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Paulo Monte

Paulo Monte

Close protection officer

Talent
Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality250 ZAR/hourMember since January 3, 2026
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Dedicated close protection officer with more then 18 years in safeguarding clients against threats. Proficient in risk assessment, surveillance and emergency. Ensuring highest level of security and safety

Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

V.I.P DRIVER / CLOSE PROTECTION

Clinix Health Group . Johannesburg | October 2023 - November 2025

Provided vip driver/ close protection and personal assistance to the CEO of Clinix health group, family and close associates.

Responsibilities included driving the client to and from work, accompanying the client on business and social travels whilst ensuring his safety, assessing threats and planning routes, protecting the client from invasion of privacy. Maintaining security of vehicles and conducting pre- travel inspections. Planning and coordinating secure travels.

CLOSE PROTECTION OFFICER

BRINCOR. Johannesburg | September 2022 - October 2023

Provided close protection services to the secretary general of the ANC Mr Mbalula.

Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify and minimize potential threats to the client. Perfomed advanced work to determine routes for travel .

CLOSE PROTECTION OFFICER

DNG. Johannesburg | July 2021 - September 2022

Provided close protection services to the CEO of DNG Mr Aldworth Mbalathi and his family, ensuring their safety at home and public engagements. Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Executed emergency response plans during security incidents.

CLOSE PROTECTION OFFICER

PERSEC. Johannesburg | March 2019 - July 2021

Provided close protection services to the director Proline and his family. Ensured the safety of principal and his family members during travel and public engagements.

Utilized advanced surveillance techniques to monitor environments and identify potential threats ensuring their safety at all times.

CLOSE PROTECTION OFFICER

Big Time information & Technology Consultants. Pretoria | March 2018 - March

2019

Provided close protection services to the security manager of Big Time Information

& Technology Consultants Mr Leaver and his family.

Responsibilities included driving the clients and his family to their destinations and taking pre- established routes and escape routes. Planning ahead and inspecting vehicles, public spaces and the clients residence for possible threats.

Education

Risk management

Close protection

Skills

securitysafetyclient protectionthreat assessmentpersonal assistance

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