Deon Botha
Rolleston 7678,Selwyn
Summary
I am looking for a career rather than a job. I wish to use my skills in a proactive and meaningful way, and to start contributing to this wonderful country that has become my new home.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor – HUET training (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
Denray Marine
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Instructor – HUET training (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) Sea Survival Assisting with BOSIET/FOET Equipment maintenance International (OPITO) Audit preparation Maritime/Safety Diver and Medical course development Onsite Tier 2 Medic and MER (Medical Emergency Response) Manager
- Reason for leaving – Company restructured – Position terminated
Instructor – Specialist Remote Medic/Emergency Management/CIMS Training
Contractor
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Instructor – Specialist Remote Medic/Emergency Management/CIMS Training (First aid/Remote/Outdoor First Aid/Pre- Hospital Emergency Care/Maritime/Offshore Medic Training) LandSAR/Alpine Cliff Rescue/Actions for Survival /C4 Group and Oceania Medical.
- Currently recovering from Shoulder Surgery/Rehab
Lead Instructor – Development
Actions For Survival – New Zealand
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Development of new programmes such as First Aid For All/Refresher (E-Learning) and Pre-Hospital Emergency Care/First Responder course.
- Delivery of all First Aid/PHEC and Health and Safety Programmes including school programs.
- Recruitment, development, training and continued education/upskilling of AFS First Aid Instructors in New Zealand
Part time Event and Remote Medic
Promed International (NZ)
03.2018 - 10.2018
Compliance Certifier/Trainer
HazSubs
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Compliance testing of Cylinders/Hazardous locations.
- Training of Certified Handlers and Competent persons for the handling of Hazardous substances such as Explosives/Flammable Gasses and Liquids.
Security Program/PFSO/SSO/CSO/CIMS Instructor. Medical Program Instructor
C4 Group
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Delivery and assessment of training: First aid/PHEC/Security Programs including Conflict Management, Aviation Security, Control and Restraint, Self Defence, Port Facility Security Officer/Ship Security Officer/Company Security Officer/CIMS 4
Regional Manager – Auckland and Waikato Instructor/Medic/Representative
Triple One Care
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Delivery and assessment of training: Workplace First Aid / Pre- Hospital Emergency Care / Outdoor First aid and Emergency Management / A.E.D. / New Zealand Police Refresher/ NZDA/NZRC CORE Modular Level 4/5. N.Z. Coastguard SAR Marine Medic New Zealand Surf Lifesaving (L2). Event Medic (BLS). Marketing/Sales of First Aid equipment and courses.
Instructor (Part - Time)
Medic First Aid
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Delivered the following courses: First Aid (Level 1 and 2) Pre- Hospital Emergency Care (F.A. Level 3) Oxygen Provider
Event Medic and Instructor (Part time)
Triple One Care
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Delivered the following courses: First Aid (Level 1 and 2) Refresher programs for N.Z. Police
First Aid/Security Programme Trainer
C4 Group
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Delivery and Assessment of Training: First Aid, Pre-Hospital Emergency Care and Specialist Pre-Hospital programmes. Delivery and assessment of specific First Aid programmes as required by C4 Group clients. Delivery and assessment of specific security programmes as required by C4 Group clients. Including Conflict Management and Defensive Tactics. (Self Defence/Close quarter combat, control and restraint, baton and handcuff use). Self- defence, conflict management and Handcuff training for Air New Zealand and Virgin Air (New Zealand).
- PT Nov 2012 – Dec 2013
- FT Dec 2013 – July 2015
External Education Tutor (Part time)
St John – Northern Region (External Education)
09.2009 - 12.2013
- Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver following courses to the members of the public and companies/organisations in the Northern Region Work Place First Aid Work Place First Aid (with Paediatric Focus) Work Place First Aid (Refreshers) Sports First Aid Course Basic Life Support Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) Child First Aid CPR Courses Resuscitation Level 3 Assess students according to NZQA Standards (4098) and award certificates in Work Place First Aid/Refreshers/Basic Life Support (6402/6401/6400) Customer Service Development of practical and workable training programmes and/or plans
New Zealand Training and Sales
Yachtlifeline
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Duties and Responsibilities: Manage all Yachtlifeline’s local Training Schedule. Delivered the following courses for CBES (Coastguard Boating Education Services). SAR Marine Medic – For Coastguard Operational Crew Coastal Marine Medic / Off-Shore Marine Medic Race Medic Delivered the following course for the New Zealand Maritime School. First Aid at Sea Course Co-delivered the Ship Master Medic Course. Responsible for Medical Kit assessments and installations on New Zealand vessels-Yachts/Commercial Tugs/ Commercial Fishing Vessels and Commercial Container Ships. Development of leads and Sales of Medical Kits and 24/7 Assist for the local market. Managing the Sponsorships and relationships with Coastguard, New Zealand Maritime School and Yachting New Zealand.
- Made Redundant
External Education Tutor
St John – Northern Region (External Education)
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver following courses to the members of the public and companies/organisations in the Northern Region Work Place First Aid Work Place First Aid (with Paediatric Focus) Work Place First Aid (Refreshers) Sports First Aid Course Basic Life Support Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) Child First Aid CPR Courses Assess students according to NZQA Standards (4098) and award certificates in Work Place First Aid/Refreshers/Basic Life Support (6402/6401/6400) Customer Service Development of practical and workable training programmes and/or plans
- Awarded CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD at the end of 2006
Director/Managing Instructor and Technician
Africa Offshore Divers
11.2004 - 02.2006
- Duties and Responsibilities: Recruiting and training of students. Setting up of course schedules and budgets. Buying and marketing of gear (scuba gear, outdoor adventure gear and clothing). Arranging and planning excursions. Internal training of staff. Marketing of courses, merchandise and travel packages. Teaching of dive courses/leading of dives/skippering of small boats Liaseing with and leading groups of International tourists/Scuba Divers on excursions Including crewing on a 110 foot gaff-rigged schooner named Mieke –Dive Instructor/ Rescue Diver / Medic. Also responsible for maintenance and operation of all scuba gear, spearfishing gear, snorkelling gear, fishing gear, small boats (hard hulled and semi-rigid with Mariner 60 HP Bigfoot outboard and motors) and dive compressors - Operated out of Vilanculous (Mozambique) doing weekly trips to Bassas da India.
Branch/Franchise Manager (Life Insurance - Liberty Life)
Berrow Investment Group (Pty) Ltd
03.2004 - 11.2004
- Duties and Responsibilities: Drive sales team conduct one on one meetings weekly with consultants and team leaders, joint calls with consultants. Recruit and develop new consultants and team leaders into the industry. Supervise office environment and admin staff. Control and monitoring of all business loaded, handle-underwriting requirements. Increase production and marketing of corporate products Team motivation of teams and franchise Achieve own sales of min 6,000,000 production credits for the year. Attend product launches and new product training Reach franchise, team, recruiting and personal targets set by B.I.G. Conduct all human resources and industrial relations functions including disciplinary procedures Training of consultants on behavioural and selling skills as well as new products Training of team leaders on recruitment, human resources, performance management, behavioural and selling techniques
Independent Scuba Diving Instructor (NAUI and PADI) and First Aid and CPR Instructor
Africa Offshore Divers
02.2003 - 02.2004
Sales Manager- Life Insurance
African Life
12.2001 - 01.2003
- Duties and Responsibilities: Management of Sales Activity of Consultants. Quality of new business production – Persistency & NTU rate. Quantity of new business production – Cases & API against budget. New Business Production – Cases per consultant against budget. Submission of new business within specified time limits. Development of Markets – prospecting, penetrating & retention. Stop order lodgments – as against cut-off dates. Recruiting, selecting and performance management of Consultants.
- The Following internal Management Training has been completed: Basic Management Recruitment and Selection Performance Management Train the Trainer
Department Manager – Outdoors/ Assistant Branch Manager(weekends)
Logans Sportmans Warehouse
08.2000 - 12.2001
- Duties and Responsibilities: Outdoors incorporates: Golf, underwater, Fishing, Camping, Hiking (equipment, footwear and clothing) and Gym (Gym – Equipment, supplements and accessories) Duties include: managing and running the above listed departments with staff compliment of 4 permanent specialists and 10 casual (part-time) specialists. Responsibilities include setting and meeting budgets, promotions, and display stands, recruitment, staff training and disciplinary issues.
- Reason for Leaving: To take up position at African Life
Director/Managing Instructor Trainer and Technician
Indigo Blue Diving
02.2000 - 08.2000
- Duties and Responsibilities: Recruiting and training of students (International and local) Setting up of course schedules and budgets. Buying and marketing of gear (scuba gear, outdoor adventure gear and clothing). Arranging and planning excursions. Internal training of staff. Marketing of courses, merchandise and travel packages.
- Reason for Leaving: Company sold
Africa Offshore Divers
08.1997 - 02.2000
- Operated a dive school in conjunction with the University of Natal Underwater Club
- Reason for Leaving: Take up position at Indigo Blue
Stores Controller and Sales Person
Gearmax
08.1997 - 07.1999
- Duties and Responsibilities: Sales and marketing Dealing internally with all Gearmax Branches and other Automotive Manufactures (Ford, Toyota), as well as the general public.
- Reason for Leaving: To run African Offshore as a full time business
Lead Dive Instructor/Scuba Equipment/Dive Tank Technician
Trident Diving
01.1997 - 08.1997
- Duties included Salesmanship, Compressor operations, Instruction, Dive mastering, Equipment technician specialising in Dacor and Boat handling. Rescue Diver/Medic Marketing of courses and Merchandising. I have instructed in the following courses: - Scuba Diver, Advanced Scuba Diver, Master Scuba Diver, Rescue Specialty, Deep Diving Specialty, Environmental Specialty, Wreck Diving Specialty, Photographic Specialty, Search and Recovery Specialty, Dive Master, Instructor I have run and/or staffed on three Career Development Programs (C.D.P.) and 8 Instructor Training Courses (I.T.C.).
- Reason for Leaving: Company closed down – Retrenched
V.I.P. Bodyguards
01.1996 - 12.1996
- Provided Executive Personal Protection to clients
Trident Diving
04.1995 - 01.1996
- Freelance Dive Instructor and staff member
London, U.K.
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Working Holiday Managed Vegetarian Restaurant Played League Rugby Union
Tax Inspector – Stamp Duty, P.A.Y.E., and G.S.T.
Receiver of Revenue
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Reason for Leaving: To Study
1987 – 1989 National Service/NCO - Corporal
South African Defence Force National Service
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Duties: Military Base Security Restraint and Arrest Unarmed Combat / Close quarter combat Counter – Intelligence Investigations Special Weapons and Explosives Training Military Operational First Aid Training Operational Duties Instructor NCO
- 2 years compulsory Military Training and 10 years Citizen’s Force
Education
Master's in Change And Organisational Resilience - Change Management/Resilience/Education
Academy Ex/The Mind Lab
Auckland, NZ04-2026
Digital Skills for the Workplace -
Academy Ex/The Mind Lab
Perform urine specimen collection in the workplace for drug testing - undefined
EBSSA
Diploma in Paramedic Science - undefined
AUT
Post Graduate Certificate - Leading Change for Good
Academy Ex/The Mind Lab
01.2025
New Zealand Certificate in Adult & Tertiary Teaching - Level 5
Te WānangaAotearoa
01.2025
New Zealand Certificate in Project Management - Level 4
Te WānangaAotearoa
01.2024
Perform urine drug screening in the workplace -
ADT
Christchurch, NZ05.2023
Port Facility Security Officer/ Ship Security Officer/ Company Security Officer - undefined
01.2017
IATA Conflict Management/Defensive Tactics instructor - undefined
01.2017
National Certificate (Security) Level 2 and 3 (Site Security) - undefined
The Skills Organisation
01.2017
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
EBSSA
International08-2021
Skills
- Training Experience
- Training Management
- Sales Management
- Marketing Management
- Client Services Management
- Project Management
- Business Management
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Team Building
- Approachable Management Style
- Open Management Style
- Perfectionism
- Motivation
- Emergency Medic Skills
- Change Management
- Training Development
- Performance Management
- Conflict Management
- Site Management
- Security Management
- Recruitment
- Induction Training
- Development Training
- Assessing Skills
- Planning Skills
- Emergency Management
- Risk Management
- Scuba Diving Instruction
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Expertise in subject matter
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Collaborative team player
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 20 staff members.
- Achieved the creation of a Training Program by completing creation of a new Training Program with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Audit for Accreditation through effectively helping with the Audit.
- Documented and resolved Disciplinary issues which led to Employee retention and retraining.
- Resolved product issue (Dive equipment) through consumer testing.
Affiliations
NAUI
PADI
NZ RSA
Canterbury Underwater Club
Canterbury Regional Cricket Umpires and Scorers
NZ Freemasons
Certification
Post Graduate Certificate in Leading Change for Good(level 8).
Diploma in Paramedic Science(level 6).
Diploma in Manager Development.
NAUI Instructor Trainer.
PADI Specialty Instructor.
PADI Rescue and EFR Instructor.
NZ Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (level 5).
NZ Certificate in Project Management (level 4).
National Certificate in Security.
Certificate in Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
Certificate of Approval (NZ Security).
Digital Skills for the Workplace(level 7).
Port Facility Security Officer
Ship Security Officer
Company Security Officer
Coordinated Incident Management Systems(level 4)
Instructor - Conflict Management.
Proficiency of person in Charge of Medical Care on Board Ship.
Instructor Trainer, NAUI - 1994 - 2005.
Speciality Instructor - PADI - 2005 - 2025
EFR Instructor - PADI - 2005 - 2021
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Volunteering
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a Rugby/Cricket Coach/Umpire
- Camping
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as Scuba Diving and Spearfishing
- Hiking
- Mindfulness Practices
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Historical Exploration
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- NZ Freemasons
- NZ RSA
Timeline
Instructor – HUET training (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
Denray Marine
04.2019 - 07.2019
Lead Instructor – Development
Actions For Survival – New Zealand
06.2018 - 04.2019
Part time Event and Remote Medic
Promed International (NZ)
03.2018 - 10.2018
Compliance Certifier/Trainer
HazSubs
03.2018 - 06.2018
Instructor – Specialist Remote Medic/Emergency Management/CIMS Training
Contractor
02.2018 - 07.2019
Security Program/PFSO/SSO/CSO/CIMS Instructor. Medical Program Instructor
C4 Group
03.2017 - 02.2018
Regional Manager – Auckland and Waikato Instructor/Medic/Representative
Triple One Care
07.2015 - 03.2017
Instructor (Part - Time)
Medic First Aid
09.2013 - 12.2013
Event Medic and Instructor (Part time)
Triple One Care
08.2013 - 12.2013
First Aid/Security Programme Trainer
C4 Group
11.2012 - 12.2013
External Education Tutor (Part time)
St John – Northern Region (External Education)
09.2009 - 12.2013
New Zealand Training and Sales
Yachtlifeline
01.2009 - 09.2009
External Education Tutor
St John – Northern Region (External Education)
08.2006 - 12.2008
Director/Managing Instructor and Technician
Africa Offshore Divers
11.2004 - 02.2006
Branch/Franchise Manager (Life Insurance - Liberty Life)
Berrow Investment Group (Pty) Ltd
03.2004 - 11.2004
Independent Scuba Diving Instructor (NAUI and PADI) and First Aid and CPR Instructor
Africa Offshore Divers
02.2003 - 02.2004
Sales Manager- Life Insurance
African Life
12.2001 - 01.2003
Department Manager – Outdoors/ Assistant Branch Manager(weekends)
Logans Sportmans Warehouse
08.2000 - 12.2001
Director/Managing Instructor Trainer and Technician
Indigo Blue Diving
02.2000 - 08.2000
Africa Offshore Divers
08.1997 - 02.2000
Stores Controller and Sales Person
Gearmax
08.1997 - 07.1999
Lead Dive Instructor/Scuba Equipment/Dive Tank Technician
Trident Diving
01.1997 - 08.1997
V.I.P. Bodyguards
01.1996 - 12.1996
Trident Diving
04.1995 - 01.1996
London, U.K.
01.1991 - 01.1992
Tax Inspector – Stamp Duty, P.A.Y.E., and G.S.T.
Receiver of Revenue
01.1989 - 01.1990
1987 – 1989 National Service/NCO - Corporal
South African Defence Force National Service
01.1987 - 01.1989
Perform urine specimen collection in the workplace for drug testing - undefined
EBSSA
Diploma in Paramedic Science - undefined
AUT
Post Graduate Certificate - Leading Change for Good
Academy Ex/The Mind Lab
New Zealand Certificate in Adult & Tertiary Teaching - Level 5
Te WānangaAotearoa
New Zealand Certificate in Project Management - Level 4
Te WānangaAotearoa
Port Facility Security Officer/ Ship Security Officer/ Company Security Officer - undefined
IATA Conflict Management/Defensive Tactics instructor - undefined
National Certificate (Security) Level 2 and 3 (Site Security) - undefined
The Skills Organisation
Master's in Change And Organisational Resilience - Change Management/Resilience/Education
Academy Ex/The Mind Lab
Digital Skills for the Workplace -
Academy Ex/The Mind Lab
Perform urine drug screening in the workplace -
ADT
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
EBSSA
Personal Information
- Passport Number: LM078162
- ID Type: Passport
- ID Number: LM078162
- Date of Birth: 19 August 1966
- Nationality: New Zealand
- Driving License: Yes
- Marital Status: Married with two children
Travel
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Lesotho
- Zimbabwe
- Bophuthatswana
- Botswana
- Morocco
- United Kingdom
- Swaziland
- Zambia
- South Africa
- Bassas da India
- Australia
- United States of America
Interests
- Coach of Rolleston Year 9 Combined Rugby Team
- Coach of Rolleston Junior Mixed Touch Rugby Team
- Umpire – Canterbury Cricket (CRCUA)
- Member of Taskforce Kiwi – Flood relief and response, Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland
- Rolleston Rugby Football Club – Coach and Committee Member
- Member of Canterbury Underwater Club – Secretary
- Member of North Canterbury Dive Club
- Member of United Forces Lodge No. 245 (Free Masons Lodge)
- Member of Lincoln Lodge No.33
- SAMVO (South African Military Veterans Organization). Christchurch
- Rolleston RSA Executive Committee Member
- College Rifles Rugby Football Club – Backline and Fitness Coach (Premier Reserve)
- Rolleston College Sports Working Group
- Waterwise Instructor (Sailing/Kayaks and water safety)
- Basketball coach: Glamorgan Primary School, Auckland (North Harbour League Winners)
- Cricket Coach: Weedons Cricket Club (Renegades 1B)
- St. John Youth Divisional Manager (Hibiscus Coast)
- Scuba Diving Instructor from April 95 – Present
- NAUI Instructor (NAUI #17482) 10 years
- PADI Speciality Instructor (PADI # 635486) 20 years
- Rescue Diver –31 years
- Former member of Coastguard New Zealand at CGNS (North Shore)
- NZ Boat Master / Outboard Engine Maintenance /Marine VHF Radio Operator /Inboard Engine Maintenance /SAR Medic /Coastal Marine Medic/Off-shore Medic - The Royal NZ Coastguard Boating Education Services