✅ What You Should Do Before Applying
- First, make sure you are registered with Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) — registration and relevant certification (depending on grade/role) are required to work legally in the private security sector.
- Prepare the standard documents: an updated CV; certified copy of your ID; certified copy of your PSiRA certificate; proof of residence; and any other relevant licences/certificates (for armed roles, firearm competency certificate, driver’s licence if required, etc.).
- Tailor your CV and application to highlight reliability, integrity, and any previous security or related experience — these are qualities most security firms look for.
Major Security Companies to Apply With & How to Reach Them
Here are several established security companies active in South Africa. They regularly advertise positions for guards, armed response officers, supervisors, and more.
G4S South Africa
- G4S is one of the largest security services providers in the country and operates across all nine provinces. Their services include guarding, facility security, event security, and more.
- How to apply: Visit the G4S careers page and look for current vacancies.
- Contact info: Head Office address — 13 Candela St, Centurion, 0157. Phone: +27 10 001 4500.
Fidelity ADT
- Fidelity ADT is a major integrated security solutions provider — residential, business, and armed response services.
- How to apply: Check their website’s “Careers” or job listings section for vacancies; armed response or security guard roles are typically listed.
- For some positions (like alarm-system technicians or installers), third-party dealers or authorised installers (in some provinces) may handle applications.
Fidelity Services Group (note: different from Fidelity ADT)
- This company often recruits security guards (armed and unarmed), especially for residential, hospitality, or estate security roles.
- How to apply: Job adverts typically request CV + certified PSIRA certificate + ID copy + proof of residence.
- Some roles (e.g. armed response) may require additional qualifications — e.g. firearm competency, driver’s licence — depending on the site’s needs.
Securitas South Africa
- A globally recognised security company — they also have operations in SA and offer security roles.
- How to apply: Visit their careers page to view openings.
Other Places & Channels to Find Security Job Listings
- There are job boards / portals dedicated to security jobs in South Africa — e.g. Security‑Jobs.co.za — where various employers post their vacancies.
- General job boards or classified-style platforms may also list security jobs — especially for smaller or niche companies.
- For less experienced applicants, reaching out directly — by physically visiting local offices (where feasible) or calling / emailing — may sometimes yield faster responses than online applications. Some industry-insiders recommend this especially when entry-level roles are open. > “Walk ins look better … go to the company offices and ask.”
Practical Advice & What to Watch Out For
- Always ensure your PSiRA registration is valid and up to date before applying. Without it, your application may be rejected.
- Beware of scams: some fake recruiters may ask money for application processing, uniforms, or security clearance — genuine companies should not ask this of you. As one job-seeker wrote of scam firms:
“Never pay for work/employment .”
- Submit professional CVs, include all relevant documents (training certificates, references, ID), and follow up professionally if you don’t hear back after a couple of weeks.
- Flexibility helps: many security jobs are shift-based — nights, weekends, events — so being open to different hours increases your chances.
Final Thought
If you’re looking to break into the security sector — or advance within it — going directly to established companies like G4S, Fidelity ADT, Fidelity Services Group, or Securitas remains one of the most reliable ways to apply. Combine that with online job-boards, proper PSiRA registration, and a good application package, and you’ll maximize your chances of landing a role.