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Crime Scene Multi Skilled

Location:

Ermelo, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Salary:

30 to 40 k

Posted:

July 26, 2023

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CURRICULUM VITAE

PIERRE VAN DER LINDE

PERSONAL DATA

SURNAME: Van der Linde

FIRST NAMES: Pierre

ID NUMBER: 700**********

DATE OF BIRTH: 15 September 1970

SEX: Male

MARITAL STATUS: Married

DRIVERS LICENSE: Code 08

NATIONALITY: RSA

HOME LANGUAGE: Afrikaans

OTHER LANGUAGES: English – Speak, Write and Understand CRIMINAL OFFENCES: None

HEALTH: Excellent

HOME ADDRESS: 15 Erica Avenue, Ermelo, 2350

POSTAL ADDRESS: 15 Erica Avenue, Ermelo, 2350

CELLPHONE: 072*******

WORK ADDRESS: OUTsurance Middelburg Mpumalanga

MiWay Insurance Ltd Ermelo

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

LAST SCHOOL ATTENDED: Diamantveld High school, Kimberley 1988 HIGHEST STANDARD: Matric with exemption

SUBJECTS PASSED: Afrikaans HG

English HG

Business Economics HG

Biology HG

Geography SG History HG

EMPLOYMENT

NAME OF FIRM: MiWay Insurance Ltd

ADDRESS: 48 Sterling Road Kosmos Rand Centurion

POSITION: Motor assessor

FROM: 1 October 2021 to 28 February 2023

Current Employment Sanlam Life insurance

Ermelo

Financial advisor

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

NAME OF FIRM: SAPS Dog Unit

ADDRESS: PO Box 67, Ermelo, 2350, Mpumalanga

RANK: Warrant Officer/Second in Command

PRESENT POST: Second in Command, Narcotic Dog Handler TEL NR: 017-***-****

FAX NR: 017-***-****

NAME OF FIRM: AMK 9

ADRESS: AFGHANISTAN FOB APACHE

POST: PEDD HANDLER

TEL NR: NOT AVAILABLE

COURSES UNDERTAKEN PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

COURSES: Basic Training - 1988

Charge Office Commander Ermelo 1989

Patrol Dog Handlers Course - 1991

Basic Care of Police Dogs

SWAT – 1993

Identification of explosives 1994

Investigation of crime 1995

Crime scene management 1995

Explosive Dog Handlers Course – 1994 MSOS

Tactical Police Course with Dog - 1995

Tracker course vehicles 1995

Investigation of crime scene management

Domestic Violence - 1999

Crime Scene Management, Suicide prevention Course, Aids prevention Course - 1999 Shortened Patrol Dog Course, Utilization of Patrol Dogs - 2000 Shortened Patrol, Explosive Dog Handlers Course 2002 Crime Prevention Level 1 and Sector Management – Kriel - 2003 Street Survival, Use of Firearms – 2006 Narcotic Detection Dog Handlers Course – 2006 Drug Awareness, Pro Active Drug Identification – Roodeplaat – 2006 Texas San Antonio Patrol /explosive detection handlers’ course 2012 Pretoria OUTsurance –assessing and investigation of claims vehicle, contents, and commercial claims.

May 2013/June 2013

Multi Mark Commercial training November 2016

Computer literacy, Windows, Excel

Sanlam NAVP life financial advisor course

Work experience - SAP 1989 – 2012

My position was a patrol /narcotic /explosive dog handler. I had to train my dog daily.

Fitness training weekly with members and Dogs

Know medical treatment for dogs.

Administer medical treatment.

Make sure kennels are always clean and hygienic.

Do all admin registers regarding police function.

Do the financial planning for the unit.

Check administrative duties are up to date for typist, data clerks. Check emails daily.

Send emails to relevant departments.

Update myself with all new procedures regarding running the unit and new training methodology.

Do inventory on meds, food and equipment.

Train members

Maintain my firearm and vehicle.

Fight crime

Search for narcotics and explosives

Apprehend suspects.

Give evidence in all courts.

Attend to violent crimes such as bank robberies, cash in transit heists and farm attacks. Run the unit in all aspects from admin personnel to labourers. Work out shift rosters for members.

Inspect members on their shifts.

Take down statements from the public.

I was the second in command at my unit for 6 years running it to be nominated the best unit in Mpumalanga.

I have done various training and is familiar with the Police act and the criminal procedure act.

I have completed coursed in collecting of evidence and crime scene management. I have 23 years Policing and various commendations, service medals to letters of appreciation from Ministers to the public.

AMK9 - 2012 - 2013

Upkeep of patrol /explosive k9

Training and certification under US military

Daily training in explosives with k9

Daily training in attack work with k9

Daily searches of camp, vehicles entry and exit points for possible vehicle- based explosives and improvised explosive devices.

Quick response force for bomb, mortar, air strikes and ground troop invasion Guard duties at entry and exit point at forward operational base. Perimeter sweeps in and outside base for explosives. Kennel duties

Building of barracks (Tent based accommodation) and sleeping quarters. Maintenance of camp where based.

Filling reports daily for explosives found and type found. Keeping fit.

Deployment 11 months - staying mentally balanced.

Outsurance 2013 – 1 0ctober 2021

System flags claim

Assessor receives claim for validation.

Start with the flagging reasons.

Intro call inform client what your job function is Inform client of the process and facility checks to be done by assessor. Send client necessary documentation if needed prior to assessment (consent forms to obtain info )

Make an appointment.

Diarise

Profile client

Check underwriting requirements (Policy wording and schedule) Check if the premium is paid to confirm if client has cover for the incident. Check cover amounts.

Listen to all relevant calls.

Check for staff errors.

Do facility checks, previous insurance, Saps, Natis and Finance house if vehicle is still under finance.

Social Media checks, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. Contents claims do product research on items all other procedures are the same. Check for previous losses on similar items.

Commercial claims check previous losses and covers on facility for what client is claiming for.

Do a face-to-face assessment with client.

Fill in an online assessment form.

Take photos of scene, items, Buildings etc.

Compile a report.

Check when validation is done with client if there are no discrepancies in version, timeline, items or proof of items.

When discrepancies are noted confront client with them. Obtain, if necessary, proof of discrepancies

Interview witnesses, spouses neighbours domestic, co-workers etc. Attach all proof, documents obtained and conversations to the claim. Compile a report for the insurer with the facts.

Take claim to the meeting and present the facts.

Contact client with outcome.

Draft rejection letters if needed.

I am currently the only multi skilled assessor in Mpumalanga with multi mark commercial training.

I work three provinces Mpumalanga, KZN and Limpopo I can work under extreme pressure and was the assessor to close the office after our team manger resigned.

I am multi skilled and not a one-dimensional assessor who only has to focus on one skillset.

I am versed in assessing from motor, non – motor to commercial claims. I work independently as my manager is situated in Pretoria at head office. I am diligent and travelling long distances and working hours is the norm for me. I have vast experience in the investigation field and have studied crime scene management and obtaining evidence.

I am a believer in being just and fair to clients. As an assessor we are the people the client sees first not the logo of the company. MIWAY Insurance Ltd 2021 to February 2023

System flags claim

Assessor receives claim for validation.

Start with the flagging reasons.

Make an appointment.

Diarise

Profile client

Check underwriting requirements (Policy wording and schedule) Check if the premium is paid to confirm if client has cover for the incident. Check cover amounts.

Listen to all relevant calls.

Check for staff errors.

Investigating the accident scene and damages to the vehicle Compare the damages to the vehicle and if it corresponds with the version client presented at claims stage.

Compile a report for the Insurer with a recommendation to repudiate or settle all valid claims.

I am well-groomed and neat something I have taken through from when I was a police officer,

I have nearly 10 years’ experience in assessing and claim investigations. I was awarded two IPA bonuses in this period.

I am a team player.

I have great connections to assist me in my validation process on a claim. I have a good track record for rejections and my turn around time and ratios are above the norm.

I have a good relationship with my clients even when I reject their claims. My Motto is one is only limited by opportunities presented. GENERAL

I have very good planning and organizational skills, initiative to solve difficult problems and work well as a member of a multi-cultural team. I am open to new development and am willing to learn anything new that could benefit my position as well as that of the organization that will be willing to employ me.

I have vast experience of working in extreme environments and can work under pressure and difficult circumstances. I have experience as a Law Enforcement Officer in different Divisions. I am willing to relocate to any country where my services would be needed. I am currently fortunate to be a multi skilled assessor In Mpumalanga and have excelled in this position. I Enjoy being challenged. References:

Lt. Col. P Bester

Pes.Commander

Nelspruit

082*******

Lt. Col R Schilling

Unit Commander – Ermelo K9 Unit

017-***-**** 082-***-****

Rev DS Ehlers

+271*-***-****

I Hyrst

Trainer AMK 9

Fob Apache Afghanistan