Contractor Academy business guide
How to Start a Security Company in South Africa
Map the business, people, contracts and operating controls needed before offering security services.
Practical starting steps
- Define the security service and operating area.
- Confirm the business, labour and client-contract structure.
- Check current PSiRA requirements that apply.
- Build post orders, incident reporting and supervision controls.
- Review records regularly and keep customer information secure.
Printable setup checklist
- ☐ Service scope and risk profile
- ☐ PSiRA requirements checked
- ☐ Client contract and post orders
- ☐ Training and attendance records
- ☐ Incident escalation and review