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Private Security Industry Conference 2026
Join the 2nd Annual South African Private Security Industry Conference 2026, a premier event bringing together security professionals, industry leaders, and stakeholders for expert presentations, focused breakaway sessions, networking, exhibitions, awards, and insights into the future of private security.
| TIME | ITEM | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00am – 09:00am | Registration and Morning Refreshments(Early Morning Teas, Coffees & Assorted Sandwiches) | |
| 09:00am – 09:10am | Opening Entertainment | |
| 09:10am – 09:20am | Welcome and Opening Remarks | Event Organizer: Private Security Industry Consultants (PSIC) |
| 09:20am – 09:40am | Keynote Address: The State of the Private Security Industry in South Africa | Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) |
| 09:40am – 09:55am | Operational Collaboration: How Private Security Can Legally and Effectively Work with SAPS | South African Police Service (SAPS) |
| 09:55am – 10:10am | Accessing Training Grants & Building a Skilled, Compliant Security Workforce | Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) |
| 10:10am – 10:25am | UIF Compliance & Inspections: What Every Security Employer Must Get Right | Department of Employment & Labour (UIF) |
| 10:25am – 10:40am | Tax Compliance and Benefits for Private Security Companies | South African Revenue Service (SARS) |
| 10:40am – 11:00am | Morning Break & Networking Session(Mid-Morning Teas, Coffees & Sweet Pastries) | |
| 11:00am – 11:30am | Panel Discussion: Running a Sustainable & Compliant Security Business | Panellists: Representative from CIPC, Affinity Health, TAPSOSA & SANSEA |
| 11:30am – 11:40am | Midway Entertainment Session | |
| 11:40am – 11:55am | Minimum Wages, Sectoral Determinations & Avoiding Costly Labour Disputes | National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector (NBCPSS) |
| 11:55am – 12:10pm | The Role of Technology in Security: Standards and Compliance | South African Intruder Detection Services Association (SAIDSA) |
| 12:10pm – 12:25pm | Provident Fund Compliance and Provident Fund Benefits | Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF) |
| 12:25am – 12:40pm | Injury on Duty Claims: Reducing Risk, Delays & Financial Exposure | COIDA (Compensation Fund) |
| 12:40am – 13:00pm | Provincial Safety Strategy & the Role of Private Security in Crime Prevention | Gauteng Department of Community Safety |
| 13:00pm – 14:00pm | Lunch Break – Buffet Lunch | |
| 14:00pm – 14:30pm | Panel Discussion: The Future of Private Security in South Africa: Threats, Opportunities & Reform | Panellists: Representative from PSIRA, SASA & SAIDSA |
| 14:30pm – 14:45pm | Firearms Regulations and Advocacy for Responsible Gun Ownership | The Professional Firearms Trainers Council (PFTC) |
| 14:45pm – 15:00pm | Regulatory Requirements for Communications Equipment in Security | Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) |
| 15:15pm – 15:30pm | Understanding Public Liability Risk in Security Operations | Outsurance |
| 15:30pm – 15:50pm | Mid-Afternoon Break & Exhibition Viewing Session(Afternoon Tea, Coffees & Snacks) | |
| 15:50pm – 16:05pm | Winning Security Tenders in 2026: How to Prepare, Compete & Secure Contracts | Bid Consultancy |
| 16:05pm – 16:20pm | Pre-Awards Entertainment Session | |
| 16:20pm – 16:50pm | Prize-Giving Ceremony Categories:
| Presenter: PSIRA Representative |
| 16:50pm – 17:00pm | Closing Remarks and Final Acknowledgements | Event Organizer: Private Security Industry Consultants (PSIC) |