Milites Dei Security Services (Pty) Ltd started being operational in December 2014 and has two fields of focus, namely guarding and patrolling:
- Provide security guard risk solutions within Mpumalanga with the possibility to expand into the rest of South Africa. Thereby, providing guarding and patrolling with military-style precision.
- We only deploy staff that are PSIRA and SAPS accredited and trained in military-style skills.
Our Head Office is situated in the Sanderson House in Peebles Valley outside White River in South Africa. This valley is known as the Jock of the Bushveld Conservancy, therefore offers a rich history.
We also offer security courses at Milites Dei Academy. Our training to the students have a wealth of benefits that equip them with valuable life skills. Our specialist security operatives are provided with thorough in-house training in the security industry.
Our Mission and Vision:
The vision of Milites Dei Security Services (MDSS), is to lead and inspire quality security risk solutions to individuals and businesses in South Africa.
It is our mission to meet regulatory requirements as they apply to private security industry, to exceed the expectations of quality.
We pride ourselves on being the provider of quality security specialist operative training to staff before deployment at a client. Staff with both PSIRA and Firearm Competencies are deployed, thus following the legal requirements of South Africa.
Core Values
- Integrity: Ethical Security Conduct, Fairness, Transparency
- Excellence: Accountability, Professionalism, Performance
- Accessibility: Respect, Academic Commitment; Skills Development and Employability
THE AREA – We are situated in the Bill Sanderson House within Peebles Valley, just outside White River. One of the many statues of Jock of the Bushveld is found on the security services and training venue.
Compared to other PSIRA registered companies, MDSS are in a 20km radius from Hazyview and White River and close to many (i) forestry companies, (ii) farms, (iii) guest houses and (iii) the big community of Legogote, Swalala, Mahusha and Nkambeni.
The world-famous dog (Jock of the Bushveld) accompanied his owner, Sir. Percy Fitzpatrick, when he visited the Sanderson family. Sir. Percy wrote some chapters of his famous book in the Sanderson House.
The small staff complement has led to a cohesive family team that is spirited and focused on becoming a winning force. The management includes:
- Director / Owner: Bardo Buys
- Site Managers: Barney Buys and Bardo Buys
- Patrol Masters: Moses Keletso, Johan de Waal and Bradli Smit
- Head Tactical Trainer and Security Risk Specialist: Barney Buys
- Campus Manager and Education Specialist: Amareza Buys
- Marketing and Administration Executive: Linette de Beer
Partnerships
Although MDA is still a new company and campus, partnerships were already established with the local organisations such as POLSEC, Chamber of Business, South African Council for Business Women. MDSS also have a good and professional relationship with the White River DFO.