Johannes Kobe

A seasoned Asset Protection officer with vast experience and knowledge in mining industry, worked in various mining shafts and sections have possess inter personal skills and benefited a lot in terms of learning through years within security industry. Using own initiatives including working in team in a resourceful manner and capable of managing shifts, supervising junior staff members and contract security company on site. Undertake challenges and responsibilities in the following, CCTV surveillance Control room, Reaction officer and Gold Plant security and have gain sufficient knowledge and experience.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Asset Protector Grade 1 - Harmony FS1 Gold Plant - Welkom

(2019-07)

• Patrolled internal plant sections, building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
• Managed access control systems to prevent unauthorized entry into restricted areas, ensuring secure facility.
• Contributed ideas for process improvement based on observations made during daily duties.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
• Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary, or theft.
• Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
• Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
• Reduced instances of theft by implementing effective asset protection strategies and tactics.
• Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
• Plant access and aggress control by searching all vehicles and trucks entering and exiting plant gate.
• Attending Mill stripping and relining observations.
• React to all plant sections alarm and report back status to security control room.
• Statement taking and effect arrest, and be able to witness in court of law and give evidence in disciplinary hearing processes.
• Report hazards and all spillages of all chemical, oil and other materials. Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to company guidelines and conducting regular inspections.

CCTV Control Room Shift Leader - Sibanye Stillwater Protection services - Beatrix Gold Mine

(2008-04 - 2017-10)

Beatrix Mine Control and command Centre

• CCTV system effective operation.
• Computer, Monitors alarm system inspection every shift.
• Camera checks and report Faults to Technicians and CCTV Supervisor.
• Control command center and conduct high level of access identification.
• Detect, observe identify, analyses and react to incident at Gold plants and shafts.
• Report alarm activations to Reaction officer and give clear direction to suspicious movement.
• Writing report of incidents to data online capturer.
• Supervise Guard members on Data captured console.
• Maintain good observation at all time and concentrate on details.
• Console and stations must be kept clean and monitors clear from obstructions.
• Monitoring of Gold reef from underground to plant into Silos to Mills section.
• Observing Gold pouring inside Smelt house as safe keeping of Gold bars in strong room and report irregularities.
• Monitor Concentrations area, attraction pump.
• Use domes for patrol and report data loss faults.
• Static and dome cameras must be in clean condition every time.
• Hazard report by use of cameras.
• Keep proactive camera observation.
• Observe plant Searching cubicle for theft and detection of crime.
• Report faults CCTV equipment to management.
• Conduct snap shot and copy Disk for Disciplinary hearing purpose and as evidence.
• Reviewing footages of incidents.
• Reduced incidents of theft by consistently reviewing and analyzing surveillance footage for suspicious activity.
• Maintained close liaison with control rooms, police personnel and CCTV partners in relation to incidents.
• Monitored activities captured on cameras to inform authorities of suspicious activities.
• Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
• Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
• Watched both live and recorded video surveillance footage.
• Investigated prior incidents on CCTV to prepare reports for local authorities.
• Recorded time, date and location of incidents.
• Enhanced security by monitoring and operating multiple CCTV cameras in professional setting.
• Visited sites and locations to identify areas needing to be monitored with CCTV cameras.
• Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
• Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.

Asset Protection Officer C2 - Goldfields Protection service - Beatrix Gold Mine

(2008-04 - 2013-09)

Beatrix Mine Operation

• General Gold mining security operation.
• Bullion dispatched.
• Conduct patrol at Gold Plant and Shafts.
• Hostels, shafts, underground searches for illegal miners.
• Gold sample escort to Assay Laboratory.
• Access and traffic control.
• Response to alarms activation and report back for status.
• Arrest, statement taking and attend court of law as witness.
• Security roles and responsibility.
• Crowd Facilitation during unrest.
• Observation on Cable racks, salvage yard and installations.
• Inspection of Parade and supervising Guard members.
• Transport Guards to different post of work.
• Drafting and manage duty roster for Guards.
• Report operational functions and problems to management.
• Conduct Alcohol test before start of every shift.
• Visits operation site assign duties and sign Guard pocket book.
• Attend and witness at Disciplinary hearing.
• Proper handing over of security equipment before and after shift.
• Supervise access entry permit card on Main gates.
• Patrol Gold parameter fence.
• Standby duties and situation report to management after hours.
• Drafting in reps.
• Identified vulnerabilities in security measures by performing regular risk assessments and audits, recommending improvements as needed.
• Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
• Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
• Inspecting security registration books.
• Transporting suspects to police station.
• Plant security duties.
• Disruptive duties.
• Conduct searches crush areas.
• Handling Building keys and keep key register records.
• Opening General offices.
• Constant security risk and measures on all point of entries and fences.
• Attend to hostels complaint and problems.
• Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
• Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
• Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
• Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
• Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing assistance as needed while coordinating with first responders.
• Collaborated with management to develop and enforce loss prevention policies, minimizing company losses.
• Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.

High School Diploma - General - Kagisano High School (1982-01 - 1994-11)

Diploma - Security Risk Management - Unisa