Training at a PSIRA-accredited training centre; directors and managers of a security business must be registered at Grade B. PSIRA publishes no separate investigator training standard.
Fees
2026/27: individual registration R310; certificate renewal R75 online; business registration R9,100 plus R2,300 infrastructure assessment and R300 manual of information; business certificate renewal R440; annual fees on top.
Renewal
Annual fees are due each financial year (R110 for individuals, per PSIRA); registration certificates are renewed online for R75.
Recording calls
One-party consent
Firearms
Firearms are licensed separately under the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000; PSIRA lists a R90 business firearm licence fee.
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