Peter-Don Bonthuys
Investigator
Dunedin,New Zealand
Summary
Dynamic Senior Investigation Officer with extensive experience at Otago Regional Council, excelling in environmental compliance and legal proceedings. Proven expertise in investigation and interviewing, coupled with strong leadership skills. Successfully collaborated with legal teams to present compelling evidence, ensuring accountability in complex cases. Committed to enhancing community safety through proactive measures.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Investigation Officer
Otago Regional Council
Dunedin, Otago
09.2019 - Current
- Attending to pollution complaints and other environmental matters relating to non-compliance with the Resource Management Act 1991 and regional plans.
- Investigation of regional plan and Resource Management Act 1991 breaches.
- Collaborating with legal teams to prepare case files and ensure accurate presentation of evidence.
- Representing the agency in court proceedings, attending hearings and trials related to prosecution matters.
- Providing expert testimony and factual evidence in court as part of legal processes.
Detective Sergeant
South African Police Service
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2007 - 12.2018
- Conducted investigations into general and economic crimes to ensure accountability.
- Investigated all murder cases involving Somalian immigrants in Western Cape Province.
- Investigated homicide, attempted murder, armed robbery, and business robbery incidents.
- Charged suspects found in possession of drugs and unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
- Investigated criminal activities linked to identified gang leaders and their associates.
- Prevented high-profile organized crime in Cape Town area through proactive measures.
Detective Constable
South African Police Service
Cape Town, South Africa
08.2003 - 03.2007
- Executed comprehensive investigations into general and economic crimes to guarantee accountability.
Constable
South African Police Service
Cape Town, South Africa
08.2002 - 07.2003
- Managed complaints in charge office, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication.
- Responded to complaints at crime scenes while supporting crime prevention initiatives.
- Assisted with crime prevention duties to enhance community safety and security.
Education
Certificate in Bicultural Competency (Level 4) -
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ01.2023
Regulatory Compliance (Core Knowledge) (Level 3) Certificate -
Skills Academy Limited
Dunedin, NZ01.2021
Project Management: Principles and Practices -
University of Stellenbosch
Cape Town, South Africa01.2019
National Senior Certificate (High School Graduation) -
Wittedrift High School
South Africa01.2001
Skills
- Investigation and interviewing skills
- Effective communication
- Report writing
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Leadership and team management
Additional Information - Visa Status
New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa holder since 03/01/25
Relevant Training
- 2025, Regional Oil Spill Responder Course, Maritime NZ
- 2025, Workplace First Aid Training, Workplace First Aid Limited
- 2024, 4WD Training Course, On Track Training Limited
- 2023, Security Awareness Training, KnowBe4 Software Company
- 2023, The Investigations Programme, Learn Investigations Limited
- 2020, Workplace First Aid Training, Workplace First Aid Limited
- 2020, ‘Self-Safe’ Situational Safety Training Course, Allsafe Solutionz Limited
- 2019, Basic Investigative Skills for Local Government Training, Waikato Regional Council
- 2011, Firearms Systems Course, South African Police Service Training Institute
- 2011, Circulation Course, South African Police Service Training Institute
- 2011, G Function Criminal Administration System (“CAS”) Course, South African Police Service Training Institute
- 2011, First Aid Level 1, 2, 3, South African Police Service Training Institute
- 2011, Child Justice Act Specialist Course, South African Police Service Training Institute
- 2010, Advanced Criminal Record Management (“CRM”) System Course, Paarl College, SA Police Service Training Institute
- 2010, Sexual Offences First Respondent Course, South African Police Service Training Institute
- 2009, Street Survival, Legal Principles, South African Police Service Training Institute
- 2009, Street Survival Tactical Survival Techniques (“TST”) Course, South African Police Service Training Institute
- 2008, Detective Learning Program, Paarl College, South African Police Service Training Institute
- 2008, Street Survival Course, South African Police Service Training Institute
- 2005, Detective Introductory Training, South African Police Service Training Institute
- 2005, Criminal Record Information Management (“CRIM”) Systems, South African Police Service Training Institute
- 2003, Tactical Training, South African Police Service Training Institute
- 2002, Police Basic Training, South African Police Service Training Institute
Formal Qualifications And Training
- 2023, Certificate in Bicultural Competency (Level 4), Otago Polytechnic
- 2021, Regulatory Compliance (Core Knowledge) (Level 3) Certificate, Skills Academy Limited
- 2019, Project Management: Principles and Practices, University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa
- 2001, National Senior Certificate (High School Graduation), Wittedrift High School, South Africa
Affiliations
- Karate
- Walking
- Reading
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Investigation Officer
Otago Regional Council
09.2019 - Current
Detective Sergeant
South African Police Service
04.2007 - 12.2018
Detective Constable
South African Police Service
08.2003 - 03.2007
Constable
South African Police Service
08.2002 - 07.2003
Certificate in Bicultural Competency (Level 4) -
Otago Polytechnic
Regulatory Compliance (Core Knowledge) (Level 3) Certificate -
Skills Academy Limited
Project Management: Principles and Practices -
University of Stellenbosch
National Senior Certificate (High School Graduation) -
Wittedrift High School
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