A private security company is a business corporation, which provides armed and unarmed security services and expertise to private and public clients
Peaceforce Security Group (Pty) Ltd
Hlongwane Security & Projects CC
Comsec Private Security Company
Apache Security | Private Security Company
42nd Precinct Security
I & J SECURITY SERVICES LTD
D&K Investigations and Risk Consultants
TSU Protection Services
APM SECURITY SERVICES
Security Association of South Africa
E-Security Services
SAS Security Services
SLEUTH DETECTIVES
G4S Secure Solutions (SA) (Pty) Ltd Head Office
Guarding South Africa
GI Tactical
ALPHA VISiON BUSINESS HOLDINGS
Proshield Security
CSI Africa
South African Bodyguard Services
How many security companies are there in South Africa?
The private security industry in South Africa is among the largest in the world, with over 9,000 registered companies, 450,000 registered active private security guards and a further 1.5 million qualified (but inactive) guards; many times the available personnel than the combined South African police and army.
How much does it cost to start a security company in South Africa?
Starting a Security Services Business. To start a security service company in South Africa you must register with the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). This includes paying a registration fee of R2 280 and writing an exam
What is needed to register a security company in South Africa?
If you want to take on this process by yourself, here’s what you need:
- A CIPC Registered Company.
- A Tax Clearance Certificate,
- VAT Registration Number.
- PAYE Number.
- UIF and COID Registration (if applicable)
- A fixed, immovable office location.
- A 1-year business plan
How much is it to start a security company?
According to SecurityOfficerHQ, starting a security company costs about $7,500 in upfront investment for insurance, shared office space for six months, licensing and legal registrations, equipment, marketing and website development, and contingency fund. BPlans estimates startup costs at closer to $77,000.
What is required to start a security company?
What are the requirements to start my own security company?
- Private Patrol Operator License.
- Qualifications for Working as a Security Officer.
- Completing an Application.
- Obtain Permits.
- Obtaining Liability Insurance.
- Financial Backing.
- Find Companies.
- Maintain Your Reputation.