Phumlani Somacala

I am a well experience security manager with over 9 years of experience as a Operations security manager, Area security Manager, Contract security manager and Site security manager.

I have experience in Retail shopping center/ Mall security, Industrial factory and warehouse security, Estate/Complex security and Office parks. i am currently study a diploma in security management through the University of South Africa.

EC SECURITY, Security Operations Manager (Factory, Warehouse, Retail, Residential Estate and Construction.

2015 – 2018

• Supervising and managing a team of security managers, supervisors and security officers.
• Ensuring the best possible service delivery to our clients, contract compliance and that of operational KPI’s are met.
• Investigating incident and sending reports to the client.
• Having weekly and monthly meetings with the client.
• Making sure rosters are done in a correct way which won’t affect daily operations.
• Planning, managing and executing security operations.
• Writing safety preventions and Risk Analyses for clients.
• Ensuring that all HR related queries are dealt with promptly, and formulate disciplinary actions.
• Pro-active planning on various sites.

Securitas, Security Manager Industrial Warehouse

2018 – 2020

• Maintaining good relations internal and external, with 3rd party contractor employees.
• Ensuring the rendering of security service deliver in line with SOP’s.
• Ensuring the safety and security of guests, workers, and hotel building.
• Crime prevention and investigation.
• Managing security systems, including patrols, surveillance, and door locking mechanisms.
• Developing and maintaining safety and security policies and procedures.
• Training staff for emergency procedures.
• Ensuring compliance and that all security officers meet contractual requirements.
• Managing and supervision of security staff, operations, rosters and posting of staff.
• Attending meeting with the client and stakeholders.
• Ensuring the safety of VIP’s and all clients who visit.
• Ensuring CCTV are in good working condition and recording.
• Fulfilling security operational expectations.
• Compiling weekly and monthly reports.

TRSS, Security Area Manager. Office park, Warehouse, Factory and Residential Estate.

2020 -2023

• Developing and implementing security policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Controlling budgets for security operations and monitoring expenses.
• Recruiting, training, and supervising security officers and guards.
• Planning and coordinating security operations for specific events.
• Review reports on incidents and breaches.
• Investigate and resolve issues.
• Create reports for management on security status.

Stallion Security, Retail Mall Security Manager.

2023 – Now

• Maintaining good relations internal and external, with 3rd party contractor employees.
• Ensuring the rendering of security service deliver in line with SOP’s.
• Ensuring compliance and that all security officers meet contractual requirements.
• Managing and supervision of security staff, operations, rosters and posting of staff.
• Attending meeting.
• Fulfilling security operational expectations.
• Compiling weekly and monthly reports.

Doing prevention and security risk analysis

Grade 12

Currently studying diploma in security management

Psira Grade A