With 2,365,782 security officers registered – of which over 498,435 are employed by just over 9,000 registered and active security businesses, South Africa has one of the most mature security markets. Over the last 17 years, the number of registered and employed security officers grew by 157% and the number of security businesses by 65% (Source: Annual Performance Plan 2018/2019 of PSIRA – Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority of South Africa).
Furthermore, South Africa represents the gateway to the Sub-Saharan region, where some countries are now living a fast paced and promising growth. Data are showing the importance of investing in this amazing country and confirm how crucial is a show like Securex for the whole industry.
