Stephen Matthews is a seasoned security manager with 28 years of experience at the University of the Free State.  He is the current Protection Services Site Manager on the Bloemfontein Campus and has experience in the management of security on the South Campus and large events on both the Bloemfontein and South campuses.

Matthews is a registered Grade A security officer, and completed a Peace Officer Certificate, Misconduct Investigation and Report Writing, Engage Leadership Programme, Supervisory Skills Certificate, and other relevant related courses.