Risk Management Security Manager

GERRIT VAN DER LINDE

Security & Facilities Management Executive

+27-83-301-**** [Email Address] South African Citizen EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strategic and solutions-driven Facilities and Security Executive with 25+ years’ leadership experience across hotel & casino, banking, telecoms, retail, and mining industries in Africa and South America. Known for driving operational excellence, optimizing service delivery across large property portfolios, and leading multi-disciplinary teams of over 1,500 staff. Demonstrated success in managing complex infrastructure, CAPEX/OPEX budgets exceeding R100M, vendor and contract lifecycle management, and achieving measurable savings while ensuring compliance with BCP, HSE, ISO, and legal standards. Adept in modernizing FM processes, implementing integrated systems, and leading green building initiatives. Key Competencies:

• - Strategic Facilities Management (Soft & Hard Services)

• - Integrated Security & Risk Management

• - Surveillance & Access Control Systems

• - CapEx/OpEx Budget Oversight (up to R100M+)

• - Staff Leadership, Training & Development

• - Project & Change Management (incl. LEED-accredited projects)

• - SLA, Vendor & Compliance Management

• - BCP, HSE, ISO & Legal Compliance

CURRENT POSITIONS

Security Manager

Sun International – Sun City Resort 2025 – Present Managing security operations for:

• - 5 Hotels, 2 Golf Courses, Casino, Estate & Retail

• - Physical security, perimeter patrols, and contractor/event access

• - Contract security staff and surveillance infrastructure Chief Executive Operations Officer & Partner

MetaV8Solutions Present

Providing digital strategy, marketing, and AI/cloud support services. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Security Manager – Heritage Hill Estate

Tsebo Thorburn Security Services 2024 – 2025

• - Led 25 security staff

• - Managed patrols, perimeter, incident response & investigations

• - Maintained security systems and infrastructure Senior Facilities & Administration Manager

iSON Xperiences 2023 – Jan 2024

• - Managed FM services across 5 buildings

• - Oversaw HVAC, generators, catering, transport, guesthouses

• - Ensured OHS, legal compliance, and cost-effective contracting Security Manager – Midstream Ridge Estate

HOA 2020 – Jan 2021

• - Supervised 83 security staff

• - Managed access control, patrols, HR/IR

Regional Security Manager – ABSA Bank

Tsebo Facilities Management 2018 – 2020

• - Managed 366 locations (Retail, ATMs, Corporate)

• - Oversaw electronic security upgrades and KPIs

• - Ensured disaster recovery protocols and SLA compliance Integrated Services Manager – Gateway Theatre of Shopping Excellerate Services 2016 – 2018

• - Led multi-service operations: cleaning, parking, security, waste

• - Worked closely with Centre Management on daily operations Risk & Loss Prevention Manager – Makro SA

2015 – 2016

• - Led health & safety audits

• - Investigated losses and ensured vendor compliance Security Manager (Project Setup) – Park Hyatt Zanzibar 2015

• - Built full security function pre-opening

• - Installed systems and trained security team

National Facilities Security Manager – MTN SA

2008 – 2014

• - ISO 9001/14001/45001 Auditor

• - Led 24/7 operations, LEED contributor, and R100M+ budget oversight Earlier Roles (1995–2008):

• - Builders Warehouse: Risk & Sales Manager

• - Rico Enterprises: Production Manager

• - Sun International: Surveillance, VIP & Hotel Security

• - Goldfields, Securicor, SAPS: Early Security, Mining & Policing Roles EDUCATION & TRAINING

• - Diploma in Security Management – INTEC College of South Africa

• - Grade 12 – Hoërskool Jan Viljoen

• - PSIRA Grades A–E – UNISA

CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZED COURSES

• - Riot & Explosives Control – SAP

• - Onsetter & Blasting – GFTSA

• - Transformational Leadership – Sun International

• - Project Management, Finance, Internal Auditing – MTN SA

• - ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, OHS Legal Liabilities – Tsebo FM

• - CiiMs Admin – Online Intelligence

• - AWS Cloud Practitioner & Solutions Architect

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• - MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access)

• - GroupWise, CMS Crystal, Surveillance Systems

• - CCTV/Access Control Installation & Admin

• - Custom DB Dev (Occurrence Book), IT/Cloud Infrastructure

• - Ethical Hacker Certification

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• - LEED Green Building Contributor – MTN HQ

• - Sun City Resort – System-wide patrol & access optimization

• - Hyatt Zanzibar – Built Security Dept from ground up

• - ABSA Bank – Upgraded security tech at 300+ locations PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

• - Led 1,500+ staff across regions with 95%+ compliance and readiness

• - Negotiated contracts saving 14% in vendor costs at Tsebo FM

• - Reduced energy usage by 12% via LEED certification project

• - Built digital Occurrence Book reducing error rate by 40%

• - Recovered R1.2M+ in asset losses via improved controls LANGUAGES

• - English, Afrikaans (Fluent)

• - Zulu, Xhosa, Fanakalo (Conversational)

• - Dutch, French, Swahili, Shangaan (Basic)

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• - South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA) GERRIT VAN DER LINDE

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