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DETAILS: Phone: 071 354 9522
Email: svorster@emperorspalace.com
Address: PO Box 14886, Farrarmere, Benoni 1518
Languages: English, Afrikaans, Flemish, Dutch
Drivers License: Code 08
SUMMARY: In my various working portfolios I’ve been intricately involved in the design,
development, set up, opening and operations of all aspects of Hotels, Casinos,
Food & Beverage, Convention Centres, Entertainment & Leisure. My portfolio
includes General Management at our flagship resort and executive Surveillance
& Corporate Security duties for the Peermont Group with 28 years experience
in a legislated compliance environment.
I am confident in my performance in any duties my portfolios have brought and
regard myself as a hands-on manager believing in a close working relationship
with front line personnel. I describe my management style as fair and consistent
with a strong flair for team work. I believe management performance is only as
strong as the team’s support.
I am highly adaptable regarding any new life challenges and regard them as an
adventure. My career growth over the past 10 years is a clear indication of my
ambition and drive to succeed in everything I am responsible for. My
commitment to long hours is dictated by my ambition.
EMPLOYMENT:
OCT 1997 – PRESENT Peermont Resorts International (Pty) Ltd
- Formerly Global Resorts SA (Pty) Ltd / Caesars Gauteng
Sept 2008 – Present
Group Chief Executive, Surveillance and Corporate Security
Peermont Resorts International (Pty) Ltd
Overseeing operations for:
11 Hotels with 1545 rooms
9 Convention Centres
9 Casinos with 3351 Slot Machines and 144 Tables
Cashiering & Counts at 9 Resorts
June 2000 – Aug 2008
General Manager, Operations
Caesars Gauteng (as a primary portfolio)
Overseeing operations for:
Groups & Conventions
Food & Beverage Operations
Engineering & Maintenance
Complex Cleaning Services
External Property Division
Childcare Services
Occupational Health & Safety
Surveillance
Security
Investigations & Exceptions
Retail Centre (43 tenants)
Monsoon Lagoon (multi-purpose venue)
Duties and responsibilities within my division:
Strategic Planning
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Develop and Implement Policies and Procedures
Human Resources Strategies
Financial and Budget Controls
Set up and implement operations standards
Marketing strategies and planning for multi-purpose venue and retail facilities)
Effective running of day to day operations
Managing of Assets
Business Planning
Cost Saving Strategies
June 1999 – June 2000
General Manager of Operations
Graceland Hotel Casino & Country Club
Jan 1999 – May 1999
Director of Surveillance and Corporate Security for the Group
Graceland Hotel, Casino & Country Club / Caesars Gauteng /
Grand Palm Convention Resort
May 1998 – Jan 1999
Complex Surveillance & Security Manager
Caesars, Hotel Casino & Convention Resort
Temporary Casino property (11 months)
Permanent Casino Opening (1500 Slots, 50 Tables)
Oct 1997 – May 1998
Complex Surveillance & Compliance Manager
Graceland Hotel, Casino & Country Club
Temporary Casino property (4 months)
Permanent Casino Opening
(500 Slots, 15 Tables, 3 Restaurants, 100 Room Hotel)
AUG 1992 – OCT 1997 Sun International, Sun City
July 1996 – Oct 1997
Deputy Resort Surveillance Manager
Entertainment Centre, Sun City Hotel, Casino & Slots
1500 slots, 52 tables, 87 employees
Aug 1995 – June 1996
Gaming Surveillance & Operational Security, Sun City Hotel
Earlier Positions:
Surveillance Unit Supervisor
Surveillance Shift Manager
Casino & Slots Surveillance Officer, Sun City Hotel
Slots Surveillance Officer, Sun City Entertainment Centre
OCT 1991 – JULY 1992 Chelsea Hotel, Earls Court, London
Front Office/Reception
Travelled through Europe on a working holiday.
JAN 1990 – SEPT 1991 Sun International, Sun City Resort
July 1991 – Sept 1991
Casino & Slots Senior Surveillance Officer
Jan 1990 – July 1991
Casino & Slots Surveillance Officer
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DEC 1985 – NOV 1989 South African Police Services
Highest Rank received DISTRICT SERGEANT
1989 – 1989 - South African Police Service, Benoni District
1988 – 1989 - 911 Emergency Response Unit
1987 – 1988 - South African Police Services, East Rand Covert Unit
1986 – 1987 - South African Police Services, Crime & Violence Prevention
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT:
Feb 2000 – Present
Leadership in large scale community projects with SA Police Services and
Community Leaders – Thembisa, Jet Park, Kempton Park
As the Group Surveillance & Corporate Security Executive I initiate, workshop and
engage in community projects to enhance on the health and safety of the greater
community. I have lead community policing projects, donated vehicles and
equipment to assist policing bodies & currently busy with installing City Surveillance
systems in crime hotspots.
EDUCATION: Strategic Management – Cornell University, New York – 2011
Business and Financial Management, Wits Business School – ____
Security Officers Board South Africa – Grade A – 2003
Risk Management / Security Management Diploma –Damelin – 1993
Police Academy – South African Police Service – 1985
Loss Control and Risk Management
Industrial Relations for Managers
Advanced Casino Management Systems and Surveillance
Gaming Courses (BJ, AR, PB, Dice and Slots)
REFERENCES: Anthony Puttergill
Chairman
Peermont Resorts International (Pty) Ltd
Cell – 082 469 4794
Bob Yearham
Group Gaming & VIP Operations Executive
Peermont Resorts International (Pty) Ltd
Office - 011 928 1366
Cell - 082 809 4757
Thabo Mokoena
Group Development Executive and Joint Interim CEO
Peermont Resorts International (Pty) Ltd
Cell – 082 805 7825
Nigel Atherton
Complex Operations Executive - Emperors Palace and Joint Interim CEO
Peermont Resorts International (Pty) Ltd
Cell – 083 468 5299
Leon Kok
Financial Director
Redefine Properties (former Executive at Peermont Resorts)
Cell – 083 700 7890
