Submission to Parliamentary Portfolio Committee The SIA is an alliance of security associations in South Africa which plays a key role in communicating effectively across the industry as the united voice which represents common interests – from guarding companies through to private investigators, and all in between. The security industry in South Africa is the fastest growing industry in terms of new businesses being established in the private sector and in terms of providing jobs.

COSAPS

SA – SECURITY INDUSTRY Rapid growth industry Total turnover of close to R 50bn The largest employer of Entry level jobs into the labour market Consist of + 6000 companies Guarding sector +/- 411 000 Employees registered (1 for every 156 of total population) Turnover: R 15 Billion during 2007 Diverse and broad based

Introduction to SIA Umbrella body established in 2003 Wide cross-section of representation Largest organisation within security industry Members employ 150 000+ people

Positive Aspects Renders PSIRA an “organ of state” with access to funding Increased accountability and governance at PSIRA Recognition of complex interconnection between sub-sectors Robust measures prohibiting foreign military assistance Greater oversight over the proliferation of firearms

Negative Aspects Limitation of foreign ownership unconstitutional and in breach of in breach of international trade treaties Vague drafting will have unintended consequences Insufficient engagement between stakeholders enshrined in the bill

Legal Concerns on Specific Provisions Definition of Locksmith Definition of a Security Service Electronic Sector Limitation of Foreign Ownership Preclusion of persons with permanent residence from operating in the Sector Arbitrary suspension of service providers

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