Dr Collins Chikomba

Chairman and Founder

Academic Qualifications

PhD Criminology and Forensics, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
MSc Security and Risk Management, University of Leicester (UK)
Postgraduate in Security and Risk Management, University of Leicester (UK)
Diploma I & II, Institute of Bankers Zimbabwe

Current Leadership Roles

Executive Chairman & Managing Director, Contract Options
Chairman, Vandrift Security (Pvt) Ltd
Chairman & Lecturer, Dept. of Financial Intelligence, BUSE
Deputy President, Security & Risk Managers Association of Zimbabwe

Career Timeline

2014 – Chairman/Lecturer at Bindura University
2012 – Chairman, Vandrift Security (Pvt) Ltd
2011 – Appointed Chairman of Dept. at Bindura University
2010 – Lecturer, BUSE (Dept. of Financial Intelligence)
2008–2009 – Managing Consultant, Safeway Security Consultancy (Zimbabwe)
2004–2007 – Business Consultant, Fire & Security Integrated Systems (South Africa)
2004–2007 – Owner, Rent-a-Cop CC (South Africa)
2004 – Risk Manager, British Home Stores (UK)
2003 – Site Security Manager, Securiplan (UK)
2002 – Migrated to UK via Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
1997–2002 – Senior Security Manager, Barclays Bank Zimbabwe
1991–1997 – Assistant Security Advisor / Card Fraud Manager, Barclays
1991 – Joined Barclays Bank after leaving Zimbabwe Republic Police
1985–1990 – Fraud Investigator, ZRP CID (Harare)
1984 – CID Bindura, Criminal Investigations
1982 – In-Charge Traffic, Shamva Police
1981 – Posted to ZRP Muzarabani after graduation
1981 – Attested into Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)

Notable Publications

Collins P Chikomba, Mercy Dube, and Stephen Tsekeya: An investigation into the effectiveness of risk management policies employed on credit finance to SME’s: a case study of SEDCO, Bindura Satellite Branch, Zimbabwe. Business and Management Research Journal – Ms Number: BMRJ-13-002.
Collins P Chikomba: Retail Shopping Mall Security; Raising awareness of crime risks against business in Zimbabwe – [A case study of Joina City Mall, Harare – June 2022-July 2012]. Global Advanced Research Journal of Arts and Humanities (GARJAH), Ms Number: GARJAH-13-001.
D Damiyano, Edwin Mushanyuri, and Collins P Chikomba: An investigation of Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector competitiveness. International Journal of Development and Sustainability Online ISSN: 2168-8662 – www.isdsnet.com/ijds Volume 1 Number 2, September 2012 (In Press) ISDS Article ID: IJDS12081103.
Journal of the Zimbabwe Institute of Management: Dealing with Crime, Fraud & Corruption in Zimbabwe. (3rd Quarter 2000 publication)

35+ Years in Security, Policing, and Risk Management across Southern Africa.

12+ Executive and Academic Leadership positions, including University Chair.

Leadership Driving Our Mission

With over 35 years of experience in security, risk management, and academic leadership, Dr Collins Chikomba’s vision is the cornerstone of Contract Options. His commitment to excellence and innovation ensures our company delivers trusted and cutting-edge risk and security solutions tailored to diverse global needs.

Integrity: Leading with transparency and ethical standards.
Expertise: Deep knowledge that informs every strategic decision.
Innovation: Embracing new technologies and ideas to stay ahead.
Global Reach: Experience across Southern Africa and beyond.

"Our company’s strength comes from a passion for safeguarding communities and empowering organizations through trusted, expert risk and security solutions."

– Dr Collins Chikomba, Chairman & Founder

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