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Education
Skills
Certification
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Jackson Kanyinga

Jackson Kanyinga

Ndola

Summary

Accomplished Head of Security at Polytra Fracht Zambia Ltd, I excelled in developing comprehensive security strategies, enhancing cybersecurity awareness, and leading crisis management efforts. With a knack for problem-solving and effective communication, I significantly improved organizational security posture. My leadership also fostered team cohesion and ensured rigorous adherence to security protocols.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Security

Polytra Fracht Zambia Ltd
Kitwe
10.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive security plans to protect the organization's data, persons and assets.
  • Defined acceptable use policies for corporate users and monitored adherence.
  • Managed third-party vendors providing escort services related to security operations or projects.
  • Maintained a secure environment by ensuring physical access controls are in place at all times.
  • Assisted in developing company disaster recovery plan in case of a major system outage or breach of data integrity or material theft.
  • Conducted security assessments and audits of existing systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Created training materials for employees on best practices in information security.
  • Monitored staff activities to ensure compliance with organizational security protocols.
  • Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
  • Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
  • Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
  • Managing all security equipment, including CCTV, alarm systems, and GPS tracking systems.
  • Monitoring all cargo-loaded trucks from the loading point to the offloading point.
  • Activating the reaction team and state police in case of an emergency.
  • Managing security service providers' performance and contracts.
  • Follow up on company court cases, prosecution, until the case conclusion.
  • Help the state police during the investigation of any incident recorded in the company.
  • Generate a general security report for the management.
  • Recruit and manage all company security officers.
  • Supervise warehouse operation procedures, and address the breaches.
  • Communicate with drivers, transporters, and the escort companies to ensure the transit SOP is well adhered to.
  • Oversee all security-related matters for the company.

IT Technician/Tracking Supervisor

Bras Security Services
Ndola
08.2017 - 08.2022

IT Technician

  • Set up user profiles on local machines according to established standards.
  • Provided training sessions for end users on how to use various software programs.
  • Created documentation for common IT tasks such as troubleshooting steps for various types of problems.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving outages or data loss scenarios.
  • Installed and configured hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners.
  • Performed system backups and restores as required.
  • Assisted with the deployment of new applications and updates to existing applications.
  • Diagnosed hardware failures using diagnostic tools such as PC Doctor or Windows Event Viewer.
  • Implemented security measures such as firewall configuration and virus protection software installation and updates.
  • Troubleshot system issues related to network connectivity, software installation and configuration, printing.
  • Resolved hardware issues including replacing parts as necessary.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss project status updates.
  • Monitored system performance and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Referred major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.

Tracking Supervisor

  • Assigned routes and communicated instructions to drivers regarding pick-up and delivery times.
  • Managed communications between security escorts, clients, and dispatchers.
  • Resolved conflicts between escorts and drivers in a professional manner.
  • Resolved customer complaints related to control room services in a timely manner.
  • Interviewed potential candidates for open positions within the control room.
  • Train new escorts and control room operators
  • Worked closely with management team to review current operations and identify areas needing improvement.
  • Send incident reports in case of any incidents.
  • Send tracking reports to clients.
  • Help with the investigation in case of any incident.
  • Manage the entire control room operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information And Communication Technology

Supershine University
Lusaka
12-2021

Skills

  • Cybersecurity awareness
  • Incident response
  • Crisis management
  • Access control
  • Information security
  • Surveillance systems
  • Security management
  • Background checks
  • Emergency planning
  • Physical security
  • Security training
  • Team building
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Investigate incidents
  • Decision-making
  • Self motivation
  • Employee and visitor screening

Certification

  • phished-bronze-certificate
  • Cybersecurity essentials
  • Data Analysis
  • M&E
  • Leadership, Management Development & Supervisory Skills
  • Fight Corruption
  • Theology
  • Business Administration
  • Firearm License

Languages

Kaonde
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Swahili
Elementary (A2)
A2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head of Security

Polytra Fracht Zambia Ltd
10.2022 - Current

IT Technician/Tracking Supervisor

Bras Security Services
08.2017 - 08.2022
  • phished-bronze-certificate
  • Cybersecurity essentials
  • Data Analysis
  • M&E
  • Leadership, Management Development & Supervisory Skills
  • Fight Corruption
  • Theology
  • Business Administration
  • Firearm License

Bachelor of Science - Information And Communication Technology

Supershine University
Jackson Kanyinga