1. 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.

2. COSAPS

3. 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 companies
Guarding sector
+/ Employees registered (1 for every 156 of total population)
Turnover: R 15 Billion during 2007
Diverse and broad based

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Together we can make a difference.