Vusimuzi Mathebula

Investigating officer and security professional with over 15 years’ experience in the Security and Law enforcement Agencies. Adept at Crime investigation, Risk Assessment, Crime Prevention Awareness, Interviewing and Interrogations, Crime Intelligence Analysis and Interpretations, Crime Scene Management and Incident Control. Proven ability to exercise professional decisions in dealing with disclosure of personal information when conducting investigations.

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and develop effective working team across the business and embodies the values of integrity, strong leadership, trustworthy, resilience, hardworking, team player, and strong decision making

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

South African Police Services 01/2022 – to date Investigating Officer: Sergeant

• Investigated criminal offences and specific crime such as fraud and corruption, commercial crimes, robberies, theft, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm etc. using project plan investigation methodologies. 
• Conducted and assessed the Crime Threat and Investigations Intelligence Analysis through problem solving policing practices, using risk matrix to prioritise, determine, putting mitigations measures in place and reporting. 
• Liaised and collaborated internal with external stakeholders such as Department of Home Affairs, NIA, SARS, NPA, Municipality for the purpose of gathering evidence for investigation and to track priority crime trends. 
• Managed crime scene, preserved, collected evidence, and presented during hearings, misconducts and the court. 
• Led, collected and gathering information, analysis, interpreting, and data capturing for crime trends and patterns. 
• Effected arrests, confiscated evidence, analysed, charged the suspects and prepared for court and testified. 
• Conducted search and seizure operations and always adhering to stipulated rules, legislations and regulations. 
• Profiled suspects using the Crime Administration System (CAS) and other applications and analysis tools. 
• Safely conducted investigation tasks guided by mandate letter in a form of standing order and instructions. 
• Performed audits to dockets, statements, registers, inspection of resources, systems and standard procedures. 

South African Police Services 03/2010 – 12/2021 Crime Prevention Officer: Constable 

• Oversaw and coordinated assignments of subordinates, investigation of incidents during the shift, planning, directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints, delegating tasks, and resolving problems. 
• Responded to criminal cases, incidents and complaints in the area ensuring applied crime prevention roles. 
• Ensuring the case dockets flow, registering, evidence control, visiting the crime scene and reporting to seniors. 
• Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls, patrol assigned areas and liased crime prevention projects. 

EDUCATION BACKROUND 

• Bachelors of Arts in Criminology, University of South Africa, 2021 
• Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation, University of Johannesburg, 2025  Matric (Grade 12), Makheto High, 2000 

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

• Resolving of Crime Course, Level 5 
• National Certificate in Policing/ Basic Training 
• Becoming a Criminal Intelligence Analyst 
• Sexual Offences Course for Investigating Officer
• Crime Administration Systems (CAS) for Investigation Personnel 
• Basic Crime Scene Management 
• Operate Effectively in a Control Room 
• Public Service Induction Programme 
• Use and Handle of Firearms (Pistol, shotgun and semi-riffle) 
• Basic Computer Literacy 
• Circulation Course for Vehicle, Persons and Goods 
• Docket and Statement Taking Course 
• PSIRA Grade A  
• Driver’s license Code 10 (C1)