About us

Founded in 2009, Liebenberg & Associates is a specialised security risk management consultancy dedicated to the logistics industry in Southern Africa. We understand the region’s unique challenges and focus on building resilience frameworks for local and multinational businesses who are involved in storing, transporting, and distributing goods on the sub-continent.


The design of our resilience frameworks go beyond traditional security management. We ensure that our clients are dynamically prepared to withstand, adapt to, and recover from disruptions caused by crime. We closely manage the implementation of the frameworks and continuously monitor their effectiveness to ensure enduring strength within our clients’ operations. Our investigative capabilities further allow us to examine complex incidents, offering clarity and restoring stability.


Our services are crafted for the key players in the logistics sector - freight forwarders, 3 and 4 PL providers, carriers, warehouses, distribution centres, customs brokers and last-mile delivery services. We prevent and address the full range of criminal incidents that could compromise operational continuity... theft, robbery, cargo hijacking, fraud, sabotage, piracy, corporate espionage, executive kidnapping for ransom etc.


At Liebenberg & Associates, we’re proud of our proprietary methodologies, refined in-house and tailored specifically to meet the demands of the region. Our knowledge is continuously updated to reflect the latest advancements in logistics processes, technology, geopolitics, industry standards, ISO certifications, and other trends that impact our clients.


Led by founder and managing consultant Danie Liebenberg, our Johannesburg-based team includes analysts, designers, project managers, and auditors who work closely on every project. Danie oversees each initiative, ensuring a unified approach and effective response. Our strategically located investigators enable us to swiftly address incidents throughout the region, also operating under Danie's guidance.


When clients require our expertise globally, we collaborate with trusted associates in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, extending our commitment to resilience worldwide.

QUICK resULTS

Accelerated diagnosis and mitigation of urgent threats.


OUR reach

South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, Malawi and Tanzania.

LOCAL Support

Investigators located across our region of operations.


Should be the industry benchmark

Danie Liebenberg's high standards should be the industry benchmark. He is by far the most professional individual whom I have dealt with. His years of experience gives him the ability to identify a problem, assess it quickly and recommend an effective solution.


Steve Chart

Former consultant to Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)

 

In a league of their own

Danie Liebenberg and his associates are in a league of their own. Danie has a remarkable approach to risk and applies his exceptional knowledge to its' effective mitigation. Due to his credibility and expertise clients want to work with Danie. We hold his recommendations in high esteem.


Dave Walstra

Former CEO, Callguard

 

Extremely professional and effective

Liebenberg & Associates conducted an investigation on a sensitive matter for us. They delivered results beyond our expectation. Their approach was extremely professional and highly effective.


Louis Boshoff

Director, JHI

 
 

Our Services

The logistics industry in Southern Africa faces ongoing challenges from increasingly sophisticated criminal networks, both internal and external, that relentlessly seek to exploit operational vulnerabilities. The rise in organised crime syndicates and their growing boldness underscores the critical need for adaptive and robust strategies.


At Liebenberg & Associates, we take a fresh approach to countering these threats. Embracing Albert Einstein's insight, “You cannot solve problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems,” we push beyond conventional solutions. Our approach combines deep expertise with forward-thinking strategies to build dynamically resilient operations that can anticipate, withstand, and respond to evolving criminal tactics.


Our ultimate aim is to create an environment where goods flow smoothly and securely, free from the disruptive impact of crime. By realising this vision, we empower logistics operators to focus on what matters most—on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and financial performance - without the persistent shadow of criminal threats.

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Consulting

The resilience of a logistics business against physical risks depends fundamentally on the strength of its risk mitigation plan and the precision with which it is implemented and managed.


To achieve resilient operations, those responsible for the movement and storage of goods must have a comprehensive understanding of their challenges, the strengths and weaknesses of their current safeguards, and the full extent of their vulnerabilities.


Liebenberg & Associates provides this essential clarity. We conduct in-depth risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments, evaluating the effectiveness of existing measures and systems. This groundwork allows us to craft tailored resilience plans, policies, and procedures, designing systems that prepare our clients to operate securely amid an ever-evolving risk landscape.


Our dedicated tender and project managers oversee the implementation of these resilience plans and systems, ensuring that clients receive precisely what we have recommended - solutions crafted to meet their unique needs, rather than the standard offerings of suppliers, installers, or service providers.


Once implementation is complete, our training officer ensures that all stakeholders are prepared to actively contribute to the resilience strategy’s success. Following this, our auditor monitors the plan’s ongoing effectiveness, conducting regular audits and making adjustments as needed. This approach fosters a cycle of continuous improvement, bringing us ever closer to achieving optimal resilience for our clients.


At times, new clients face urgent threats that require immediate intervention, bypassing our usual structured process. In such cases, we provide an accelerated assessment and immediate mitigation advice. While this rapid response is crucial for managing immediate risks, it remains a bridge to a more comprehensive, long-term resilience strategy.

Audits

Our auditors maintain close oversight of our resilience strategies to ensure they consistently achieve the intended results. Through regular reviews and audits, we continuously strengthen our clients' ability to manage incidents, enhancing their resilience over time.


These processes offer invaluable opportunities to assess each client’s overall resilience posture, verifying that it remains aligned with compliance standards and adaptable to evolving risks.


With risks constantly shifting, our formal quarterly resilience reviews and annual audits are essential for identifying any emerging gaps since the last evaluation. These reviews not only help us detect new risks and assess their potential impact but also empower clients to craft action plans, gauge the effectiveness of their current strategies, and make any necessary adjustments.


Each review and audit includes a comprehensive risk assessment to identify current threats and vulnerabilities, which we analyse in relation to the existing resilience plan. This detailed examination highlights any areas for improvement or recalibration.


Following every review and audit, we deliver a detailed report summarising our findings and recommendations for enhanced resilience. Our project team then collaborates with clients to implement these recommendations, sustaining a continuous cycle of improvement in risk mitigation.

Incident investigations

Our primary objective during any investigation is to gather evidence of wrongdoing in a way that maximises the potential for successful prosecution.


Our skill in legally gathering crucial evidence enables our clients to substantiate unlawful activities, providing clear and compelling proof when presenting to clients, insurers, legal authorities, or in preparation for internal disciplinary actions.


A well-executed investigation does more than simply hold perpetrators accountable; it exposes the vulnerabilities in a logistics company’s defenses that allowed the crime or misconduct to happen. Much like an audit, an investigation serves as a valuable risk assessment tool, highlighting areas within the resilience strategy that could be fortified. We see every investigation as an opportunity for learning and improvement.


Significant enhancements to a resilience plan can be achieved when the insights from an investigation are strategically applied. Our investigators are highly skilled in fact-finding and approach each case with a commitment to both uncovering the truth and strengthening resilience measures. They are recognized for their thoroughness and discretion.


The insights our investigators provide during and after an investigation empower our clients to make informed decisions that protect their financial stability, operational continuity, and reputation.