Introduction
This report focuses on investigation and security activities including vehicle tracking. According to the Institute of Security Studies, the growth of the R50bn a year private security industry, representing approximately 16% of national GDP, is directly linked to the high levels of crime and violence in South Africa, together with public perceptions that police officers are unable to provide adequate security. The compulsory installation of approved security systems as a basic requirement for insurance cover for assets and property also contributes to industry growth. Approximately 445,000 security officers, employed by 9,000 companies, provide a wide range of security services from physical guarding and armed response to mounted cable network protection, crowd control and off-site monitoring.
Strengths
• Availability of a wide range of new developments in\nsecurity technologies
• Compliant security services and highly visible\nsecurity officers provide a valuable resource in crime\nprevention.
• Compliant service providers offer high quality\nsecurity service enabling business customers to focus\non their core business operations.
• Provides a service not readily available from a police\nforce restricted by financial constraints and limited\nresources.
• Provides employment for entry level workers.
• Services are available on a stand-alone or integrated\nbasis relevant to the level of security required.
Weaknesses
• Failure by PSIRA to pursue criminal or disciplinary action against security personnel who break the law.
• Lack of background screening and verification of job applicants could result in the employment of security officers with criminal records which poses a risk for both employer and the customer.
• Negative perception of the industry in the eyes of the public and government.
• Non-compliance with PSIRA registration requirements, Firearms Control Act and the, Department of Labour’s Sectoral Determination 6: Private Security Sector.
• Unfair advantage of non-compliant service providers who undercut honest companies when bidding for contracts.
Opportunities
• High levels of crime and violence, although not good\nfor the country, provide opportunities for growth.
• The creation of a more professional industry as a\nresult of increased regulation through the proposed\nPrivate Security Industry Regulations Amendment\nBill.
• The implementation of the government’s\ninfrastructure programme will increase demand for\nsecurity services at construction sites as well for the\nnew facilities requiring security on completion.
Threats
• Foreign ownership restrictions of the proposed Private Security Industry Regulations Amendment Bill.
• High unemployment and high household expenses reduce the amount of disposable income available for the purchase of home security systems.
• Negative effect of the weak rand on the price of imported security technologies.
• Proposals for strong checks and balances on the industry included in the Green Paper on Policing.
Outlook
According to international research, technological developments in security equipment coupled with heightened public concern about crime, social disorder and terrorism, are key factors underpinning the industry\'s long-term expansion. New demand for lower cost electronic monitoring systems and their concomitant mobile applications may increasingly replace labour-intensive security methods. Locally the Private Security Regulation Amendment Bill under discussion is cause for concern to the four largest security companies as it proposes that a minimum of 51%, at the discretion of the Minister, of foreign-owned private security companies seek local shareholding. The bill also includes a wider definition of security companies subject to the same ownership requirements. Bruce Robertson, chairman of the board of governors of SAIS believes that “a professional body, set up in the optimal way, can change the industry and raise the bar for the activities of its players. This would gain the industry respect and even the playing field.” He added that he would also like to see “customers held responsible for hiring non-compliant companies. They already pay the price in terms of quality and reliability, but law enforcement should also penalise them for retaining the services of unethical service providers.”
Investigating and Security Activities Including Vehicle Tracking in South Africa
2014
Full Report
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Table of Contents
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| 1. | INTRODUCTION | 1 |
| 2. | DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY | 1 |
| 2.1. | Industry Supply Chain | 3 |
| 3. | SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY | 3 |
| 4. | STATE OF THE INDUSTRY | 9 |
| 4.1 | Local | 9 |
| 4.1.1. | Corporate Actions | 10 |
| 4.1.2. | Regulations | 10 |
| 4.1.3. | Black Economic Empowerment | 12 |
| 4.2. | Continental | 13 |
| 4.3. | International | 14 |
| 5. | INFLUENCING FACTORS | 16 |
| 5.1. | Non-Compliance | 16 |
| 5.2. | Crime Rate | 17 |
| 5.3. | Economic Environment | 18 |
| 5.4. | Rising Operating Costs | 19 |
| 5.5. | Labour Resources | 19 |
| 5.5.1. | Unions and Employer Organisations | 19 |
| 5.5.2. | PSIRA Registration Requirements | 20 |
| 5.5.3. | Skills Development and Training | 20 |
| 5.5.4. | Job Creation and SMME Development | 21 |
| 5.6. | Technology | 22 |
| 5.7. | Collaboration with SAPS and Other Entities | 23 |
| 5.8. | Cyclicality | 24 |
| 5.9. | Environmental Concerns | 25 |
| 6. | COMPETITION | 25 |
| 6.1. | Barriers to Entry | 26 |
| 6.2. | Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation | 26 |
| 7. | SWOT ANALYSIS | 27 |
| 8. | OUTLOOK | 28 |
| 9. | INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS | 28 |
| 10. | REFERENCES | 29 |
| 10.1. | Publications | 29 |
| 10.2. | Websites | 30 |
| ORGANOGRAM 88920 | 32 | |
| Investigation and Security Activities | 32 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES | 34 | |
| ADT SECURITY (PTY) LTD | 34 | |
| AFRI GUARD (PTY) LTD | 37 | |
| AMG SECURITY MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD | 38 | |
| ARCFYRE INTERNATIONAL (PTY) LTD | 40 | |
| BIDVEST MAGNUM (PTY) LTD | 41 | |
| CHUBB SECURITY SA (PTY) LTD | 43 | |
| COMPUTER SECURITY & FORENSIC SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD | 45 | |
| ENFORCE SECURITY SERVICES (PTY) LTD | 46 | |
| FIDELITY SECURITY GROUP (PTY) LTD | 48 | |
| G4S CASH SOLUTIONS (SA) (PTY) LTD | 52 | |
| G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (SA) (PTY) LTD | 54 | |
| GUARDIAN FORENSIC SERVICES CC | 56 | |
| IMVULA QUALITY PROTECTION (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD | 57 | |
| IZIKATHI SECURITY (PTY) LTD | 59 | |
| MUVONI TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD | 61 | |
| RSS SECURITY SERVICES CC | 63 | |
| SBV SERVICES (PTY) LTD | 64 | |
| SERVEST (PTY) LTD | 66 | |
| STALLION SECURITY (PTY) LTD | 68 | |
| TOP SECURITY (PTY) LTD | 70 | |
| TSHEDZA PROTECTIVE SERVICES CC | 72 | |
| ULWAZI PROTECTION SERVICES (PTY) LTD | 73 | |
| ORGANOGRAM 88920A | 75 | |
| Vehicle Tracking Services | 75 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES | 76 | |
| ALTECH NETSTAR (PTY) LTD | 76 | |
| C-TRACK (SA) (PTY) LTD | 79 | |
| MIX TELEMATICS AFRICA (PTY) LTD | 81 | |
| TRACKER CONNECT (PTY) LTD | 83 | |
| ORGANOGRAM 88920C | 84 | |
| Background Screening & Verification Services | 84 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES | 85 | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL PROTECTION SERVICE (PTY) LTD | 85 | |
| IFACTS (PTY) LTD | 86 | |
| MANAGED INTEGRITY EVALUATION (PTY) LTD | 88 |
