PSIRA Registration Requirements: Documents and Eligibility Checklist

To speed up your registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA), preparation is key. Missing a single document can delay your application by weeks. Use this checklist to ensure you are ready.

Eligibility Criteria

Before you apply, confirm you meet these criteria:

• Citizenship: Directors must be SA citizens or permanent residents.
• Age: Directors must be over 18.
• Clean Record: No criminal record for scheduled offenses (fraud, theft, violence, etc.) in the last 10 years.
• Training: Directors must be trained and registered as security officers (Grade B minimum recommended for management).
• Tax Compliant: The business must be tax compliant.

Document Checklist for Security Businesses

Gather these documents before heading to the PSIRA office:

1. Company Documents

• CIPC Registration (CoR 14.3)
• Shareholder Certificate(s)
• Valid SARS Tax Clearance / Pin
• VAT Registration (if applicable)
• PAYE Registration (if applicable)
• COIDA Letter of Good Standing (Department of Labour)
• UIF Registration

2. Personnel Documents

• ID Copies of all directors (certified).
• PSIRA Individual Certificates for all directors.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) for all directors.

3. Business Premise Proof

• Lease Agreement or Title Deed.
• Utility Bill in the company name or owner's name.
• Map/Directions to the office.
• Photos of the office (inside and signage outside).

4. Administrative

• Business Plan (1-year projection).
• Asset Register (Computers, radiow, vehicles, etc.).
• Sample Uniform pictures (if applicable).
• Sample ID Card design for employees.

Conclusion

Having a neat, indexed file with all these documents will show the PSIRA inspectors that you are professional and serious about compliance. This can significantly smooth out the inspection process.