Saratiel Zvinavashe
Loss Control & Risk Management Professional
Harare
Summary
Seasoned loss control, risk, and security professional with 20+ years of experience in high-risk, asset-intensive environments across mining, security operations, and industrial settings. Demonstrated capability in developing and implementing loss control strategies, conducting audits and risk assessments, leading investigations into theft/fraud, and building strong safety cultures through cross-functional collaboration and staff training. Advanced academic grounding in Strategic Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Psychology, and Security Management supports data-driven decision-making, trend analysis, and continuous improvement in operational risk management. Ready to help a leading chemical manufacturing organization reduce losses, strengthen compliance, and enhance operational effectiveness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6062
6062
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Security Superintendent – Crime & Intelligence and Operations
Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC)
Harare Sort House - Chiadzwa Mines
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Developed and implementing loss control strategies to minimize risks associated with chemical diamond cleaning operations.
- Conducted regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Prepared reports and presentations for management on loss control initiatives and improvements.
- Monitored and investigating incidents of theft or fraud within the organization.
- Trained employees on theft prevention techniques and the importance of reporting suspicious activities. Coordinatednated inter-agency investigations (police, regulator, internal audit) into suspected theft & smuggling rings.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
Senior Security Officer – Crime & Intelligence
Marange Resources (Pvt) Ltd
Harare Sorthouse - Chiadzwa Mines
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Led loss control operations to mitigate illegal mining and asset theft in remote, high-risk locations
- Supervised crime and intelligence across all mine 8 portals
- Conducted security risk assessments; implemented surveillance coverage and access control points across pits, sorting plants & depots.
- Partnered with national law enforcement and community structures to reduce leakages.
- Performed security audits; strengthened SOP compliance and reporting discipline.
- Supported emergency response planning for large-scale field deployments.
General Duty Soldier / Signals Officer
Zimbabwe National Army
Harare, Masvingo , Harare
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Managed tactical and operational radio / communications support for field units.
- Participated in counter-insurgency support, humanitarian logistics, and civil protection operations.
- Delivered training on communications security, convoy procedures, and incident reporting.
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Management & Corporate Governance
Midlands State University
Harare11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Monitoring & Evaluation
Midlands State University
Harare11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Women’s University in Africa
Harare11.2017
Advanced Diploma - Security Management
Zimbabwe Institute of Management
Certificate - Fraud Risk Management
Academy of Private Security Studies
Rough Diamond Grading & Evaluation - undefined
Diamond Education College
South AfricaBasic Military & Communications Training - undefined
Zimbabwe National Army
Skills
Certification
Clean Class 4 Driver's Licence (Zimbabwe)
References
Col. Charles Hokoyo (Rtd) – Chief Security Officer, Marange Resources
Email: hokoyoc@gmail.com | Tel: +263 772 978 803
Cephas Nyabocho – Security Manager, ZCDC
Email: cnyabocho@gmail.com | Tel: +267 76 574 756
Major Fortune Mazambani – Zimbabwe National Army
Tel: +263 712 705 516 / +263 773 397 768
Affiliations
- Institute of Chartered Loss Control & Private Security Management (ICLPSM) – Membership application in progress; eligible for associate status.
- Zimbabwe Institute of Management – Graduate Member.
Timeline
Security Superintendent – Crime & Intelligence and Operations
Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC)
02.2016 - 04.2017
Senior Security Officer – Crime & Intelligence
Marange Resources (Pvt) Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2016
General Duty Soldier / Signals Officer
Zimbabwe National Army
01.2001 - 01.2008
Advanced Diploma - Security Management
Zimbabwe Institute of Management
Certificate - Fraud Risk Management
Academy of Private Security Studies
Rough Diamond Grading & Evaluation - undefined
Diamond Education College
Basic Military & Communications Training - undefined
Zimbabwe National Army
Master of Science - Strategic Management & Corporate Governance
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Arts - Monitoring & Evaluation
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Women’s University in Africa
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