Dear Sir/Madam
I am writing to express my interest in the current vacancy for the advertised position.
I have reviewed the requirements for the above-mentioned position and believe my candidacy is an appropriate fit. As an efficient and strategic planner with strong interpersonal, management skills and well-developed leadership qualities, I believe I will be an excellent fit for this position
In 2001 to 2008, I served the country in the SANDF, SA Army Intelligence Corp to the rank of a Captain.
I was deployed to international countries such as: Burundi, conducting peacekeeping (VIP Protection Team Leader) and peace enforcement operations. (Kindly Refer to attached Confidential Report).
I then moved on to the security industry in 2008, in Fidelity Security Services (2008-2022) as a National Contracts Manager of Department of Justice & Constitutional Development & various contracts such as Transnet & Mining, as well as a branch manager for the entire Durban Central Area.
Contracts Managed & Maintained allowed me to gain experiences and be exposed to all different kinds of fields/ industries.
I have dealt with over 200 clients across all contracts managed under me, my key role was to provide an adequate security service and ensure all safety measures are met constantly & consistently which also included always keeping my subordinates safe and secure.
To mention a few contracts rolled out and duties performed by my team under my super vision were:
Guarding for government, residential, commercial and industrial (Pinetown, Westmead, Durban CBD, Hillcrest)
VIP Protection Management (Namely Judges &Advocates)
Transnet Rail Engineering, Freight Rails, Pipelines & Mining (Kriel & Lafarge)
Eskom
Edcon
I am currently working as a branch manager in Bidvest Protea Coin in the Richards Bay area, which requires me to provide safety and security for several different sites such as:
South 32- Hillside & Bay side
Richards bay Coal terminals
Richards bay Minerals
Mondi
Grindrod
Bidvest tank terminals
Rennies
Bidvest Port Operations
I hope to hear soon from your fine institute.
For your kind consideration.
Zair Mahomed.