Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Brandon Wilson

Dammam,Saudi Arabia
Brandon Wilson

Summary

With a distinguished career as a Senior Fire Officer, I'm offering a rich tapestry of experience across various high-stakes sectors, including Local Authorities, Aviation Services, and the Nuclear Industries. My expertise is marked by a successful track record in key areas such as Crisis Management, Operations Management, and Emergency Incident Management. With capabilities that extend to specialized disciplines, notably in the Auditing and Risk Assessment arena, finely honed to meet the rigorous demands of the Nuclear Services and Aviation field. My academic achievements are equally impressive, with a Graduate Diploma from the Southern African Emergency Services Institute and a national diploma qualification in Software Development from the Cape University of Technology. This unique blend of emergency services knowledge and technical savvy makes me a valuable contributor to any team in need of top-tier emergency response or management expertise.

Overview

37
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
1
Certificate

Work History

AFRAS Trading Company
Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Duty Chief Fire Officer
12.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinated with fire and rescue services during emergencies, providing critical information and support for timely, effective response.
  • Identified training needs and opportunities to provide Continued Professional Development (CPD) for 50 staff members.
  • Developed and updated all internal guidelines.
  • Supervised and evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback and identifying staff talent.
  • Directed activities of staff to maximise service availability and play to teams' strengths.
  • Identified service gaps, developing plans to strengthen or expand offerings.

Koeberg Nuclear Power Station
Cape Town, South Africa

Fire Prevention Officer
04.2009 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Compiled accurate records of assessments, surveys, and post-fire inspections for reference and compliance.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and emerging regulations related to fire safety.
  • Conducted detailed fire safety risk assessments, maintaining compliance with regulations.
  • Reviewed fire safety protocols for continuous alignment with regulatory frameworks and organisational needs.
  • Executed comprehensive fire safety surveys, evaluating both passive and active precautions for compliance assurance.

Airports Company of South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa

Chief Fire Officer
04.2005 - 03.2009

Job overview

  • Developed and updated internal guidelines.
  • Identified training needs and opportunities to provide Continued Professional Development (CPD) for staff.
  • Directed activities of staff to maximise service availability and play to teams' strengths.
  • Controlled expenses, advising on efficient use of resources to minimise unnecessary costs.
  • Identified service gaps, developing plans to strengthen or expand offerings.
  • Oversaw workforce recruitment and development processes to guarantee service excellence.
  • Managed inventory of resources necessary for service provision.
  • Actioned feedback from service users, resulting in improved satisfaction levels.

City of Cape Town Municipality
Cape Town, South Africa

Divisional Commander: Operations
03.1987 - 03.2005

Job overview

  • Coordinated with fire and rescue services during emergencies, providing critical information and support for timely, effective response.
  • Identified training needs and opportunities to provide Continued Professional Development (CPD) for staff.
  • Supervised and evaluated employee performance, providing construction feedback and identifying staff talent.
  • Directed activities of staff to maximise service availability and play to teams' strengths.
  • Controlled expenses, advising on efficient use of resources to minimise unnecessary costs.
  • Managed inventory of resources necessary for service provision.

Education

Cape University of Technology
, Cape Town, South Africa

National Diploma in Information Technology from Software Development
03.2000 - 10.2004

South African Emergency Services Institute
, Pretoria, South Africa

Graduate Diploma Fire Technology from Fire Services Science and Technology
04.1990 - 10.1996

Skills

  • Health and Safety Compliance and Auditing
  • Strategic Planning and Policy Development
  • Project Management and Software Development
  • Safety Inspections, Regulation and Risk Assessments
  • Stakeholder Negotiations and Decision Making
  • Fire and Life Safety Regulations and Prevention
  • Staff Recruitment, Training and Retention
  • Budgeting and Fiscal Reporting
  • Resource Evaluation
  • Service-orientated and Public Speaking

Languages

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced

Affiliations

  • Software Development
  • SCUBA Diving

Accomplishments

Managers Award: Nuclear Safety Hero - Koeberg Nuclear Power Station

Jun 2017 : An outage activity making use of potable water to wash down the CRF Drum Screens Pit area was stopped by Brandon due to water shortages. Brandon came up with an alternative method of achieving the same goal and in the process contributed to a sustainable environment by saving millions of litres of fresh water per activity. Eskom employees and equipment will in future carry out this activity rather than contractors using rental equipment, this is a further saving of half a million rand per drum screen cleaning activity.


Recognition Award - Koeberg Nuclear Power Station

May 2017 : In recognition of INNOVATION within the Nuclear Industry


Managers Awards - ZERO HARM - Koeberg Nuclear Power Station

Jul 2013 : Refused consent to run up the outage unit until all identified fire risks was addressed. Remained inside containment until all the cleanup work was completed.


Managers Award - Excellence - Koeberg Nuclear Power Station

Jun 2009 : In performing excellent work for the Nuclear Power Plant

Certification

Professional Driver's License Permit - South African Department of Transport

Issued Sep 2023

Credential ID Dangerous Goods Transportation


Extra Heavy Vehicle Driver's License - South African Department of Transport

Issued Feb 2002

Credential ID 60020004HS9X


Ambulance Emergency Assistant - Intermediate Life Support - Health Professions Council of South Africa

Issued Nov 1992

Credential ID ANA 1816

Timeline

Duty Chief Fire Officer

AFRAS Trading Company
12.2023 - Current

Fire Prevention Officer

Koeberg Nuclear Power Station
04.2009 - 12.2023

Chief Fire Officer

Airports Company of South Africa
04.2005 - 03.2009

Cape University of Technology

National Diploma in Information Technology from Software Development
03.2000 - 10.2004

South African Emergency Services Institute

Graduate Diploma Fire Technology from Fire Services Science and Technology
04.1990 - 10.1996

Divisional Commander: Operations

City of Cape Town Municipality
03.1987 - 03.2005

Professional Driver's License Permit - South African Department of Transport

Issued Sep 2023

Credential ID Dangerous Goods Transportation


Extra Heavy Vehicle Driver's License - South African Department of Transport

Issued Feb 2002

Credential ID 60020004HS9X


Ambulance Emergency Assistant - Intermediate Life Support - Health Professions Council of South Africa

Issued Nov 1992

Credential ID ANA 1816

Brandon Wilson