Judges

Filipe Joel de Almeida

Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA)

Professional path centered in the Security, IT & Risk Management areas and a degree in Management, with great connection and responsibilities supporting Business Operations.

Extensive experience in designing and implementing systems that allow the optimization of processes to a greater control of the operations, focused in increasing the Business Resilience & Sustainability.

Working as Corporate Security & Business Resilience Director in Rangel Logistics Solutions, oversees Security operations over 9 different countries and as TAPA EMEA Regional Lead for Africa, coordinates the Association initiatives across the continent to increase the Supply Chain Security and Resilience

Chandre Bezuidenhout

ASIS South Africa

Chandre Bezuidenhout is an Intelligence Manager at Crisis24, where she leads analysts across the United States, South Africa, and Singapore. The bulk of her work supports incident and crisis management functions for a Fortune 500 technology company, showcasing her expertise in strategic intelligence and travel security assessments for major global organizations. In recognition of her contributions to the field, Chandre was awarded the 2024 Southern Africa OSPAs title for Outstanding Young Security Professional. Additionally, she serves on the board of ASIS International’s South Africa Chapter and is actively involved in initiatives promoting NextGen and Women in Security, marking her as a key figure in advancing industry standards and practices

Tony Botes

Security Association of South Africa (SASA)

Tony Botes has been active in the Private Security Sector since the mid 1980’s and has served the industry in various capacities –
• Entered the private security industry in 1986.
• Secretary/Treasurer, Vice Chairman and Chairman of SANSEA (South African National Security Employers Association), Transvaal Region, during the 1990’s.
• National Vice Chairman and Chairman of SANSEA during the same period.
• On the Executive Committee of SSEO, the Security Services Employers Organisation, since its formation in 1997, including the positions of Deputy Chairman and Chairman, thereafter as Secretary after retiring as an active security service provider.
• He has been involved in the periodic wage negotiations for our sector since the early 1990’s and has, during that same period, been the primary author of the sectoral determination, the primary legislation covering minimum salary levels, benefits and conditions of employment in the private security industry,
• Tony retired from the guarding industry in 2009 and was subsequently contracted as Risk and Project Manager for the World Cup for the four major stadiums in 2010.
• He now administers SASA, the Security Association of South Africa, as well as consulting to service providers in the Private Security Industry with regard to the interpretation and application of Main Collective Agreement of the National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector (the legislation governing remuneration and conditions of employment, compliance) and HR/IR matters.

Dewald Herman

ASIS South Africa

Dewald Herman started his career in the hospitality industry after obtaining a BA (Heritage and Cultural Tourism, 2003) from the University of Pretoria. He then moved to the security industry in 2007 where he served on a number of private game reserves in the Limpopo province. In 2011 obtained a National Diploma in Security Management. In 2012 he was appointed as a shift supervisor in the Department of Protection Services at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Pretoria. In 2012 he obtained a BTech (Security Management) and an MTech (Security Management, 2020) from UNISA. In 2020 he accomplished his Certified Protection Professional (CPP®) from ASIS International. He is currently enrolled for doctoral studies at UNISA.

Cesley Olivier

South African Women in Security Network (SAWSN)

I am a seasoned security specialist, dedicating over three decades to safeguarding lives and assets in complex, high-stakes environments worldwide.
With 24 years of law enforcement experience and 7 years of strategic involvement with the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, I have a deep understanding of international security dynamics and crisis management.
Currently serving as the Director of Security in a Family Office, I leverage my global perspective and tactical expertise to protect and empower those in my care.
As a certified close protection professional, I have exceptional skill in assessing and mitigating risk, ensuring the highest standards of personal safety for high-profile individuals.
My approach is defined by advanced, customized security strategies that align with the unique needs of my clients, from threat prevention and emergency response to operational integrity and privacy protection.
With an unwavering commitment to excellence, I stand as a trusted leader in the field, bringing calm and expertise to even the most challenging situations.