Company Research Report: Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA)
Company Overview
Name and Mission of the Company
- Name: Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA)
- Mission: To effectively regulate the private security industry to enable professional and respected security service providers.
Founding Details
- Founded: Established in 2002
- By Whom: Established under the Private Security Industry Regulation Act (Act No 56 of 2001)
Key People
- Chairperson: Dr. AL Shibambo
- Council Members:
- Adv. S.W Chamane
- Ms. P.N Sabela
- Ms. P. Makukule
- Director: Chief Executive Officer: Mr. Manabela Chauke
- Deputy Director: Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer: Ms. Mmatlou Sebogodi
- Acting Chief Operating Officer: Mr. Isaac Ralioma
- Deputy Director: Training and Communications: Ms. Mpho Sechoaro
- Deputy Director: Law Enforcement: Ms. Talent Zwane
- Corporate Secretary: Council: Mr. Jacob Makgolane
Headquarters
- Location: 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Glades 2 Office Park, Highveld Ext 70, Centurion, 0158
Number of Employees
- No information is available
Revenue
- No information is available
Known For
- Regulating the private security industry in South Africa and exercising effective control over the practice of security service providers for the public and national interest.
Products
Products Offered
- No explicit products offered; PSiRA is a regulatory authority
High Level Description
- Regulations and Compliance: Enforces compliance and maintains regulations and standards in the private security industry.
Key Features of Products
- Licensing: Issues licenses to security service providers
- Compliance Monitoring: Ensures adherence to legal and ethical guidelines
- Industry Training: Promotes high standards in the training of security providers
- Public Interest Initiatives: Aims to stabilize and professionalize the private security sector
Recent Developments
Recent Developments in the Company
- Digital transformation initiatives, such as the introduction of the "e-PSiRA" digital platform, enhancing the accessibility of PSiRA services online.
New Products Launched
- No new products announced; focus remains on digital transformation and regulatory compliance.
New Features Added to Existing Products
- Improvements related to online profile claims and digital manuals indicating effort toward enhancing digital resources.
New Partnerships
- No information on new partnerships.
Press Releases and Statements
- Several incidents involving private security service providers, such as investigations into misconduct, joint operations on illicit activities, and public condemnations of security-related violence, indicating active enforcement of regulatory standards.
Contact Information
- Phone: 086 10 PSiRA (77472)
- Helpdesk: 086 133 3850
- International: +27 12 337 5500
- Fraud and Ethics Hotline: 0860 333 036
- Email: psira@behonest.co.za
- Office Hours: 07:30 - 16:00, Monday to Friday (Closed on weekends and public holidays)
Conclusion
PSiRA plays a crucial role in maintaining and enforcing standards within the South African private security sector, primarily focused on regulation, compliance, and transformation into a professional and transparent industry. Its recent digital initiatives demonstrate a commitment to modernizing its administrative capabilities to improve services to stakeholders.
