PSiRA Registration

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) is the Governing Body and Regulatory Authority for the private security industry. Thus, should you wish to start a Security Company, it is mandatory that you are registered with PSIRA. To start the process, apply on this page below.  

Our Premium Service Advantages. 

Our PSiRA registration Will: 

• Ensure you become a registered Security Service Provider in South Africa. 
• Allow you to apply for Grants, Tenders and Contracts. 

The Main Advantages of PSIRA Registration: 

1. You will become a registered Security Services Provider in South Africa. Your Company will be listed at PSIRA as a registered, verified, legitimate Security Company. This will enable you to get security work for which your unregistered competitors will never be eligible.
2. Grants, Contracts and Tenders. When applying for finance or any type of security work (such as contracts and tenders), you will need to be registered with PSIRA. Thus, many opportunities will open for your Security Company.

Our PSIRA Setup Process: 

1. Consult. Firstly we will study your business’ position and advise you on the documentation required. We will also setup the letters that PSIRA requires. Note that the fee payable to Company Partners is a facilitation fee for the process. PSIRA will charge you a separate non-refundable application fee of R7 500.
2. PSIRA Application Submission. Once we have everything PSIRA requires, we will contact the PSIRA Office on your behalf. We will then confirm with you once your documents have been registered with PSIRA. Note that this is where our service as the facilitator stops. Only the Site Visit then needs to be done by the PSIRA Personnel before the PSIRA Registration is completely finished.
3. Site Visit. PSIRA will then confirm when they want to do a site visit to make sure your Office(s) is up to PSIRA’s standards. Which means the office(s) must be equipped with: A desk; A Chair; Working fax machine; Working Telkom line; Lockable filing cabinet; Personal Computer (Not a laptop, your PC must be immovable).
4. PSIRA Certification / Register with PSIRA. Your Security Company will then become a registered Security Company with PSIRA which will allow you to start trading and apply for security tenders in South Africa.

What do you need to Register for PSIRA: 

PSIRA Registration requires your business to go undergo a PSIRA Registration process and a PSIRA Investigation Process.  This implies security grading for you and the people involved in your security business. 

Here’s a list of the documentation you need before your business is eligible for PSIRA Registration: 

1. A Security Grade B of your staff, members, directors, partners, trustees, and managers need to undergo PSIRA Grading. (We’re placing a list below for what these individuals need to qualify for security grading).
2. Proof of your Company Registration.
3. A Tax Clearance Certificate, VAT Registration Number, PAYE Number.
4. UIF and COID Registration (if applicable).
5. Business Plan (at least for one year). A declaration declaring that your business will be able to operate for at least the next year.
6. Immovable office location.

Here’s a list of the documentation you need as an individual to be eligible for PSIRA’s individual security registration: 

The individual must: 

1. Be at least 18-years-old,
2. Be a permanent South African resident,
3. Not have a criminal record, specifically related to the scheduled criminal offenses listed in the Private Security Industry Regulation Act,
4. Have completed the PSIRA training at an accredited training centre ,
5. Not be a part of the military, the police force or any intelligence force. Former members need a clearance certificate.
6. Pay the registration fee.

Please note: The R3 490.00 is for the facilitation of the registration, and there will also be a separate non-refundable application fee of R7 500 charged by PSIRA.