Industry Guides
Security Services Tenders South Africa 2026: PSIRA Requirements & How to Win
ProTenders Editorial Team
2 February 2026
7 min read min read
Security Services Tenders South Africa 2026: PSIRA Requirements & How to Win
Security services represent one of the largest categories of government spending in South Africa, with annual procurement exceeding R15 billion.
PSIRA Registration: Non-Negotiable Requirement
The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) registration is mandatory for all security tenders.
Registration Categories
| Category | Services Covered |
|---|---|
| Category A | Security guarding |
| Category B | Security equipment |
| Category C | Security training |
| Category D | Security consulting |
| Category E | Security systems |
Grade Requirements
| Grade | Training | Typical Deployment |
|---|---|---|
| Grade E | Basic | Access control, patrol |
| Grade D | Intermediate | Supervisory, response |
| Grade C | Advanced | Specialized sites |
| Grade B | Senior | Management positions |
| Grade A | Principal | Executive protection |
Types of Security Tenders
- Static Guarding - R8bn+ annually
- Armed Response - Growing demand
- Cash-in-Transit - Specialized
- VIP Protection
- Event Security
- Electronic Security
Compliance Checklist
- Valid PSIRA business registration
- PSIRA registration for all officers
- CSD registration
- B-BBEE certificate
- UIF and COIDA registration
- Professional indemnity insurance
Pricing Correctly
Security is labour-intensive. Never bid below minimum wage compliance - it results in contract failure.
Ready to Find Your Next Tender?
Start searching thousands of government tenders and get instant alerts for opportunities that match your business.