About Ephraim Ncube
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Academic Level Degree Bachelor
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Age 48 - 52 Years
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Industry Management
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About me
A retired army major who is also a qualified and seasoned criminal justice, law enforcement, security and safety practitioner who has been in the industry for more twenty five years in both the public and private sector. An expert security and safety manager with international experience specialising in operations as well as forensic investigations. A holder of a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Science and Technology degree from the University of South Africa. A graduate of the Judicial College of Zimbabwe has been a Magistrate in the Ministry of Justice and a Principal Legal Officer in the Zimbabwe Defence Forces who has a clear understanding of the criminal justice system. An excellent communicator who is fluent in both written and spoken English as well as other major local languages. A hard worker, who is a self-starter, disciplined, and committed team player who is results-oriented and boasts of both physical fitness and mental astuteness.
Education
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2020 - 2022
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Arts In Forensic Science and Technology
The program covers a lot of aspects of security management, investigations as well as law enforcement. These include, inter ala, investigations and evidence gathering and presentation in court or internal corporate disciplinary proceedings, intelligence gathering, criminal procedure, criminal law, the law of evidence, labour law, administrative law as well as constitutional law.
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2015 - 2015
Zimbabwe Institute of Management
Diploma in Security Management
The programme covered, inter alia, Security Practice, that is, physical security operations, Business Administration, Business Communication, Financial Accounting, Criminal Law, Criminal Psychology, Business Law, Auditing as well as Management.
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2014 - 2014
Lupane State University - Centre For Continuing Education
Security Management Certificate
The programme covered, Security Practice, Business Administration, Basic Principles of Criminal Law, Introduction to Financial Accounting and Asset Management as well as IT Scurity.
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2009 - 2010
Pen Forster Career School
Diploma In Private Investigations
The programme covered, inter alia, Learning Strategies, Investigations as a Career, Communication Skills, Sources of Information, Computers and Investigations, Reporting, Locating People and Conducting Background Checks, Surveillance, Observation and Description, Intelligence, Homeland Security, Evidence and Court Related Issues, Handwriting Analysis, Interview and Truth Verification Techniques, Executive Protection as well as Retail Security and Loss Prevention.
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2005 - 2006
Judicial College Of Zimbabwe
Magistrates' and Prosecutors' Course
The programme covered, inter alia, Introduction to Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Interpretation of Statutes, Family Law, Judicial Administration, Contract Law, Mental Health Act, Inquests, Accounts, Law of Evidence, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Road Traffic Law, Sentencing, Statutory Offences, Civil Procedure, Law of Delict, Civil Procedure, and Law of Delict.
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2010 - 2010
National Examinations Board In Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
Internation General Certificate In Occupational Health and Safety
The programme covered Management of International Health and Safety, Control of International Workplace Hazards and International Health Safety Practical Application.
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2011 - 2012
National Examinations Board In Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
International Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
Units completed in the programme are International Control of Hazardous Agents In the Workplace and International Workplace and Work Equipment Safety and there are still two more modules pending completion.
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2014 - 2014
Lupane State University - Centre For Continuing Education
Certificate In Computer Servicing and Maintenance
The programme covered Computer Hardware, Safe Lab Procedures and Tool Use, Installing and Configuring Operations Systems, Laptops and Portable Devices, Printers and Scanners, Communication Skills, and Introduction to Computer Networking
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2004 - 2004
Army Data Processing Unit
Introduction To Computers
The programme covered Windows 98, Ms Word, Ms Excel and Ms Powerpoint
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2011 - 2011
American Safety and Health Institute
First Training Certificate
The programme covered Adult CPR, AED and Basic First Aid
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1996 - 1997
Zimbabwe Military Academy
Regular Officer Cadet Course
The programme covered, inter alia, Basic Military Training and Tactics, Weaponry, Communications, Management, Command Control of Troops, Service Writing, Drill as well as Administration and Logistics.
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2000 - 2000
All Arms Battle School
Platoon Commander's Course
The programme covered, inter alia, Command and Control of Troops, Advance Tactics, Radio Communications, Report Writing, as well as, Range Management and Weaponry
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2002 - 2000
Zimbabwe Staff College
Junior Staff Course
The programme covered, inter alia, advanced tactics, Service Writing, Training, Service Writing, Report Writing, Presentations, Administration and Logistics Staff Work.
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1989 - 1992
Founders High School
General Certification of Education Ordinary Level
Subjects covered and passed: English Language, Literature In English, History, Geography, Ndebele, Science, Extended Science and Principles of Accounts
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1993 - 1994
Fatima High School
General Certificate Of Education
Subjects covered and passed Geography, History and Ndebele
Experience
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2016 - 2023
Guardtech Security Services (Pvt) Ltd
Security Manager
– Designing and implementation of security, safety and emergency management systems for Guardtech Security Clients with the objective of minimising losses whilst enhancing business proficiency.
– Managing all Guardtech Contracts in Bulawayo
– Conducting security risk assessments, surveys and inspections and making recommendations for improvements on the security management systems.
– Supervision of the compliance with set security and safety procedures as well as internal controls in the clients’ business undertakings.
– Incident and accident investigations on behalf of clients in order to gather both forensic evidence and evidence required for internal disciplinary processes.
– Conducting forensic investigation on behalf of the Guardtech clients.
– Recruitment, training and subsequent deployment and competent manpower for all Guardtech Contracts.
– Initial training as well as continual on the job retraining for guards to ensure high standards in terms of job performance
– Drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs) as well as Site Instructions in order to enhance operational efficiency.
– Conducting background checks on clients’ new employees in order to ensure suitability for the job.
– Conducting private investigations for Guardtech clients in order to unearth any irregularities and provide evidence for prosecution as required.
– Drawing up deployment rosters in order to ensure adequate coverage for all clients’ sites
– Supervision of security supervisors and guards in their daily operational activities in order to meet clients’ needs and expectations.
– Liaison with the police and Fire Brigade and the Ambulance Services in handling emergency incidents as required -
2018 - 2022
Peace Star Security Services (Pvt) Ltd
Chief Operations Officer
– Setting the company’s strategic thrust through design of Key Performance Indicators for all departments.
– Monitoring and evaluation of performance of all the company’s departments.
– Leading the conduct of Security Risk analyses for all the company’s clients
– Leading the conduct of security surveys for all the company’s clients
– Design of security and safety Management Systems for all the company’s clients.
– Advice to clients on risk management strategies and programs.
– Selection and training of company personnel and running continuous staff development programs.
– Managing the company’s research and development programs to ensure that it remains abreast of the security industry standards in all its facets.
– Heading corporate forensic investigations of cases leading to either internal disciplinary processes or criminal charges
– Conducting forensic investigations on behalf of clients for both internal disciplinary proceedings and criminal charges as required. -
2014 - 2016
Hawkflight Enterprises
Security, Safety and Legal Manager
– Drafting and implementation of the security management system
– Drafting and the implementation of the company’s health and safety management system
– Managing the implementation of risk control measures in order to mitigate loses
– Heading corporate forensic investigations of cases leading to either internal disciplinary processes or criminal charges
– Selection and training of security personnel pending deployment to different sites within the company’s strategic business units (SBUs)
– Conducting security and safety risk assessments so as to come up with appropriate counter-measures
– Conducting health and safety awareness training among members of staff
– Drafting and implementation of the company’s emergency management program
– Command and control of emergency response operations
– Drafting and scrutinizing company’s business contracts
– Rendering advice to the Managing Director on all legal matters involving the company
– Defending the company in legal matters in liaison with its lawyers
– Rendering legal advice on the conduct of disciplinary hearings
– Gathering evidence for use by the company on disciplinary proceedings as well as for use in court in both criminal and civil matters -
2011 - 2011
ADSECC LLC
Security and Safety Manager
– Managing security guards in a first-class international sports resort
– Designing and supervising the implementation of security systems and procedures to ensure the security and safety of personnel and property in the resort
– Drafting and implementation of security operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure effective security operations in the resort
– Designing the resort’s safety management system (SMS) to meet the basic legal requirements and ensure adequate levels of emergency preparedness
– Conducting health and safety awareness training among members of staff in the resort
– Command and control of emergency response operations in the resort during normal daily operations as well as major events
– Designing security and safety plans to cover major international events such as the Global Champions Tour and the World Wake Park Championships (Traffic Control, Access Control and General Security)
– Heading corporate forensic investigations of cases leading to either internal disciplinary processes or criminal charges -
2010 - 2011
ADESCC LLC
Emergency Response, Safety & Security Operations Co-ordinator
– Drafting and implementing the Emergency Response System
– Emergency preparedness and response training
– Oversight of safety and security operations
– Audits and evaluations of safety and security operations and systems
– Reviewing and updating safety and security procedures as well as the emergency management system on a continual basis
– Generating reports and rendering advice on safety and security procedures to ensure efficacy -
2009 - 2010
ADSECC LLC
Assistant Security Operations Manager
– Managing more than 100 Security Guards providing security services to a workers’ residential area housing up to 20 000 residents of various nationalities
– Managing access control operations to the facility by both vehicles and personnel
– Managing traffic control operations within the facility
– Crowd control and conflict pacification in volatile situations
– Providing security to the facility Management and Staff members
– Maintenance of law and order in coordination with the police
– Enforcing camp regulations such as those for the control of contraband inside the camp
– Coordinating and conducting emergency evacuation operations in emergency situations in conjunction with the Emergency Services
– Report writing
– Coordinating training for security personnel
– General administration of security personnel -
2008 - 2008
Zimbabwe Defence Forces
Principal Legal Officer
– Presiding over Courts Martial proceedings as a Judge Advocate
– Rendering legal advice to the defense forces officers and members
– Training members of the defense forces on military law
– Management of the legal services support stuff -
2006 - 2007
Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs
Magistrate (2006-2007) (Attached to Ministry of Justice Legal and Parliamentary Affairs)
– Presiding over criminal matters, hearing evidence, determining and handing down verdict and passing sentence
– Presiding over civil matters, hearing evidence, determining and handing down verdict and determining awards as required
– Solemnising civil marriages
– Hearing and determination of maintenance and other family law matters
– Supervision of support staff
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1996 - 2008
Zimbabwe National Army
5. SENIOR COMMISSIONED OFFICER
– General administration of troops in barracks and in the field
– Preparation and execution of training programs
– Design and management of cantonment security programs
– Management of communications security both in operations and in the barracks
– Conduct of general security surveys and risk analyses in cantonment areas across the country.
– Handling logistical issues both in the barracks and in the field.
Honors & awards
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1996
Zimbabwe Independence Medal
Zimbabwe Indepence Medal awarded to all members of the Zimbabwe National Army upon completion of initial training
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2003
DRC (OSL) Campaign Medal
Awarded for participation as well as command of troops during the Operation Sovereign Legitimacy in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 1998 to 2003.
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2006
Ten Years Service Medal
Awarded for completion of ten years of exemplary military service in the Zimbabwe National Army.