Ayanda Nyathi (MBA)

Experience

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  Katannuta Wellness

  Mar 2010 - Mar 2012

  Employee Wellness Counsellor

  Employee Wellness Counseling

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  SA National Government

  Dec 2012 - Nov 2013

  Intelligence cadet

  Intelligence AnalysisIntelligence gathering Personnel VettingPhysical Security Cyber Security

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  National Government

  Dec 2013 - Feb 2018

  • Gathered and shared security intelligence with internal and external stakeholders.• Liaised with government authorities and other law enforcement agencies during joint security operations and security emergencies.• Provided security advice at national key points, national government departments, and state-owned entities.• Advised departments on the safeguarding and protection of assets, people, facilities, and information.• Advised departments on developing and implementing security governance documents, including security strategy, security plan, security policy, security procedures, and business contingency/continuity plan.• Advised departments on the deployment of physical security measures, personnel security (vetting), travel security, VIP and executive protection, access control, and CCTV monitoring.• Conducted physical and information security risk assessments, security investigations, security audits, and Threat and Risk Assessments (TRA).• Ensured that stakeholders adhered to and implemented the Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS), Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), and information classification procedures.• Conducted security awareness and training on security issues such as travel security, espionage, sabotage, clandestine operations, fraud, information classification, etc.• Managed event security, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) in meeting rooms, and provided accreditation for special events. • Advised the security committees and forums during events and security incidents.• Formed a part of the crisis management team at various departments. Show less • Monitored the movements of goods, people, and illicit activities.• Investigated transgressions and security challenges at the borders.• Conducted interviews with migrants, port users, role players, and stakeholders. • Collected information/intelligence from sources on counterfeit goods crossing the borders.• Gathered and shared intelligence with internal and external stakeholders, and established contact networks to gather intelligence.• Monitored the compliance of stakeholders' business processes and border integrity-related matters.• Identified security threats at the borders and deployed security measures and initiatives to address the threats.• Conducted covert and overt joint operations with government authorities and other law enforcement agencies.• Conducted security risk assessments, port profiles, and threats and risk assessments and developed risk registers.• Formed a part of the One Stop Border Post Committee that piloted the project, including conducting feasibility studies and developing policies.• Attended Border Control Operational Coordinating Committee and Bilateral meetings. Show less

  • Security Advisor

    Mar 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Border Intelligence Officer

    Dec 2013 - Feb 2016
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  South African Reserve Bank

  Mar 2018 - Sept 2021

  Security Awareness Practitioner

   Developed and implemented a physical and cybersecurity awareness programme. Planned and prioritised security training and awareness initiatives across the Group based on a needs assessment. Conducted phishing email campaigns. Researched physical and cybersecurity trends and advise the business accordingly. Procurement of technology that will improve the safeguarding of assets, people, and property of the Group. Conducted physical and cybersecurity simulations. Planned, conducted, and monitored evacuation drills. Managed a security management platform/solution used for security training and awareness. Coaching, training, and mentoring of interns and employees on rotational duties. Guided the refinement and continuous improvement of tools, methods, and processes in security training and awareness. Show less

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  Central University of Technology, Free State

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2023

  Deputy Director: Protection Services

  • Provided strategic leadership and direction to the Protection Services Unit.• Developed and implemented security risk management measures and practices.• Developed and implemented the security strategy, physical security policy, plans, procedures, and occupational health & safety strategy.• Developed and implemented security measures to ensure the protection of information, people, assets, and buildings.• Analysed crime trends and patterns and developed offensive and defensive security approaches.• Ensured proper crisis management, incident management, emergency evacuation, and critical incident response.• Ensured that criminal cases and security incidents are investigated, and perpetrators go through disciplinary processes and prosecution.• Ensured the development and implementation of a campus-wide integrated security system. • Managed research and the selection of the most appropriate, cost-effective security systems and technology, incident management systems, and health and safety systems. • Conducted health and safety checks and ensure a continuous reporting of all workplace hazards.• Identified health and safety risks and security risks to the campuses and implement control plans to mitigate or manage the risk to an acceptable level.• Responsible for strategic assurance and compliance with security legislation and best operating practices and procedures in the performance of corporate security services.• Liaison and joint operations with local law enforcement such as the police, community forums, traffic police, state intelligence, National Prosecuritng Agency, and private security providers.• Managed event security by providing operational plans, accreditation, venue security, security deployment, and liaison with executives' protectors. Show less

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  Microsoft

  Jan 2024 - now

  Country Security Manager - South Africa