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Private Security

South Africa's private security industry is one of the largest in the world with over 500,000 registered officers. PSIRA requires registration of every security business and individual officer, prescribes training grades, and enforces a strict Code of Conduct. Governing bodies face elevated risks around use of force and firearms management.
Applicable legislation

Key legal frameworks

Private Security Industry Regulation Act 56 of 2001
Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000
National Key Points Act 102 of 1980
PSIRA Code of Conduct for Security Service Providers
OHS Act 85 of 1993
Regulators

Who oversees this industry

PSIRA. Private Security Industry Regulatory AuthoritySAPS, firearms licensingSSA, national key pointsDoEL, labour and OHS compliance
King V principles most affected
P2. EthicsP8. RiskP9. Compliance
What Encircle tracks for Private Security
PSIRA registration, business entity and individual security officers
Firearms Control Act licence compliance and safe custody obligations
National Key Points designation obligations
Use of force policy and incident documentation and reporting
Security officer training grades (PSIRA prescribed grades)

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