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Stephanus Venter

Address:
20 Rosmead str
Ext 2
Nigel
Gauteng
0491
South Africa
Phone: +27 848155649
Email:  stefventerza@yahoo.co.uk

Position Wanted: Any (Updated: 10/30/2009)
CURRICULUM VITAE: Stephanus Johannes Venter

SURNAME: Venter
CHRISTIAN NAME: Stephanus Johannes
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: 20 Rosmead Str. Nigel, RSA
POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 724, Nigel, RSA
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (+) 27 - 11 - 8144870
MOBILE NUMBER (SA): (+) 27 – 720628856 / 0848155649
FAX NUMBER (SA): (+) 27 – 086 658 0317
E-MAIL: stefventerza@yahoo.co.uk
E-MAIL (secondary): ops2@talatyounisgroup.com
DATE OF BIRTH: 02 April 1968
PLACE OF BIRTH: Middleburg Cape, South Africa
NATIONALITY: South-African
MARITAL STATUS: Married
PASSPORT: RSA - 409642236
EXPIRY DATE: 2016 – 07-17
DRIVING LICENCE: (EB), no. 403 7000 1643W
LANGUAGES: English Fluent, Afrikaans Fluent

CAREER SUMMARY
Served in the South African Police Force from 1986 to 1997as instructor in SAP Dog school.
Trained dogs for Protea Security in Pretoria.
Trained dogs in Indonesia and Malawi, and worked for Mechem as Sampler and MEDDS 1998.
Served as landmine detection dog handler for Poldicam in Mozambique (worked under former Commander SAPolice Dog school) 1999.
In October 2000 I deployed to Northern Iraq for Mechem Consultants as a mine detection dog handler.
Worked at Mechem Consultants as an Advisor with the United Nations Office for Project Services, Mine Action Program in Northern Iraq from October 2001 to October 2003.
Worked for Mechem in Afghanistan as a MEDDS operator in Kabul from January 2004 to May 2004.
Worked as a member of a Personal Security Detail in Mosul, Baghdad and Kurdistan Iraq for REED INC company since May 2004 till February 2006.
Worked at MACC in Iran as a QA/QC Officer, Senior Technical Advisor EOD/MDD.
from 20July 2006 till 10 Des 2006.
Worked at Arab Investors Amman, SMV Security in Iraq as an Site Security Manager, and Team Coordinator . From July 2007to 2008 Dec.
Currently self Employed. Owner of SSS Stef Security Solutions cc.

EXPERIENCE

CEO of SSS Stef Security Solutions cc. Based in Nigel South Africa.
Site Security Manager, Team Coordinator and Mission Commander. Personal Security Detail. Al-Asad Air Base, Al Anbar province, Bucca, Basra Iraq.
Senior Technical Advisor MDD : In Iran. Anwaz. Koramanshere Province.
Personal Security Detail: As a personal security Detail in Iraq and Team Leader, in Iraq. Baghdad Iraq
Mine Detection Dogs: For six years I have covered all aspects of MDD work in Mozambique, Northern Iraq and Afghanistan.
Management: For the twelve years I’ve been a manager at junior and senior management level.
Administration: As an Advisor I have been involved with administration and basic accounting for the past six years. As CEO I have been involved in all aspects of running a company.


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY


1. Employer: SMV Security Inc.
PERIOD: 2007/07 – 2008/12.

POST A: Site Security Manager/ Team Coordinator/ Mission Commander Personal Security Detail.
Duties
Site Security Manager, Management off all Site Security requirements for the security aspect and thereof
Team Coordinator. To coordinate all security team to escort clients, and equipment to destinations and back.
Liaison with USA Military Personal.
For seen all help to clients in assistance off their problems.
Training off all security details in all aspects.


All quality control on site including pre-handovers of areas. Attendance log keeping and the up keep Daily Dairies, either in hard copy or electronic form. On site discipline. Health and safety representative for SMV security. Maintenance and upkeep of all SMV Security equipment in their care including all administration work. Any other duties specified by ITAS security head office.

Ensuring the compliance of all SOP’s for that particular work in Iraq.



2. Employer: MACC Inc.
PERIOD: 2006/07 TO 2007/12.

POST A: Senior Technical Advisor EOD/MDD.
Duties
The technical control of the operation including, Ensuring the survey, excavation and investigation requirements for the site are met. The site safety requirements are adhere to at all times. Providing advise to the client on all matters pertaining to EOD and ordnance relating matters. Liaison with the client, local police, local authorities, military EOD personal and MACC International Limited Head office.

All quality control on site including pre-handovers of areas. Attendance log keeping and the up keep Daily Dairies, either in hard copy or electronic form. On site discipline. Health and safety representative for MACC International Limited. Maintenance and upkeep of all MACC International Limited equipment in their care including all administration work. Any other duties specified by MACC International Limited head office.

Ensuring the compliance of all SOP’s for that particular site in Iran, Ahwaz district. The contracting company was an E&I Company. MAI.

3. EMPLOYER: Reed INC.
PERIOD: 2004/05 to February 2006.

POST A: Personal Security Detail Mosul, Bagdad, and Kurdistan Iraq
DUTIES
As a subcontractor of Harris Corporation, responsible for the personal protection of the Northern Region Director of the Iraqi Media Network as he travels to stations and transmitter sites throughout Northern Iraq. Also various clients off WII. ( Washington International Incorporated.)

Worked as rear- gunner, Shooter and then Team leader till contract was terminated.

POST B: Personal Security Detail Baghdad, Iraq
DUTIES
As a subcontractor of Washington Engineers, responsible for the personal protection of the details that has been given on a daily basis as they travels to sites throughout Iraq and Baghdad
Has been employed as a gunner, rear gunner, and the driver of the VIP vehicle. Also as Team Leader, I was 3 IC of the team, and 2IC.



4. EMPLOYER: Mechem Consultants
PERIOD: 2000/10 to 2004/05

POST A: MEDDS Operator Kabul, Afghanistan
PERIOD: 2004/01 to 2004/05
DUTIES
Responsible and accountable to the Location Manager for the execution of the following duties and responsibilities:
Liaise with UNOPS and other UN Agencies/Contractors in order to coordinate the daily tasks at the appointed work sites.
Maintain the discipline of the teams and act as their spokesperson.
Prepare reports and returns as required.
Assist the Location Manager as required.
Ensure that all location staff members perform their duties and functions according to the laid down doctrines and SOPs.
Resolve all work related problems.
Assist the Location Manager in the implementation of staff development and training courses.

POST B: Advisor UNOPS: Northern Iraq
PERIOD: 2000/10 to 2003/10
DUTIES
Responsible and accountable to the Location Manager for the execution of the following duties and responsibilities:
Liaise with UNOPS and other UN Agencies/Contractors in Iraq in order to ensure that all Manual Clearance Teams are utilized to their maximum effectiveness and that the production is of the highest standards.
Liaise with UNOPS and other UN Agencies/Contractors in order to coordinate the daily tasks at the appointed work sites.
Maintain the discipline of the teams and act as their spokesperson.
Prepare reports and returns as required.
Assist the Location Manager as required.
Perform the duties of the Location Manager during his absence.
Manage, develop and implement Local Capacity Building in the location.
Ensure that all location staff members perform their duties and functions according to the laid down doctrines and SOPs.
Resolve all work related problems.
Accountable for the transport of the groups.
Accountable for all the finances received for the team.
Assist the Location Manager in the implementation of staff development and training courses.
Evaluation of all manual clearance staff on a regular basis to ensure the highest possible work standards.
Evaluation of all mechanical staff members on a regular basis to ensure the highest possible work standards and serviceability of mechanical devices.

POST C: Senior MDD QA Officer
PERIOD: February 2001 to January 2002
DUTIES
Ensure that all location staff members perform their duties and functions according to the laid down doctrines and SOPs.
Resolve all work related problems.
Responsible for all dog technical matters relating to the execution of dog work in the location.
Responsible for the Quality Assurance of all sites where MDD operations were conducted in Northern Iraq.
Accountable for all the finances received for the daily maintenance of the team.
Liaise with all other agencies in order to coordinate the daily tasks.
Prepare reports and returns as required.
Accountable for the transport of the team.
Responsible for all training aids required in the training of the MDD Team.

POST D: MDD Team Leader
PERIOD: October 2000 to February 2001
DUTIES
Resolve all work related problems.
Ensure the highest standards of work conducted by the team.
All training related to the MDD under my control.
Responsible for all training aids required in the training of the MDD Team.
Prepare reports and returns as required.
Accountable for all the finances received for the daily maintenance of the team.
Accountable for the transport of the team.




5. EMPLOYER: Poldicam
POST A: Mine Detection Dog handler
PERIOD: January 1998 to May 1999
DUTIES
All training related to the MDD under my control.
Responsible for all training aids required in the training of the MDD.
Prepare reports and returns as required.
Accountable for the transport of the team.
REASON FOR LEAVING COMPANY: Economic Climate

6. EMPLOYER: Mechem Denel
POST A: Dog Trainer and Sampler For MEDDS
PERIOD: June 1998 to June 1999
DUTIES
Responsible and accountable to the Owner for the execution of the following duties and responsibilities:
Training of dogs and making samples for dog work.
Purchase of stock and implementation of stock control system.
Staff development and control.
Daily inspection of MEDDS building and kennels.
Prepare reports and returns as required.
REASON FOR LEAVING COMPANY: Economic Climate


7. EMPLOYER: Protea Security Dog School
PERIOD: September 1997 to May 1998
POST A: Training officer
DUTIES
Responsible to the school company Manager for the following:
The handling of the relevant registers.
Training of handlers and dogs.
Supervision of other handlers and personnel working in dog school.
Responsible for agitation work of dogs.
Maintaining the standard and health of dogs.
Daily, weekly and monthly training of dogs.
Vehicle maintenance.
Prepare reports and returns as required.
Placing of Handlers and dogs to posts.
Maintain kennels.
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8. EMPLOYER: South African Police Force Dog School
PERIOD: September 1993 to December 1997
POST A: Sergeant
DUTIES
Responsible to the school commander for the following:
The handling of the firearm safe and relevant registers.
Training of handlers and dogs.
Supervision of other handlers and personnel working in dog school.
Responsible for agitation work of dogs.
Maintaining the standard and health of dogs.
Daily, weekly and monthly training of dogs.
Vehicle maintenance.
Prepare reports and returns as required.
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POST B: South African Police Force Middleburg Cape Dog Unit Constable
PERIOD: January 1990 to August 1993
DUTIES
Responsible for the starting of the Protection Unit for the farms and security of them. Also the training of the civilians to use their firearms properly and how to respond to attackers on their farms.
Responsible to the shift commander for the following:
Detaining and arresting suspects.
Patrols and crime prevention.
Attending various complaints.
Opening a criminal docket on the scene of a crime.
Daily, weekly and monthly training of my dog.
Maintaining the standard and health of my dog.
Preparing reports and returns as required

POST C: South African Police Force Unit 19 Riot Station Constable
PERIOD: January 1987 to December 1989
DUTIES
Responsible for riot work all over South Africa wherever required.
During this time we were also responsible for the safe keeping of higher ranks and visitors from overseas at the airport and their residence.
During the 1994 elections I was a driver for a security vehicle that transferred the visitors from and to their designated places.
Completed a task force course with Col. Delarose and Wandrag for special duties involving combat in urban areas. Course given by Kaptain Roos from the special task force South Africa.
REASON FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE: Financial

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
National Senior Certificate
• Trompsburg (South Africa) High School –1986
S.A. Police Basic training
• Basic criminal law
• Administration
• Unarmed combat
• Western block weapons and tactics
S.A. Police Internal Stability course
• This included all the training and work for combat in urban areas and the protection of VIPs, to include:
• High jacking scenarios
• House penetration
• Hand-to-hand combat
• Surveillance and protection to all designated people
• Fighting of terrorism in urban areas
• Building penetration
• Anti-hand grenade drills
• Anti-sniper actions
• Urban and bush warfare
• Laying of ambushes
• Eastern block weapons and tactics
• Protection of chain of command
• Riot and Crowd Control
• Tongfa certification (hand-to-hand combat)
Counter-Insurgency Course
• This included training for combat in urban areas and drills for all types of situations to prevent attacks on yourself and others. Also the drill for grenade attacks.
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
• Technical aspects of firearm usage
• Anti-hostage drills
• Ambush and anti-ambush techniques
• Approaching of suspicious persons
• Arresting techniques
• Searching of suspicious vehicles
• Anti-sniper actions
• Rappelling techniques
• Anti hand grenade drills
• Hand-to-hand combat
• Advanced driving techniques
Tactical Policing course
• Instructor course in SAP Dog School
• Promoted to the rank of Sergeant
• Agitation course By Pete Oni From USA
• United Nations All Concepts De-mining Course
• Mine Detection Dog training course
• Supervisors Course De-mining
• Management Training course
• Training skills course
• Presentation skills course
• Business writing course
• Management and motivation course
• Service leadership training course
• Management communication course
• Computer course including MS Word and Excel
• Introduction to Demolition
• United Nations Basic security, health and welfare in the field

PSIRA South Africa Training

• Security Grades E to B. All aspects needed to be a Director of a Security Company. Courses done by NU-Law Academy for Security.


SPECIFIC SKILLS
• Computer literate.
• Capable of working under difficult conditions for extended periods of time.
• Capable of adjusting and adapting to suit prevailing conditions.
• Capable of working in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Capable of establishing and conducting programs and ensuring the success thereof.
• Capable of managing resources, finances and budgets.
• Capable of making decisions on the spot.


Certificate’s on Request.