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About Us

Learn about our mission to advance professional standards in loss control and security management across Africa

Our Vision

To be the leading professional Institute in Loss Control,Private Security and Risk Management in Africa and beyond

Our Mission

To provide innovative loss control solutions that enhance corporate profitability and economic growth.

Objectives

The objectives of the Institute are provided in section 4 of the Act as follows:

  • a) Setting minimum professional qualifications for admission of members
  • b) Develop professional standards, guidelines, best practices and recommend regulations and a code of conduct for application by members
  • c) Influence the development of appropriate and relevant national loss control and private security management educational and professional training curriculum and qualification
  • d) Promote the studying and practice of loss control and private security management; the facilitation of sustainable skills relevance by offering mandatory continuing professional development for members; compliance to professional practice standards guidelines; and professional integrity
  • e) Raise the character and status of the profession and in so doing preserve the integrity and quality of the service offered by its members
  • f) Provide disciplinary mechanism for breach of the code of ethics and non-compliance with regulations, practice standards and guidelines

Professional Legal Status

The Institute of Chartered Loss Control and Private Security Management is an independent professional Board established in terms of Section 6 of the Institute of Chartered Loss Control and Private Security Management Act Chapter 27:23. Its members enjoy professional status conferred upon them in section 6 (2) of the Act.

Members are legally known through their designation as Chartered Professional Loss Control Managers and Chartered Professional Security Managers with the privilege to use post nominals CpLM and CpSM respectively.

Core Values

The institute's core values are anchored on the following principles:

Team Work

Transparency

Accountability

Innovation

Ethical

Regulatory Mandate

The institute's mandate is enshrined in Section 27 of the Act to regulate:

  • Professional internship engagement and training regulation
  • Setting of professional standards and conduct of examinations
  • Setting criteria for entry into the membership register
  • Setting conditions for acceptance of any local or foreign qualification
  • Setting conditions for issuance of membership and practice certificates
  • Advocating appropriate professional salary scales and perks for members
  • Regulating disciplinary and appeals procedure

Key Council Members

Leadership team guiding ICLPSM's mission and standards.

Hon. Dr. Retd Colonel Joshua Murire

Founder and Interim President, Institute of Chartered Loss Control and Private Security Management.

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Tsitsi Roseline Makamure, CINTA

Interim Secretary General, ICLPSM; Administrator & Head of Operations, Wilberforce Security.

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Manford Ncube

Treasurer; Certified Fraud Examiner with 23+ years in loss control, security, risk, and forensics.

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INTERIM ICLPSM PRESIDENT

Hon. Dr. Retd Colonel Joshua Murire

Founder and Interim President, Institute of Chartered Loss Control and Private Security Management

Professional Overview

Honourable Dr. Retired Colonel Joshua Murire is a distinguished professional with a legacy in military service, public administration, and security management, demonstrating leadership, dedication, and expertise across diverse sectors.

Military and Government Service
  • Senior ZANLA Military Communication Instructor (Nachingweya Training Academy, Tanzania People Defence Forces, 1977 - 1979)
  • Commanding Officer (Zimbabwe Army Armoured Regiment, 1981 - 1984)
  • Deputy Director Audit (1984 - 1986)
  • Founding Director (NSSA Investment Department, 1993 - 1999)
  • Assistant Secretary for Finance and Audit (Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Cooperative Development, 1999 - 2002)
  • Director of Finance and Admin (Ministry of Transport and Communication, Government of Zimbabwe, 2003 - 2007)
  • Director of Finance (Ministry of Education, Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture)
  • Member of Parliament (Parliament of Zimbabwe, 2013 - 2023)
Professional and Academic Training

Military Training: Military Communication (Tanzania, 1976); Military Officer Cadet (1980); Heavy Artillery Training (Nigeria).

Academic Credentials: Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) Finance, University of Zimbabwe (1989); MBA, University of Zimbabwe (2003); PhD in Loss Control and Security Management, University of Portsmouth (2018).

Additional Qualifications: Diploma in Economic Policy Management (Jianxi University, China); Certificate in Financial Derivatives and Exchange Traded Swaps (UK).

Memberships and Affiliations
  • ASIS International (Certified Protection Professional - CPP)
  • International Professional Security Association (Certified)
  • Local Liaison Representative for Geneva Centre for Private Security Sector Governance (DCAF)
  • Member of the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Companies (ICoCA)

INTERIM ICLPSM SECRETARY GENERAL

Tsitsi Roseline Makamure, CINTA

Interim Secretary General, ICLPSM; Administrator/Head of Operations at Wilberforce Security

Professional Overview

Tsitsi Roseline Makamure is a highly accomplished professional with a proven track record in the security and loss control industry. She drives standards at ICLPSM and operational excellence at Wilberforce Security.

Education and Certifications
  • Advanced Diploma in Security & Risk Management – ICLM
  • Certified Intelligence Analyst (CINTA) – ISO-Sec
  • Chief Security Officer’s Course – ISO-Sec
  • Applied Security Operations Training (ASOT) – GISM
  • Principles of Security Project Planning & Management – GISM
  • Digital Forensics Dynamics – GISM
  • Criminal Profiling Techniques for Security Practitioners – Topford International Security
  • Occupational Health & Safety Specialist Course – OSHRI
  • Certificate - Firearms Handling – SAISRM
  • IP CCTV Specialist – Voice Xpert
  • Leadership Skills – Melicity Coaching Academy
  • Report Writing – Melicity Coaching Academy
  • Advanced Administration & Secretarial Procedures – PITMAN
  • Executive Secretarial Course – PITMAN
  • Cyber and Electronic Security Technology Appreciation – ICLM
  • Application of Private Security Professional Standards and Guidelines – ICLM
Awards and Recognitions
  • GOLD Award Winner: Security Entrepreneur – ENZ (2023)
  • Growing Business Luminary Award – ZIST (2024)
  • Outstanding Female Security Consultant Award – GCSB (2024)

Tsitsi's extensive qualifications and accolades underscore her dedication to excellence and continuous professional development, advancing industry standards and innovation.

TREASURER

Manford Ncube

Certified Fraud Examiner with over 23 years of experience in Loss Control, Security Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Fraud, and Forensic Investigations.

Holds a Master of Commerce in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance (Midlands State University), a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management (University of Science and Technology), a Diploma in Banking (Institute of Bankers of Zimbabwe), and a Diploma in Security Risk Management (Southern Africa Institute of Security and Risk Management).

Certified and affiliated with the Institute of Bankers of Zimbabwe; Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Zimbabwe, South Africa, USA); and the Institute of Bankers South Africa (Chartered Banking Professional).

Career highlights include service in the Zimbabwe Republic Police (from 2000) and Criminal Investigations Department (from 2005), leading investigations at People’s Own Savings Bank (from 2017), and serving as Chief Investigations and Integrity Officer at IDBZ (from 2023).

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