Curriculum Vitae of DUNCAN CLOETE
Strategic Consultant : Safety and Security
Date of Birth
1948-04-13
Nationality
South African
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Updated : June 2012
Specialisation
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Waterfront Safety & Security
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Risk Management
Safety and Security
VIP Protection
Emergency Procedures – Evacuation
Public Transport – Busses and Taxis
HR and IR Requirements – Negotiations
NOSA / I.S.O. / OSHACT
Traffic Management
Events Management
Marine Safety and Maintenance
Port Facility Security
Contract Security
Specification and Tender Procedures
CCTV & Radio Control
Project Management New Projects
Parking Garage Equipment
Parking Garage Management
Stores Management
Facilities Management
Building Maintenance, Electrical, Air Conditioning, Water Reticulation
Cleaning and Refuse Removal
Maintaining Sewer Lines and Pump Stations
Horticulture
Strategic planning and formulating operational vision
Consult in planning operational aspects of new development projects –
local, national and international
Safety officer in terms of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
Risk Manager for V & A Group of Companies
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Qualifications and Professional Affiliations
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B.Tech Security Management Degree
National Diploma – Security Management
Member of the South African Security Association
Ex Chairman of Table Bay Police Forum
Vice Chairman of the American Society of International Security Chapter 203
Cape Town
Member of the American Society of International Security
Port Facility Security Officer (P.F.S.O.)
Security Service Provider – Grade A (P.S.I.R.A.)
Diploma in International Maritime and Ports Security, Galilee College, Israel
Professional Experience : Projects
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1990 – 1991
Phase 1 of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront project (R63 million total capital
expenditure), which included 15 building projects (R28 million capex) and 9
infrastructure contracts (R35 million capex in the historic Pierhead area.
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1991 – 1993
Phase 2 of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront project (R145 million total capital
expenditure), which included the 26 500m2 Victoria Wharf shopping and
entertainment centre (R105 million capex) and 7 infrastructure contracts
(R40 million capex).
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1993 – 1997
Phase 3 of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront project (R526 million total capital
expenditure), which included an 18 000 m2 extension to Victoria Wharf (R192
million capex), a 329-room international deluxe hotel (R250 million capex),
marine infrastructure contracts (R35 million capex) for shore protection works
in Granger Bay and flooding the New Basin and three other infrastructure
contracts (R37 million capex).
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1998 – 1999
Phase 4 of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront project (estimated capital value
R168 million), which included the Granger Bay Court and Marina Centre office
projects with a combination rentable area of 9 800 m2 (R77 million capex), the
refurbishment of the King’s Warehouse and development of the Food Court,
Victoria Wharf (R20 million capex) and the West Quay office project
(estimated capex R71 million) with a rentable area of 7400 m2.
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1999 – 2001
Phase 5 of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront project (estimated capital value
R450 million), which includes the first stage of the mixed-use development in
the Clocktower Precinct comprising of 23 000 m² corporate head office for the
Board of Executors (estimated capital value R207 million), 975-bay parking
garage (estimated capital value R74 million), a 5 000 m² retail and restaurant
complex (estimated capital value R54 million), 3 000 m² offices (estimated
capital value R38 million), 2 500 m² fishing/light industrial uses (estimated
capital value R5 million), Robben Island Gateway and ferry terminal (estimated
capital value R25 million) and five infrastructure contracts (estimated capital
value R47 million).
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2001 – 2004
New Parking garage equipment: Vic Wharf – Portswood Square – Ulundi
Extension CCTV System
V&A Marina Residential Sector 1
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2003 – 2004
BP Head Office – Extension CCTV System
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2004 – 2008
V&A Marina Residential Sector2, Pick n Pay and Edgars Extension, New road
Infrastructure Granger Bay, One & Only Hotel, Ogilvy & Mather new office,
V&A Wharf Rotunda extension, Breakwater Parking Garage, Nobel Square,
V&A Hotel extension, New I.T. Security Reporting system “Chase” design &
installation, Kronos Time & Attendance system, New parking garage
equipment Granger Bay Court, extension on C.C.T.V. system.
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2008 – current
An independent safety and security consultant, owner of Duncan Cloete
Safety and Security Services, which includes on its lengthy client list the
landmark Victoria & Alfred Waterfront development. He also belongs to a host
of security and risk orientated organisations.
Consultant to Sukema Integrated Solutions (Pty) Ltd (CHASE Electronic
Security / Maintenance Incident Management Systems).
Consultant to University Western Cape, University of Stellenbosch and Cape
Peninsula University of Technology. Safety, Security and Risk Assessments.
Inductor for Intra-Train Health, Safety and Fire Training.
Did the original 2010 Operational Plan for the V&A Waterfront including traffic
management, pedestrian movements, emergency and first aid stations
security manpower requirements.
Represented the V&A Waterfront on the following committees for the 2010
Soccer World Cup;
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Member of the new Green Point Stadium Safety & Security committee.
Member of the South African Police Services Operational planning team.
Member of the City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management Committee.
Member of the City of Cape Town Traffic Management Planning committee.
Member of the City of Cape Town Public Transport Committee.
Member of Cape Town Tourism committee.
Resolved the Sedan Taxi situation in the V&A Waterfront through consultation
with Provincial Minister of Transport, the City Council, The License Operating
Board, the Western Cape Metered Taxi Association and elected members
representing the sedan taxi operators on the various ranks.
April 2011; Consulted with the La Caudon Waterfront Port Louis Mauritius in
regard to parking management, equipment and management systems.
Consulting
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Advisor to Mauritius Commercial Bank on waterfront project at Caudan
Peninsula, Port Louis.
Role was to advice on all operational
recommendations on project planning, phasing and implementation. Project
completed at end of 1996.
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Acted as advisor to Tyger Waterfront (Pty) Ltd on Phase 1 of the Tyger
Waterfront project in Bellville, City of Tygerberg (South Africa) in 1997. Role
was to advise on all operational issues, security and environmental health
and to make recommendations on project planning, phasing and
implementation.
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Acted as advisor to The Berkeley Festival Waterfront Company Limited and
Lordland International on the Gunwharf Quays project in Portsmouth, England
in 1997. Role was to advise on all operational issues, security and
environmental health and to make recommendations on project planning,
phasing and implementation.
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Advisor to Gabon West Africa Waterfront Development. Role was to advise
on all operational issues, security and environmental health and to make
recommendations on project planning, phasing and implementation.
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Soccer World Cup 2010: Advisor to various committees Disaster Risk
Management, SAPS Operational Planning committee, wrote Operational Plan
for Waterfront for 2010 SCW
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Consultant to Sukema Integrated Solutions from 2008 - present. Role is to
advise on numerous projects and assist in Sales and Marketing.
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International Travel
Visited various countries focusing on operational areas such as Events Management,
Safety& Security, Risk Management, Maintenance, Cleaning and Traffic Management.
Also presented papers on maintenance and security in Toronto Canada.
Countries and Cities visited:
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U.S.A. - Boston, Baltimore, Washington DC, New York, San Francisco, Atlanta,
Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tellahassee, Houston, Seattle
CANADA - Vancouver, Toronto
FRANCE - Paris, Port Grimou, Nice, The Riviera, Monte Carlo
THE NETHERLANDS – Amsterdam, Delft
UNITED KINGDOM – London, South Hampton, Portsmouth
SINGAPORE
THAILAND - Phuket
GABON – Libraville
ISRAEL – TEL-AVIV
Appointments
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1965–1989
Employed by Transnet Ltd (previously SA Transport Services) in various
departments, mainly in the areas of land and building leases, maintenance,
residential construction contracts, Petronet, signals and telecommunications
and public transport.
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1989–1991
Company Secretary, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (Pty) Ltd
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1991- 2002
Executive Manager: Operations, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (Pty) Ltd
(Safety & Security, Maintenance, Horticulture, Refuse, Cleaning, Parking
Garages, Stores, Procurement, Staff (IR,HR)
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2002 – 2008
Executive Manager: Safety & Security, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (Pty) Ltd
(Safety & Security, Stores, Parking Garages, Risk Management)
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PRESENT
Strategic Consultant : Health, Safety & Security
Owner : Duncan Cloete Safety and Security Services (DCSSS)
Contact Particulars
Duncan Cloete Safety and Security Services (DCSSS)
PO Box 4574
DURBANVILLE
7551
Tel. :
Fax :
Mobile:
E-mail :
Web :
+27-21-976 8783 (Office)
+27-86-547 9451
083 557 6777
duncan@dcsss.co.za
www.dcsss.co.za
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