Z.A. (GYS) VAN STADEN – 150 word Councillor Relevant Resume

Gys van Staden is a highly experienced former Senior Officer in the South African Air Force, serving 27+ years in operations, SHERQ management, disaster risk management, and occupational health and safety. As a Major and Base SHERQ Manager, he oversaw compliance for 950+ personnel and a residential area of 2,000 residents, including water purification and sanitation systems — directly relevant to municipal service delivery oversight. He is a registered Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator with MERSETA, QCTO, TETA, and NOSA, with extensive experience training communities, military units, and civilian organisations in safety, risk, and emergency response. His background includes project management, media liaison, IT oversight, event safety, and community level emergency planning. Gys embodies GR FIRST's values of discipline, integrity, and community stewardship. His operational leadership, regulatory compliance expertise, and risk management capability make him a strong candidate for councillor roles requiring oversight of safety, infrastructure, environmental compliance, and community resilience.

Contact Details:
E-mail: gys.vs@irasa.org.za
Mobile: 082 928 6142