PERSONALITY COMPLIANCY PROFILE
In conversation with… Stuart Wragg and Sue de Wet Veterans of South Africa’s security industry and long-time associates, Stuart Wragg and Sue de Wet have a lot in common, including a new business relationship following the launch of Quantum Security. Stuart’s brainchild, Quantum Security opened its doors on 1 March in the Western Cape this year, with Sue’s company, Sparks & Ellis, as its chosen uniform supplier.
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hy a new security company? Stuart: “My vision was to create a company that would be both competitive and relevant in this fast-evolving industry by taking full advantage of the fourth industrial revolution. And that’s exactly what Quantum Security is all about. We offer a finely tuned, fully digitised security guarding service for corporate offices, business parks, prime residential properties and the industrial sector using cutting-edge technology to provide highly
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effective digital solutions that expedite response times, provide accurate reporting and give our security officers all the tools they need to operate at optimum levels. Our technology also allows us to collate and analyse data, which is a critical component of predictive security, and to deploy our resources effectively.” “Another key differential is that our senior management is involved on the ground, so they understand all the issues first-hand. Also, right from the beginning, I resolved to put people before profit, and to create a sustainable business that
offered people a career and not just a job. For me, it’s essential to provide upskilling and mentoring programmes for our guards to give them a sense of belonging, purpose and total professionalism. And, of course, the uniform they wear should reflect this, which is where Sparks & Ellis comes in!” “As well as kitting our guards out with smart devices that allow them to track and record vital security information, we’ve worked with Sparks & Ellis to create a uniform designed to promote confidence and pride. It features the
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