Andreas Dala Kamenje

Experienced and results-driven Security Professional with over 16 years of experience in military and private security sectors. Specialized in security management, risk assessment, information security, forensic investigations, and operational oversight. Successfully led and managed security teams of over 1200 officers, demonstrating strong leadership, strategic planning, and crisis management capabilities.

With a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, I bring practical experience handling CCMA disputes, arbitration proceedings, and employment relations matters, representing both employer and employee interests. My legal insight enhances organizational compliance and ensures effective dispute resolution within complex workforce environments. Proven track record in designing and implementing comprehensive security frameworks that mitigate risks, protect assets, and ensure organizational resilience.

Highly adaptable, mission-focused, and experienced in high-stakes environments, combining operational security excellence with deep knowledge of labour law and workplace regulations.

Head of Security - Afrirent Holdings - Centurion Pretoria

(2025-09)

• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, promoting a security culture of risk awareness and accountability.
• Labour Law (CCMA) Disputes & Arbitration
• Enhance risk identification processes for early detection and mitigation of potential threats.
• Conduct regular audits of existing policies and procedures (SOP), ensuring their continued effectiveness in addressing organizational goals related to mitigating risks.
• Achieve regulatory compliance by ensuring adherence to security industry standards and guidelines related to security risk management.
• Ensuring compliance are met on the SLA.
• Conduct forensic investigations to uncover evidence.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies (SAPS) to ensure successful case outcomes.
• Facilitate collaborative research.
• Direct efficient CCTV management.
• Training control room operators
• Conducted evaluations to identify potential security vulnerabilities.

Branch Manager - Red Ant Security Relocation & Eviction Services - Cape Town

(2024-09 - 2025-08)

• Provide armed response services.
• Coordinate logistics for fleet deployment.
• Manage financial operations efficiently.
• Conduct surveillance to identify suspicious activities and mitigate risks.
• Handled complex Labour Law disputes efficiently.
• Formulating security SOPs and executing implementation procedures
• Awareness of corporate information security
• Firearm compliance manager of company
• Guaranteeing firearm policy adherence and audit
• Performing thorough security risk evaluation for entire organization
• Streamlined enforcement procedures for optimized security measures.
• Labour law (CCMA) Disputes & Arbitration
• Managed CCTV systems effectively.
• Directed implementation of compliance standards in information security.
• Directed budgetary management processes amounting to 15.8 million.
• Oversaw daily workflow enhancements to maximize productivity.
• Streamlined compliance processes within the firearms division.
• Oversaw risk management processes to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Coordinate operational tasks related to evictions.
• Developed strategies in collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
• Led successful implementation of stabilization activities.
• Directed daily operations of TRT team.
• Oversaw operational strategies for physical security systems.
• Handled management and coordination of K9 operations effectively.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by overseeing fleet logistics.
• To deliver effective team management
• Performed dynamic analysis to identify potential security and safety threats.
• Managing electrical projects
• Maintained strict observance of company-defined SOPs.
• Coordinated activities of escorts and scouts efficiently.
• Facilitated collaboration between management and employees to resolve labor disputes.
• Managed investigation processes effectively to uphold compliance standards.
• Facilitated seamless coordination across multiple departments in CPO.
• Steered sanitation services at multiple facilities and managed teams efficiently.
• Performed electricity meter reading with precision.

Area Manager - Bidvest Protea Coin

(2023-01 - 2024-08)

• Led a team of 517 security officers guarding & escort
• Managed CCTV systems effectively.
• Conduct forensic assessments to identify security vulnerabilities and data breaches.
• Conducted in-depth criminal investigations.
• Oversaw security operations to safeguard facilities against threats.
• Managed information security systems and processes.
• Increased ability to identify and address risk factors robustly.
• Oversaw management of service-level agreements and standard operating procedures.
• Conducted evaluations to verify compliance with established policies.
• Served as designated Firearm Officer in charge of safety protocols.
• Managed finance operations efficiently.
• Handled numerous labor dispute cases through CCMA processes.
• Managed arbitration cases involving bargaining counsel.
• Directed management of demolition activities.
• Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.

Site Manager - Fidelity Security Services

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Led a team of 102 Security officers
• Day to Day Operations
• Forensic Investigations
• Crime report & Investigations
• Labour Disputes
• Information Security

Military Practitioner - SANDF

(2010-01 - 2020-12)

• Completed Basic Military Training in 2010.
• Completed Individual Military Training 2010
• Completed Section Military Training 2010
• Completed Foreign Weapons Training 2010
• Completed Basic Parachute Training 2010
• Completed Close Protection Training 2010
• Completed First AID Level 3 2011
• Completed Advanced Parachute Training 2011
• Supervisor for Physical Security and Operations (2011-2018) led 168 Soldiers
• DRC United Nations Security Operations 14 Months 2013-2014
• Second in Command Security Head (2018-2019) led 416 Soldiers
• Established guidelines to streamline operations.
• Enhanced operational efficiency through advanced radio communication procedures.
• Conducted comprehensive Close Circuit Television training.
• Ensured safety and security during duty hours.
• Applied forensic techniques to analyze and interpret complex data.
• Identified critical findings and outcomes in investigative processes.
• Conducted in-depth analysis of labor practices.
• Chosen to investigate criminal cases.
• Conducted investigations across parastatal, private, public sectors and policing.
• Participated in comprehensive fitness training programs.
• Conducted specialized training in intelligence gathering techniques.
• Conducted routine patrols of vehicles and nighttime areas.
• Demonstrated expertise in navigation.
• Managed access control.
• Weapon Handling and Tactical Firing
• Conducted evaluations of potential risks.
• Expertise in safe driving techniques.
• Performed coordinated activities within densely populated regions.
• Utilized specialized skills in negotiation and extraction to achieve objectives.
• Abseiling, Fast Rope, and Parachuting
• Utilized firefighting skills to address hazardous incidents.
• Managed compliance with legal regulations across multiple projects.
• Conducted comprehensive musketry training sessions.
• Conducted training sessions on the use of foreign weapons.
• Executed advanced techniques to enhance hand-to-hand combat skills.
• Effectively managed tense hostage situations.
• Executed rapid response operations to address critical situations.
• Acquired comprehensive understanding of labor regulations.
• Managed labor dispute resolution processes effectively.
• Strengthened security measures through application of MISS protocols.
• Information Systems Security Basic (ISSB)
• Information Systems Security Advance (ISSA)
• Information Security Architecture (ISSA)
• Oversaw vendor services to uphold compliance with organizational standards.
• Supervised allocation and management of resources worth 3.4 million

Diploma - ISO 27001:2022 - Information Security Management - Alison (2025-05)

Certificate - ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System (QMS): Quality Management - Alison (2025-04)

Postgraduate Diploma - Labour Law - University Of Johannesburg (2025-12)

Advanced Diploma - Security Management - University Of South Africa (2024-01 - 2024-10)

National Diploma - Security Management - University Of South Africa (2023-10)

Higher Certificate - Criminal Justice - University Of South Africa (2017-11)

Grade 12 - Pica Pau High School (2009-01 - 2009-12)