Security industry

South Africa

Explore the job titles used locally and the work behind them. Start with the location and duties of the role you want.

Reviewed 2026-09-18

South Africa

Local job titles

security guard

The examples below come from individual sources; availability varies.

Employer separates Security Officer, Armed Officer, Reaction Officer and Control Room Officer. Security Officer listing names PSiRA and Grade C.

Industry training body describes Security Officer training and PSiRA grades.

Employer recruitment uses Security officer Grade C and lists PSiRA documentation.

Control rooms

Check current local requirements with the linked authority or employer before paying for training.

1
Check eligibility and pre-register. Create your ePSiRA profile and complete pre-registration before training. This sequence applies to new entrants from 5 January 2026.
2
Choose an accredited centre. Check the centre and its training accreditation with PSiRA. Confirm the grades, attendance requirements and all fees before enrolling.
3
Complete training and course reporting. Pass the required assessments and ask the provider to submit your course report through ePSiRA.
4
Finalise individual registration. After course-report approval, follow ePSiRA's full registration steps, pay the applicable fee and submit fingerprints and certified identity documents as instructed.
5
Verify registration before deployment. Check your recorded grade and registration status, obtain the required ID card and keep up with renewal and fee requirements.

Local role wording found

24-7security.co.za
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24/7 Security Services South Africa: jobs
Employer separates Security Officer, Armed Officer, Reaction Officer and Control Room Officer. Security Officer listing names PSiRA and Grade C.
sasseta.org.za
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SASSETA South Africa: career guidance
Industry training body describes Security Officer training and PSiRA grades.
tsebo.erecruit.co
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Tsebo South Africa: Security officer Grade C
Employer recruitment uses Security officer Grade C and lists PSiRA documentation.
psira.co.za
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Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA)
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