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During the past year the author has built a standalone solar panel system, which included the construction of the panels themselves. Such a system stores the generated energy in a battery. This is in contrast to a mains-connected system where the excess energy generated is fed back into the national electricity grid.

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Feedback on Security Service Provider Application and Complaint Process

Application for Exemption Terms of Section 23(6)

Key Points:

Applicant Information:
- Full Name: Tshingombe Fiston
- Date: January 18, 2025, 6:36 PM
- Contact: Not provided
Application Details:
- Terms of Section 23(6) of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act 56 of 2001.
- Despite Section 23(1) and (2), the authority may register any applicant as a security service provider on good cause shown.
- Requirements include applicant's age, training, and clearance of any criminal offenses in the last ten years.

Particulars of Appellant:

Full Name: Tshingombe Fiston
Contact Address: Not provided
Refusal Reasons:
- Refusal to grant application for registration.
- Refusal to renew registration.
- Cancellation or suspension of registration.
- Conviction of improper conduct.

Complaints Management Process:

Statutory Mandate: Derived from the Private Security Regulation Act 56 of 2001.
Complaint Definition: Dissatisfaction reported to PSIRA regarding the quality of service rendered by a private security service provider.
Complaint Handling: Complaints are processed, referred, or dealt with by PSIRA in accordance with the code of conduct and statutory mandate.

Security Equipment Definition:

Types of Equipment:
- Alarm systems, safes, satellite tracking devices.
- Intrusion detection, access control, bomb detection, and fire detection devices.
- Security containers, X-ray, and communication devices.

Improper Conduct:

Examples:
- Operating without registration.
- Deploying unregistered security officers.
- Failure to meet training and uniform standards.
- Non-payment of prescribed wages and allowances.

Complaint Resolution:

Time Frame: Standard period to finalize any complaint is 30 to 90 days.
Common Complaints: Include wage disputes, improper conduct, and training deficiencies.

Digital Records:

Last Updated: 12-05-2022
Batch Numbers:
- Batch 383731: Pending since June 28, 2024.
- Batch 383732: Termination pending since June 29, 2024.

Job Career Information:

Current Status: Application for registration as a security officer in progress.
Job Requirements:
- Basic salary, education qualifications, and employment history.
- Ability to work under pressure and interpret legislation.
- High administrative skills and problem-solving abilities.

Investigation and Complaints:

Details of Complaints:
- Complainant Name: Tshingombe Fiston
- Incident Date: July 14, 2023
- Nature of Complaint: Dismissal from job, irregularities in exam processes, and issues with certification.

Legal and Administrative Actions:

Court Cases:
- Labour court cases and appeals.
- Complaints lodged with various authorities including the Office of the Chief Justice.
Outcomes:
- Pending decisions and unresolved issues.
- Requests for reviews and rescission rulings.

Training and Development:

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Training:
- Duration: One month initial training.
- Key Areas: Radio procedures, evidence gathering, crime scene management, human rights, and diversity awareness.

Student Placement Programs:

Areas of Placement:
- Financial crime investigation.
- Estate and asset management.
- Construction and building engineering.
Essential Skills:
- Planning, organization, communication, technical skills, and teamwork.

Expression of Interest and Withdrawals:

Record of Interest: Successfully withdrawn from certain roles.
Feedback: Encouraged to explore other opportunities within the organization.

Freedom of Information Requests:

Recent Requests:
- Request for validation and information under the Freedom of Information Act.
- Requirements for resubmission and personal data verification.

Integrity and Defense:

Research Focus:
- Issues related to justice, education, and low development.
- Emphasis on technological support and criminal investigations.

Summary:

Feedback: Comprehensive review of the application, complaint process, and training details provided. Emphasis on proper documentation, clear communication, and adherence to statutory mandates.

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Feedback on Various Topics and Processes

NQF Monitoring and Irregularities

Key Points:

Monitoring Issues: Umalusi monitoring in terms of policy and sections 17 and 18 of the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act 2001 (Act No. 58 of 2091).
Student Records: Integrated information system to provide proof of qualifications for part-time students.
Remuneration and Employment: Governed by the Future Educator Act 2006.

Irregularities:

National Certificate: SAQA includes part-time qualifications.
Portfolio: Collection of evidence for students.

Judgement and Assessment

Key Points:

Judgement Need: Describing evidence learning view group lecture approach to assessment.
Policing Learner Overview:
- Introduction to crime information management system.
- Crime prevention principles and applied communication in policing.
- Investigative principles and professionalism in policing.

Community Policing:

Framework: Community policing involves a proactive, problem-oriented approach with interrelated roles of law enforcement officials.
Creative Law Response: Policing strategies and tactics are introduced to address underlying causes of crime.

Assessor Training and Work-based Assessment

Key Points:

Purpose: Guide to learning material and assessment protocols.
Work-based Holistic Assessment Model: Includes planning, activity forms, and witness testimony.
Assessment Standards: Emphasize validity, authenticity, reliability, and standardization.

Portfolio Assessment:

Components: Collection of evidence, assessor comments, and learner reporting.
Technical Competency: Shown through project reports and presentations.

Research and Methodology Assessment

Key Points:

Overview: Research design and methodology for CAPS, NCV, trade, UCPD, SETA, and SASSETA.
Participants: Teachers and HODs' responses to research findings.
Recommendations: To the Department of Education (DBE) and DHET.

Ethical Considerations:

Research Design: Includes literature review, data collection, and analysis.
Teacher Roles: Attitudes towards integrating technical subjects in civil technology.

Library Research and Grant Proposals

Key Points:

Grant Proposal: Submission details for non-profit and research proposals.
Request for Proposal Template: For qualifications and award certificates.
Project Overview: National system examination and qualifications framework.

Case Studies:

Electro Energetical Stability: Reports on rural sector safety and resource management.
Training Support: For learners in electro energetical systems.

Project Goals:

Workplace Training: Regulation and irregularity in attendance and outcome criteria.
Resource Allocation: Value breakdown and retrospective cost projections.

Summary

Feedback:

Comprehensive Review: Covering various topics including NQF monitoring, judgement and assessment, assessor training, research methodology, library research, and grant proposals.
Documentation: Emphasis on proper documentation, clear communication, and adherence to statutory mandates and assessment standards.
Recommendations: To improve processes and address irregularities in the education and training systems.

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ISC2 Security Congress 2025 Proposal

Submission Details

Submission Type: Call for Papers Proposals
Presentation Proposal Status: Complete
Presentation Proposal ID: 2070815
Presentation Proposal Title: Thesis Master Engineering Thesis Master Doctoral Engineering Electrical Subject Curriculum Framework Qualification Education Technology

Speaker Information

Speaker Name: Tshingombe Tshi Tshitadi
Role: Facilitator
Pronouns: He/him/his

Presentation Proposal Details

Audience Experience Level

General (Everyone will obtain value)
Early (0-3 years)
Mid (4-9 years)
Senior (10+ years)

Audience Career Track

All
Engineering/Architecture
Management/Executive
Operational/Tactical

Preferred Presentation Type

Breakout Session
Bright Ideas Roundtable

Full Description

Proposal of Thesis Content / Final Project

Content:

Name of Thesis
Index
Introduction
Description
General Analyzing

Key Differentiator / Originality:

Description: At the heart of solutions to framework qualification and national trade implementation sub-sector training. Trainer experimental workplace industrial, more students and institutes, college trade years external internal work value increase price macro.

Content Area:

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Additional Details/Supporting Information

Recommendation/Endorsement:
3.4 Synopsis of Content: The stability design, projection system trade marketing board, information system electrokinematic dynamic physical state engineering science introduction, used to trade theory electrical, manufacture process inventory low stamp system low stable loadshedding week manufacture.

What prompted you to submit a proposal?

Have you presented this session or content at any other conferences, webinars, or events?

If Yes, what other conference(s) or event(s) was this content presented at?

3.4 Synopsis of Content: The stability design projection system trade marketing board, information system electrokinematic dynamic physical state engineering science introduction, used to trade theory electrical, manufacture process inventory low stamp system low stable loadshedding week manufacture.

Prior Speaking Engagements/Experience:

Engineering

Webcasts, Podcasts, & Videos:

3.4 Synopsis of Content: The stability design projection system trade marketing board, information system electrokinematic dynamic physical state engineering science introduction, used to trade theory electrical, manufacture process inventory low stamp system low stable loadshedding week manufacture.

Books, Papers, Etc.:

3.4 Synopsis of Content: The stability design projection system trade marketing board, information system electrokinematic dynamic physical state engineering science introduction, used to trade theory electrical, manufacture process inventory low stamp system low stable loadshedding week manufacture.

Would you like to be contacted about additional opportunities to contribute as a speaker or writer for other ISC2 programs?

Speaking on Webcasts
Speaking at other Virtual Events
Speaking at Future Security Congress
Speaking at In-Person Events
Speaking at ISC2 Chapter Events
Authoring Content for Magazine Articles/Newsletter/Blogs
Authoring and/or Reviewing Content for Professional Development

Would you like to be part of a speaker database, made available to ISC2 Chapters?

Additional Demographics Collection Questions

ISC2 is committed to ensuring the cybersecurity profession is as diverse, equitable, and inclusive as the world we serve.

Age: 45-54
Nationality: Congolese (DRC)
Gender: Man
Pronouns: He/his
Ethnicity/Race (US): American Indian or Alaska Native
US: If you selected "Other ethnic group", please list it below: Black
Ethnicity/Race (UK): Mixed or Multiple Ethnic Groups (White and Black Caribbean, White and Black African, White and Asian, Any other Mixed or Multiple ethnic background)
UK: If you selected "Other ethnic group", please list it below: UK
Highest level of education (US): High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Highest level of education (UK): College or university
Preferred spoken/written language: English
Do you identify as a member of any of the following groups? Veteran or Prior Armed Forces Service

Deadline

All submissions must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on Feb. 28, 2025. Deadline subject to change per the discretion of ISC2.
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ISC2 Security Congress 2025: Call for Presentations
Your Feedback
Submission Details

Date Submitted: Jan 18, 2025

Submission Type: Call for Papers Proposals
Presentation Proposal Status

Status: Complete
Presentation Proposal ID: [Not provided]

Speaker Information

Speaker Name: Tshingombe Fiston
Role: Project Lead
Pronouns: [Not provided]

Feedback Content
Overview of Topics Submitted
Application for Exemption Terms of Section 23(6)

Private Security Industry Regulation Act 56 of 2001: Despite provisions of sections 23(1) and (2), the authority may register any applicant as a security service provider on good cause shown.
Applicant Requirements: Includes age, training, and clearance of any criminal offenses in the last ten years.

Complaints Management Process

Statutory Mandate: Derived from the Private Security Regulation Act 56 of 2001.
Complaint Definition: Dissatisfaction reported to PSIRA regarding the quality of service rendered by a private security service provider.
Complaint Handling: Complaints are processed, referred, or dealt with by PSIRA in accordance with the code of conduct and statutory mandate.

Security Equipment Definition

Types of Equipment:
- Alarm systems, safes, satellite tracking devices.
- Intrusion detection, access control, bomb detection, and fire detection devices.
- Security containers, X-ray, and communication devices.

Improper Conduct

Examples:
- Operating without registration.
- Deploying unregistered security officers.
- Failure to meet training and uniform standards.
- Non-payment of prescribed wages and allowances.

Recommendations

Continued Education: Importance of continuing education and skill transfer in various fields.
Practical Training: Emphasis on practical training and on-the-job experience to ensure comprehensive skill development.
Feedback: Detailed and constructive feedback provided to improve future submissions and ensure alignment with ISC2 standards.

Conclusion

Thank you for submitting feedback to ISC2 Security Congress 2025. Your detailed insights and recommendations are highly valued and will contribute to the ongoing improvement of our processes and programs. We look forward to your continued participation and engagement in ISC2 events.

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