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Hendrik Johannes Du Toit

Hendrik Johannes Du Toit

Security Consultant/Manager
Riversdale

Summary

Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Program Manager US Embassy LGF Abuja

Garda World Africa
11.2020 - Current
  • Overall management of the 700 men strong guard force at the US embassy and residences
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
  • Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.
  • Streamlined communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.


  • Mobile patrol vehicles and busses
  • Overall welfare
  • Overall security of the US Embassy and 23 other residential compounds

Farmer/Hospitality

Self-employeed
06.2011 - 11.2020
  • Farm Management, Dairy herd (300-500 Jersey cows)
  • Normal day to day management of the dairy
  • AI course with Taurus
  • Restaurant owner
  • Function co-originator and planner
  • Management of all logistics, finance, staff and day to day running of the restaurant
  • Liaison with clients and suppliers for weddings, reunions and other functions for up to 250 guests
  • Organizing music festivals at the venue
  • Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.
  • Social media and marketing aspects of the venue
  • Experience working with different cultures in a team

PSD Team Leader /QRF Commander/Deputy Project Manager/Project Manager (Afghanistan)

Global Strategies Group (Middle East)
11.2007 - 05.2011
  • Security and Personnel Management
  • PSD/Close Protection
  • Convoy Escorting to DEA/NIU compound and back to accommodation
  • Ad Hoc PSD tasks
  • In command of the mobile QRF team in the compound
  • Oversee entrance and exit control system
  • Client liaison and briefings
  • Induction training to all new personnel
  • Emergency Procedures and evacuation planning during rehearsals and real emergencies
  • Training (Expat, Local nationals and TCN’s)
  • Project Management
  • All correspondence between company and other roll players.( Foreign embassies, Sponsors and AID organisations
  • Responsible for all the administration, finance, personnel, logistics and operational aspects of the project
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.

PSD Team Leader (Iraq)

OSSI/SAFENET
06.2005 - 12.2007
  • Was overall responsible for the movement and safety of the team between point A and B
  • Responsible to safely transport clients between points
  • Insure that all members of the team and also clients understand emergency procedures and actions when any incident happens
  • Responsible for the good relations between all members of the team, local nationals and clients
  • Responsible for all planning, administration, logistics and finance of the team
  • Client Briefings
  • Overall responsible for the training of team members and clients
  • Ensure client protocol
  • Perform various tasks during emergency drills and evacuations

PSD Team Leader (Afghanistan)

Strategic Security Solutions International (Universal Guardian)
08.2007 - 10.2007
  • Providing security for LBG road survey teams during the Gardez-Khost road project
  • Conducting PSD/Close Protection and related security operations
  • (High and low profile)
  • Managing local national PSD/Close Protection Teams
  • Training of local national PSD/Close Protection teams
  • Conducting of surveillance operations
  • Conducting of operations to ensure safety of clients

Security Manager (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Group 4 Securicor
02.2007 - 07.2007
  • Providing security for clients in the southern region of the DRC
  • Responsible for several mining contract in the copper belt area of Kolwezi/ Lulumbashe
  • Providing close protection for high profile clients and visitors to the region
  • Responsible for the daily administration, finance (budgeting), logistics, training and operations of the projects
  • Responsible for the recruiting and training of local national and expat personnel
  • Security surveys and briefings to clients

Infantry Officer (South-Africa) Rank: Captain

South-African National Defence Force
01.1993 - 01.2005
  • Infantry course qualified up to sub unit commander level ( company commander)
  • Military law and medical level 2 qualified
  • Full Range leadership module and EDT (Planning and Presenting of training) completed
  • Deployment inside RSA as Platoon cmdr and Coy 2IC from 1993 until 1998
  • Officer instructor at the school of infantry from 1998 until 2005
  • Deployment to Burundi as Coy 2 IC with 7 South-African Infantry Bn in 2003 as part of African Union mission
  • Deployment DRC as Coy 2IC/CMDR with 7 South-African Infantry BN in 2004 as part of United Nation Pease keeping mission
  • 2002 / 2005 - Part of South-African Infantry Corps Training Team
  • Responsible to train all infantry forces leaving South-Africa to take part in mission in Burundi, DRC and Sudan

Education

High School Diploma -

Oakdale Agricultural High School
Riversdale
04.2001 -

Skills

Project management

Risk analysis and management

Team leadership

Program leadership

Project coordination

Decision-making

Strategic planning

Team development

Cost management

Team leadership and direction

Team management

Scheduling and planning

Work Planning and Prioritization

Budget coordination

Work delegation

Effective negotiations

Operations management

MS office applications

Contract development

Remote team management

Quality control

Military Qualifications

  • Basics Men
  • Platoon Weapons Training JL
  • Leadership Development JL
  • Section Leader JL
  • Officers Formative Course
  • Methods of Instruction
  • Platoon Commander/Sergeant Conventional
  • Area Protection Rural + Urban
  • Battalion Mortar (Specialist Course)
  • Subunit Second in Command
  • Machine Gun Platoon (Specialist Course)
  • Battalion Anti-Tank (Specialist Course)
  • Platoon Cmdr Training
  • Infantry Coy Cmdr’s Battle Handling Course
  • Military Law
  • Medical - FPOS (First person on scene)

Address

5 Nemesia str, Riversdale, Western Cape, 6670, South Africa, 5 Nemesia str, Riversdale, Western Cape, 6670, South Africa

Passport

A09193649, 7502195070089

Personal Information

  • Available: 1 Months’ Notice
  • Child Name: Gideon
  • Child Name: Jean-Mari
  • Health Status: Excellent
  • Date of Birth: 02/19/75
  • Driving License: Code 08
  • Marital Status: Single

Timeline

Program Manager US Embassy LGF Abuja

Garda World Africa
11.2020 - Current

Farmer/Hospitality

Self-employeed
06.2011 - 11.2020

PSD Team Leader /QRF Commander/Deputy Project Manager/Project Manager (Afghanistan)

Global Strategies Group (Middle East)
11.2007 - 05.2011

PSD Team Leader (Afghanistan)

Strategic Security Solutions International (Universal Guardian)
08.2007 - 10.2007

Security Manager (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Group 4 Securicor
02.2007 - 07.2007

PSD Team Leader (Iraq)

OSSI/SAFENET
06.2005 - 12.2007

High School Diploma -

Oakdale Agricultural High School
04.2001 -

Infantry Officer (South-Africa) Rank: Captain

South-African National Defence Force
01.1993 - 01.2005

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