About
The Beginnings of Couver
In 1996, Shane O’Reilly and Ricky Rungiah forged the principles of:
• Performance
• Reliability
• Discipline
into the conception of Couver Security Services.
Drawing on decades of military experience, Shane O’Reilly has formulated an operational programme that meets the requirements so desperately needed in the industry. After completing his National Service with the 1st Parachute Battalion Tempe, he joined the SANDF Citizens Force, where he contributed a further 10 years’ service.
He also served as advisor and consultant to various security companies and protection agencies.
Shane O’Reilly is currently an active member of the SAPS Reserve Force. Using his military experience Shane has successfully formulated programmes for every aspect of the security industry.
The implementation of these programmes in their relevant situation has resulted in an unprecedented success rate. These programmes have made Couver Security Services distinct in the security industry.
During the life span of Couver, Ricky Rungiah has provided sound financial advice, support and services, keeping it a strong and viable business that has grown from strength to strength.
For efficient, professional services Couver Security Services have repeatedly proved to be a class of their own.
The addition of Jack Nair as the Head of Couver Operations in 2008, brought the organization a highly qualified skill set drawn from a decade of specialized operations and training within the South African Police Services and even more credibly his attachment to the Durban Dog Unit and National Training Division. Jack Nair’s accreditations and experience have become industry renowned and respected.
Vision
To succeed in a demanding industry – Couver Security have identified the needs lacking in this industry.
• Identify and training top supervisory personnel
• To train and develop our employees to their fullest potential
• To build a future for our employees
• To provide financial stability for our employees
• To provider and efficient, cost effective and professional service to our clients, based on mutual trust and common business objectives
Mission
Couver Security Services will reflect our Passion for our institution and purpose in our day to day delivery and service. With this Passion we have become known by contract and by reputation as the leaders of our industry.
01. Company Principles
The company is proud of its uncompromising standards and believes that the success that we have experienced thus far is largely contributed towards the quality of our personnel. Besides all our staff being vetted and screened through SAPS and PSIRA we apply strict internal vetting procedures.
02. Code of Conduct
All staff are expected to abide to the company’s code of conduct with dire consequence facing them for any deviation.
03. Uniforms
Our uniforms are of a high quality and staff are briefed on the correct usage and dress of their uniforms. We are currently undergoing a transformation which includes our logos and you will soon be noticing the updates.
04. Parades
Parades are a fundamental part of security and it is where discipline begins and ends. We implement Parades with vigor during booking on and off duty to establish rank, order and unity before deploying our staff to their various posts.
05. Supervision
Various tears of supervision are in place ranging from inspectors that make regular random visits both day and night to the actual sites to a fully operational 24 command centre / control room.
06. On-Site Training
All staff are regularly visited on site and giving training on site procedures and JD’s so as to ensure that they are continuously alert and do not become complacent in their activities.
Areas of Operational Deployments
- AECI
- EnviroServ
- Umngeni – Uthukela Water
- eThekwini Metro
Couver Security Services offer services to the giants of the sector, including but not limited to:
- Excellerate Security
- Thorburn Security Solutions
- Marshall Security
- Tactical Security Services
Training
Couver Training Centre renders Specialized Training in Explosives Detection, Narcotics Detection, Personal Protection, Patrol Dog, Tracking and Dog Handler Training courses.
Security and Protection dogs, trained for a variety of applications are playing an ever increasing role in the Security Industry. Our experienced, certified dog trainers are committed to delivering exceptional training results.
Our training not only includes Dog Handling but also the full qualification in General Security Practices – Skills Programme 1, which is replacing the old PSIRA Grade Training
Couver offers a program that teaches or develops proficiencies for the workplace. The aim of skills training is to equip employees with the knowledge and attributes necessary to carry out their duties at the optimal level. Courses may consist of either one or several unit standards. A learner may obtain credits towards a registered qualification through completing appropriate skills programmes.
With a Skills Programme, in a short period of time a learner can learn a specific amount of work, which consists of a group of unit standards, instead of having to complete an entire qualification, as in the case of a learnership, which usually takes a year or longer. If learners later decide that they wish to pursue the full qualification, they can enroll for further Skills Programmes and build up to completing the full qualification, as and when the learner decide it is appropriate to do so.
Transformation
Couver Security Services have made and executive decision to make a number of changes within the organization. The decision was based on the motivation that the in order to keep giving the client the best deal it was time to make some changes.
The areas we will and have already begun reviewing and changing are:
- The company services
- The company policy and procedure
- The companies training department
- The company image
- The company compliance to the various bodies and increasing its scope
While each of these areas is sufficiently seen to currently we feel we would like to strive for higher levels. As we achieve these levels we know without a doubt that our level of service and duty to you the client will increase and the ultimate beneficiaries will not only be you but also our company and our staff.