How do I claim a security officer profile?

Security Officers can now use PSiRA’s services online. This means there is a limited need to visit our branches. Security Officers can download their digital certificates straight to their cellphones.

Claim your profile https://digitalservices.psira.co.za/claim-profile

Pre Requisites

Section 23 of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act, 2001 – Requirements for registration

1. Any natural person applying for registration in terms of section 21(1), may be registered as a security service provider if the applicant is a fit and proper person to render a security service, and –
   • is a citizen of or has permanent resident status in South Africa;
   • is at least 18 years of age;
   • has complied with the relevant training requirements prescribed for registration as a security service provider;
   • was not found guilty of an offence specified in the Schedule within a period of 10 years immediately before the submission of the application to the Authority;
   • was not found guilty of improper conduct in terms of this Act within a period of five years immediately before the submission of the application to the Authority;
   • submits a prescribed clearance certificate, together with such other information as the Authority may reasonably require, if the applicant is a former member of any official military, security, police or intelligence force or service in South Africa or elsewhere;
   • is mentally sound;
   • is not currently employed in the Public Service in circumstances where such registration may conflict with a legislative provision applicable to the applicant;
   • has paid the relevant application fee; and
   • is not a person referred to in subsection (5) (a person in the permanent employ of the Service, the Directorate of Special Operations, the National Intelligence Agency, the South African Secret Service, the South African National Defence Force or the Department of Correctional Services may not be registered as a security service provider whilst so employed).