EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Curriculum Vitae

Adv.Simi Pillay-van GraanBiographical Details

Name

: Adv. Simi Pillay-van Graan

Residential Address

: PretoriaTelephone

: 0825598395 ( Cell)

(011) 8830717 ( Work )

Date of Birth

: 7 June 1972

Age

: 42 YearsNationality

: South AfricanRace/Gender

: Indian FemaleMarital Status

: Married

Drivers License

: Code 08, 1990

Schooling Woodhurst Secondary School (Full Matriculation Exemption 1989) Symbols attained in Matriculation Year

History

A

Mathematics

B

English

B

Afrikaans

C

Physical Science

C

Biology

D

Tertiary Education BProc

University of Natal, Durban, 1993

Llb

University of Natal, Durban, 1995 MBA

University of South Africa, 2010

Dissertation: Enhancing Integrity Management and its visibility within the DPCI (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation), with the aim of securing public satisfaction in a democratic South Africa.

School for Legal Practice, 1996

University of Natal, Durban

Advocates Admission, 1999

Supreme Court, Pietermaritzburg

Other

Microsoft Project Management, 2005

Microsoft Visio, 2005

Personal Strengths I am a highly-qualified Executive offering close to 20 years experience in addressing law-enforcement in the country. I am results-focused and an effective leader with proven ability to turnaround unsuccessful initiatives such as Cellphone Theft and Non-Ferrous Theft into initiatives that are today owned and sustained effectively by Government. Being a legal expert, one is trained to pro-actively identify and resolve problems after viewing it from all angles. Combined with a good business sense, is a powerful tool to succeed as a successful and effective Chief Executive Officer in any environment. Understanding situations through careful analysis and research are critical to my decision making skills. Some of my other strengths include: In-depth Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System across all relevant government Departments;

Strategy Development, Vision and Mission Planning Policy and Procedure Development

Legal Expert

Leadership Development Knowledge and application of good corporate governance within any organisation Management

Risk Management Forensic Investigations

Corporate crimes investigations Project Management

Program Management

Scenario Planning

Fundraising

Marketing the organization and its products effectively Environmental Analysis

Persuasive

Extrovert Personality

Creative and innovative thinker Self- motivated and energetic

Financial Planning

Stakeholder Management

Negotiations

Strategic Partnerships Change Management

Employment Experience1.National Prosecuting Authority (1996 2001)

Prosecuted many high profile cases, mostly of a syndicate nature, with a 96% conviction rate. Identified by the then Attorney General, Tim McNally as competent to prosecute in the High Court after only just 6 months in the employ of the NPA. Public Prosecutor District court

Regional Court

High Court Control Prosecutor (Kwa-Dukuza cluster)Brief overview of the requirements of this position and the experience gained as Public Prosecutor in the NPA:

Litigation ( Sexual Offences Court, Childrens Court, Organized Crime, Inquests, Murder and Robbery, Maintenance) Investigation and litigation of high level corporate crime cases

Training of Prosecutors and Police

In-depth knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and its operational challenges. Solution design and implementation to address such challenges to ensure that courts were running effectively and efficiently.

Docket inspections

Crime scene inspection

Court Management

Providing leadership and strategic management to all prosecutors who reported to me.

Strategic Planning, implementation and monitoring

Legal advice on Criminal Procedure Act, other pieces of legislation; on crime operations, asset forfeiture, organized crime syndicates, etc

Specialized interviewing skills, especially when cases involved small children and the elderly.

Strategic management and planning led to successful prosecutions and a reduction in court rolls by 80% within 3 weeks of roll out of plan, whilst occupying the position of Control Prosecutor. Monitoring court rolls and prosecutor performance.

2.South African Police Service

Specialist Legal Officer, Organized Crime (1 of 11 appointed in the country). Supervision of all organized crime operations and investigations. This included tendering advice on all applications made to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in respect of undercover operations (section 252a of the criminal procedure act 51, of 1977), interception and surveillance, search and seizures, schedule 5 and 6 bail applications, extraditions, international contracts, forfeiture of assets, more especially on preservation orders, issuing of section 51 notices in terms of the prevention of organized crime act, confiscation orders, court procedures in relation to these applications, and what is required for a successful application, etc

Strategic decision making to ensure that all organised crime dockets where court ready and would lead to successful prosecutions.

One of the key requirements of this position was to have knowledge of legislation (especially the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, and the Prevention of Organised Crime Act) and case law, and the ability to correctly, and legally interpret these sources of information to ensure that they are correctly implemented by the specialised units within the Police. Relationship building and Stakeholder management, especially in respect to other government organisations (Asset Forfeiture Unit, NPA, Correctional Services, SARS, etc)

Improved the skills of detectives by adequately training them to carry out their functions effectively, efficiently, and confidently.

3.Business Against Crime SA

National Project Manager

Cell Phone Blacklisting (UK adopted South African Model 3 months later) Non-Ferrous Metal Theft

Corruption Narcotics

Electricity Theft Transnet Satellite Police Stations; etc Export Control and Regulations (International Trade Administration Act) Cyber CrimeBrief overview of the requirements of this position and the experience gained as National Project Manager: Sound knowledge of the Criminal Justice System

Sound Legal Knowledge

Trusted insider and trusted partner of government

Environmental Analysis and Research

Alignment of BACSA Vision to project design and implementation

Project design (national)

Project implementation (national and provincial)

Project management

Innovative and creative thinker

Knowledge of King1, King 2, and King 3

Human resource management (project teams, and participating stakeholders from business and government)

Ensured timeous delivery of identified deliverables in each project.

Quantifiable impact of the defined activities

Submitted quality and timeous monthly and quarterly reports on projects Effective management of project risks

Sound conflict management

Maintained sound BACSA Provincial alignment.

Budget plan and forecasting

Ensured that costs are limited to approved budget

Ensured a positive cash flow at all times

Provided value add to the strategic and operational development of the project

Training

Engagement with SADC countries and police chiefs

Engagement with international stakeholders

Identification and analysis of international best practices

Monitoring and Evaluation

Secretariat functions Strategy ExecutiveThis position entailed the following functions and experience gained in this environment: Key role player in the design of BACSA Business Plan and implementation strategy. Strategic Support to the CEO

Trusted insider and trusted partner of government

Excellent stakeholder relationships with both government and Business stakeholders.

Made recommendations on the Funding Strategy Marketing and Communications Branding

Website

Newsletter

Stakeholder Reports

Strategy External and Internal environmental analysis (including global economic analysis to gain an understanding of factors affecting South African businesses profit margins as business funds BACSA);

Compliance and Risk Management (internally and externally);

Stakeholder Management (Govt. and Business sector stakeholders) Facilitation and program design for all organizational strategy sessions. Research and advice on business related challenges;

Compiling reports and conducting research on various scenarios linked to organizational re-structuring (scenario planning);

Provide legal advice to the CEO and on matters referred from the Board;

Provide management advice in respect to organizational value chain (operations), processes, systems, and structure; Financial analysis and funding;

Donor management strategy;

Competitor analysis and strategy formulation;

Management of provincial BAC offices, etc.(Project related) Program Management of projects identified in MOU between SAPS and BACSA (projects relate to change management processes within SAPS dealing with governance, leadership, processes, systems, and management, as well as priority projects identified by the SAPS) Member of EXCO ( +8 yrs)

Appointed by the BACSA Board as a full member of the following Board Sub-Committees:

Strategy Board Sub-Committee

Funding Board Sub-Committee

Marketing and Branding Board Sub-Committee Change Management processes Engagement with international stakeholders

Input into draft legislation placed before Parliament when

approached by relevant government departments to do so.

4.Chief Executive Officer, Business Against Crime SA (2012-date)As CEO of BACSA, I was afforded the opportunity to make the organisation a transformational one. During the last two years all government departments, at the Ministerial and DG level have formalized partnerships with BACSA. The Presidency has also become one of BACSAs key partners as a result of current leadership. I have enabled BACSA to become a key strategic partner within the Presidency, as a result of which the former will now form part of the Business Work Group in the office of the President. The CEO, is accountable to the Board of Business Against Crime SA. Some of the key functions include the following:

The CEO is a critical facilitator in ensuring that the organizational strategy is relevant and appropriate for the environment in which it operates, and that the executive capacity is able to implement the strategy.

The CEO is also responsible for the effective management of the complex interface between government and business (requiring a deep understanding of, and relationships with, each domain) and the effective mobilization and management of business support to prioritized areas of engagement.

Core functions and responsibilities of the position;

Leadership:

Provide credible and ethical leadership relative to BACSA staff, BACSA structures and the Government and Business stakeholders.

Strengthening the partnership between Government and BACSA:

The unique partnership between Government and BACSA to be deepened and maintained. This partnership to extend both the political and executive levels of government, focused on, but not limited to, the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster Departments. Whilst the BACSA Board members could be called upon to assist in this positioning, the BACSA CEO is expected to facilitate and enable such engagements.

Strengthening the partnership between Government and BACSA:

Maintain, expand and deepen the partnership between the business community and BACSA.

Sustainable funding support from business for BACSA:

Three year funding support for BACSA to be secured from the business sector. This requires that BACSA is seen to be a value adding vehicle in the interface with government, resulting in tangible impact on the capacity of government, and business, in dealing with crime.

BACSA Governance:

BACSA to be recognized as a highly effective, output orientated and accountable organization. The various structures, such as the Board and its various sub committees (of which there are six) are seen to be making a valuable contribution to the efforts of the organization.

Brand and Media management:

Effectively manage and promote the BACSA brand and engage with the media constructively.

Project delivery:

Ensure complete value add of BACSA initiatives to national crime fighting landscape. Effective delivery requires the close strategic and operatonal management of the core resources and capabilities of BACSA including access to exceptional problem identification, solution design, solution selling, project management systemic change management, business transformation and performance measurement.

BOARDS AND COMMITTEES1.Executive Director- Business Against Crime SA Board

2.Non-Executive Director-Business Against Crime Western Cape Board

3.Non-Executive Director- South African Insurance Crime Bureau

4.Executive Director - Strategy Sub-Committee of BACSA Board

5. Executive Director - Fundraising Sub-Committee of BACSA Board

6.Executive Director - Marketing and Branding Sub-Committee of BACSA Board

7.National Anti-Corruption Forum Committee member (representing business)8.National Non-Ferrous Crime Combatting Committee member

9.National Cell Phone Theft Steering Committee member

References1.Mr. Brand Pretorius

Deputy Chairperson BACSA Board

Director of Companies

Retired CEO McCarthy Limited

BACSA Board Member

2.Simon Susman

Chairperson of Woolworths Board

3.Judge Appie Steenkamp

Retired Judge President Northern Cape

4.Advocate Willie Hofmeyer

Head: Asset Forfeiture Unit

Department of Justice and Correctional Services

NB: Contact details of references will be provided on request.

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