In addition to conventional governance and compliance requirements such as POPIA, etc. Security Service Providers must ensure strict compliance with, amongst others, the following legislative provisions:-
| ● | Private Security Industry Regulation Act, Act No 56 of 2001 |
| ● | Private Security Industry Regulations, 2002 |
| ● | Amendment to the Regulations made under the Security Officers Act, Act 92 of 1987; |
| ● | Code of Conduct for Security Service Providers, 2003 |
| ● | Improper Conduct Enquiries Regulations, 2003 |
| ● | Training Regulations 1992 |
| ● | The Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 |
| ● | Regulations issued in terms of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 |
| ● | The Performing Animals Protection Amendment Act, Act 4 of 2016 |
| ● | Performing Animals Protection Act, Act 24 of 1935 |
| ● | Collective Agreement concluded by the National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Industry (NBCPSS); and |
These provisions create a proverbial cobweb of compliance issues affecting the very core of the operations of any Security Service provider, including minimum wages, the formal requirements and appearance of documentation, the appearance of uniforms, and even the corporate structure of a security business.
Some activities such as forensic investigators, commercial verification or intelligence operations may subject participants to this pervasive regime without really being aware thereof.
Non-compliance with these provisions is met with disciplinary action by the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) or the National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Industry (NBCPSS) and/or even criminal action.
The complexity and uniqueness of the Private Security Compliance Framework will, more often than not, prove to exceed the skills, experience, and knowledge of ordinary compliance officers and/or legal experts.
