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The Operations Mindset: 37 Years of Security Wisdom

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In this episode of The Security Guy’d, we sit down with Riyaaz Van Rooyen, former Western Cape Operations Manager at ADT Fidelity, who brings with him an incredible 37 years of frontline and leadership experience in the South African security industry.

Starting his career at just 16 years old, Riyaaz takes us through his humble beginnings, the challenges he faced, and how he steadily climbed the ranks to become one of the most respected operational leaders in the Western Cape.

We explore:

His career progression and personal milestones
The evolution of the security industry over the past three decades
Key lessons from the field
Advice to young people entering the industry today
The critical role of skills development and mentorship for youth in security
Starting JVR Security Services

Whether you're a veteran, newcomer, or just curious about the real-life stories behind South Africa's security workforce, this episode delivers rich insights and practical inspiration.

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. What drew Riyaaz into the industry (00:01:50)

3. The industry back then compared to now (00:02:53)

4. Starting in the Industry (00:03:28)

5. Progressing in the Industry (00:07:27)

6. First Big Role (00:11:48)

7. How Riyaaz evolved in the Industry (00:13:53)

8. Challenges in the Industry (00:14:52)

9. Starting a Security Comapany (00:19:24)

10. Riyaaz's journey as a Security Boss (00:20:42)

11. Having a Strong Mindset to Succeed (00:22:12)

12. Empowering Others (00:24:57)

13. Return on Investment from doing your grades (00:29:42)

14. Outro - JVR Security Services (00:33:58)

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