire Safety & Industrial First Aid

Wall Intrusion detection systems

UL3 Vault Safe

Air -Conveyance – High Value Goods

Gold Refining & Processing

Speed Trap Machines

I hold an Advanced Diploma in Security Risk Management and other related certificates in areas of Security Management and administration.

Legal interpretation skills and knowledge of various laws, legal procedures, court procedures and regulations.

CAREER INTERESTS

I am interested in pursuing a long-term career in Corporate Investigations, Security Risk and Loss Control Management.

Personal Strengths and Attributes:

Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in Security systems.

Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical.

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work under pressure and without supervision

Self-motivated

WORK EXPERIENCE

Zimbabwe Republic Police - 1996- 2003

Security Systems Administrator- ZIMBABWE PLATINUM MINES (Year 2003-2005)

Investigations Officer- ZIMBABWE PLATINUM MINES (Year 2005-2007)

Loss Control Officer- ZIMBABWE PLATINUM MINES (Year 2007 to July 2011)

Loss Control Superintendent – ZIMPLATS (August 2011 to April 2015

Metallon Gold Mines (Shamva Mine) – Jan 2016 to 3.03.2018 – Security Officer

Rio Zim Renco Gold Mine – 1st April 2018 to February 2019- Chief Security Officer (HOD)

Zimabwe Mining And Smelting Company (ZIMASCO) – 1st of March 2019 to 18th of March 2021 – Security Manager – Mining Division

Geita Gold Refinery (GG Refinery LTD.), Tanzania – 29th of March 2021 to 30th of June 2021 – Consultant Security Services Manager

Summary of duties

Zimplats

Security Operations Management & Supervision of Contract Security Companies

Policy & Procedure design

Business Management Systems/ SHEQ

Budgeting & Control

Loss control audits, risks assessments, random compliance checks to maximize security of company assets and provide solutions on mitigating or prevention of risks.

Maintenance and calibration of security equipment

Investigation of all criminal and disciplinary cases which occur within the operations and refer criminal matters for prosecution.

Identifying any system weaknesses classify, evaluate and recommend immediate corrective action to senior management.

Research; develop material and carryout crime awareness campaigns within the company.

Records Management

Vetting & Clearance of prospective employees & suppliers to the Corporate.

Interacts and liaison with external stakeholders on matters concerning corporate security

Identify and address the training needs of subordinates, performance upraisals and develop training matrices.

Conduct planned job observations on Supervisory level of the work force.

Analysis of Crime Trends, compilation of weekly, monthly and Quarterly reports.

Implementation & evaluation of SHEQ Strategies within the section.

Convening for disciplinary hearings and Inquiries- Road Traffic Accidents, Property damages, Injuries on duty and Near Miss Incidents.

Any other duties assigned by Senior Management.

Metallon - Zimabwe

SECURITY MANAGEMENT

a)Conducting risk assessment surveys and classification through risk matrix quarterly.

b)Preparing a risk assessment report to determine the risk level at different locations of the mine quarterly.

c)Installing adequate mitigatory systems that address the identified risk.

d)Maintaining and reviewing the security systems quarterly

e)Conducting physical security surveys to identify weaknesses that may result in potential loss quarterly.

f)Developing security policies and procedures that ensure that company assets are protected and safe guarded as and when necessary.

g)Installing and reviewing adequate security systems to ensure company assets are protected and safe guarded quarterly.

h)Ensuring that the mine is not making losses by identifying and highlighting loss making activities to line managers and mine manager as and when necessary.

i)Generating reports and recommendations to management on loss making activities as and when necessary.

j)Carrying out spot checks on suspected vulnerable areas regularly to curb theft.

k)Liaison with other line managers so as to make sure that security goals are achieved as and when necessary.

PROTECTION OF GOLD

a)Ensuring that the mine experiences no theft of gold by creating, developing, implementing and managing strict security standards and processes in all key areas.

b) Ensuring that there is clear accountability of gold by maintaining daily records of gold movement.

c)Ensuring that all mine areas are properly manned and secured.

d)Ensures adherence to processes and procedures of gold handling by conducting daily checks.

e)Ensures that gold bullion is adequately secured by providing adequate security until handed over

PROTECTION OF ASSETS

a)Ensures that assets are secured by putting in place systems and procedures that keep track of their movements.

b)Seconds details for stock taking and receive feedback on the findings and take appropriate action monthly.

c)Ensures that items that go out of the mine either for repairs or otherwise are accounted for by keeping and independent record of their movement and making monthly follow ups.

d)Ensures that firearms are handled as per procedures, regulations and statutes.

e)Ensures that there is no loss or damage to company property through an emergency preparedness and response plan in the event of an industrial action

f)Ensures that there is control on movement of people and goods in and out of the mine by keeping daily records.

g)Conducts regular review of access control procedures as and when necessary

INVESTIGATIONS

a)Providing leadership in security investigations and ensuring that investigations are conducted proactively, professionally and in a dignified manner

b)Assuming full responsibility of actual physical investigation of serious or sensitive cases to ensure confidentiality as and when necessary.

c)Liaison with ZRP and other stakeholders for prosecution and other security related matters

d)Participates in the local crime consultative meetings monthly

e)Coming up with Crime trends analysis reports

INTELLIGENCE GATHERING

a)Identifying critical threats and device their management methods.

b)Identifying and recruiting formal and informal informers.

c)Classifying intelligence according to risk matrix.

d)Ensuring security intelligence is properly managed by observing high confidentiality.

e)Advising line managers, mine manager and stakeholders on crime trends in the area monthly.

f)Keeping abreast with industrial relations trends to stay ahead of possible unrest and advising management accordingly.

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

a)Ensuring SHEQ standards for the department are adhered to by monitoring compliance to policies and procedures.

b)Drawing up Department’s SHEQ Programmes

c)Participating in monthly SHEQ meetings, SHEQ projects review and audits quarterly.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a)Preparing capital and operating expenditure budgets for the department in line with the mine plan.

b)Ensuring the department operates within budget by monitoring of expenditure.

c)Monitoring over time for the department and ensures that it’s kept to minimum levels.

RIO ZIM – Renco Mine (Zimbabwe)

Chief Security Officer

Head of Department – Security

Contractor Management

Health, Safety & Environment

Protection of Assets & Employees

Bullion Protection & Escorts

Investigations

Directing the Security Operations

Risk Surveys

Planning & Development of manpower skills

Establishing systems that prevent losses to the organization

Identifying Training Needs & establishing Training Matrix

Other duties assigned by the GM or Group Head of Security

ZIMASCO - Zimbabwe

Security Manager – Mining Division

Strategic planning and policy designs

Developing pro-active crime management strategies

Policy design and review.

Contractor Management

Co-coordinating security operations and loss control activities.

Directing investigations of loss of company property

Representing the company in legal proceedings.

Coordinating Departmental SHE programs and emergency planning.

Security cost budgeting and budgetary control.

Identify and address the training needs of subordinates, performance appraisals and develop training matrices.

Conduct planned job observations on Supervisory level of the work force.

Convening for disciplinary hearings and Inquiries- Road Traffic Accidents, Property damages, Injuries on duty and Near Miss Incidents.

Interpret legal instruments relevant to the industry, the organization and the environment in which the organization operates.

work and liaise with a broad spectrum of stakeholders within and outside the organizations

Safeguarding Company Assets & Claims across the Dyke (Mberengwa – Guruve)

Any other duties assigned by Senior Management.

Geita Gold Refinery –Tanzania

Consultant - Security Manager

Strategic Planning, Policy and Protocols design

Electronic Security Systems layout & Installations

Goods & Body scanners

Training of personnel on Safety and Security matters

Contractor Management

Project start up - Strategic planning on Security element

UL3 Vault Operation & Procedure

Crime Investigation & detection

Precious Minerals Security

Armoured Security escorts

Air traffic conveyance of High Value goods

High Tech Security defence mechanisms for the Refinery e.g. Wall intrusion sensors, perimeter focal cameras, panic buttons, Tower Security

Working in liaison with field forces

Budgeting and Control

SHE

QUALIFICATIONS / COURSES

Advanced Diploma in Security and Risk Management-Southern Institute of Security and Risk management.

Diploma in Security and Risk Management- SAIRSM

Legal Compliance and Assessment Auditor

Value Based Safety

Train the Trainer 1 & 2 – Zimbabwe Institute of Management

Certificate of Proficiency -Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe

Business Appreciation

Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Effective Time Management- Organizational Training & Development (Pvt) Ltd-Certificate

Report Writing and Presentation Skills- Zimbabwe Institute of Management-Certificate

PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT- Organizational Training & Development (Pvt) Ltd-Certificate

CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY- ZIMBABWE PLATINUM MINES

Safety and Security Training

ACCESS CONTROL-Certificate

Proxnet Administrator-Access Control V.2.15

Proxnet Comms &Proxnet Repair

CLOSE CIRCUIT TELEVISION

Geovision V.6.0, GV 800 Operating System -Certificate

FIRE FIGHTING – SAGROM-Certificate

INTRUDER ALARM SYSTEMS

M.A.M.I- C.R.I.M.E Software

Smart Base detection systems

TRACKING

Ms Track Pro-Software

BEHAVIOUR BASED SAFETY

SYSTEMS APPLICATION AND PRODUCTS (SAP)

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE- Certificate

ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE- CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 1996-2003 (7 YEARS) - Z.R.P

PERSONAL DETAILS

SURNAME MPALA

NAME CLARENCE

DATE OF BIRTH 4 JUNE 1977

NATIONALITY ZIMBABWEAN

GENDER MALE

MARITAL STATUS MARRIED

REFEREES

1.V. Nyarumbu

SSD Manager - Processing

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines

Cell +263***-***-***

2.Zimbabwe Police General Headquarters

Box CY 34

Causeway

Harare

Tel +263-*-******

3.Thomas Lusiyano - +263*********

Metallon Gold Mines – Goldfields of Shamva Mine

4.N.G Mafurutu - +263*********

General Manager - Rio Zim Renco Mine

5.Brian Ward –- +263*********

Group Security Officer Rio Zim Renco

6.P. Musarandega - +263*********

General Manager – Mining

7.J. Borda - +491*********

Head of Operations & Chief Technical Officer – GG Refinery Ltd

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