Securitas South Africa

What Securitas South Africa does

Securitas South Africa (Pty) Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swedish-listed Securitas AB and one of South Africa's largest integrated security services providers, operating since 1969 with approximately 3,800 colleagues across four locations. The company delivers an end-to-end security portfolio built around five interlocking service lines: on-site professional guarding, mobile patrol and alarm response, remote monitoring from the Securitas Operations Center (SOC), electronic security systems (CCTV, access control, intrusion and fire detection), and corporate risk management including the Risk Intelligence Center (RIC), which fuses OSINT, SOCMINT, and HUMINT into client-facing threat intelligence. Clients access and manage services through the MySecuritas digital platform, which provides real-time alerts, dashboards, and access control.

The underlying technology stack combines physical guarding infrastructure (trained officers, mobile units) with software-driven remote monitoring, computer-vision CCTV analytics, predictive threat analytics in the RIC, and process automation for alarm verification and dispatch. Securitas South Africa monetizes primarily through all-inclusive monthly subscription contracts structured as a single supplier, single contract, single invoice model, supported by quote-based pricing tailored after free on-site risk assessments. The go-to-market is direct sales-led, with security advisors targeting both SME and large/medium enterprise (LME) customers across at least ten verticals: aviation, healthcare, retail, finance, logistics, education, IT and high-tech, residential estates, sports and events, and public domain. Compliance posture includes ISO 27001 and ISO 31000 alignment, GDPR compliance for MySecuritas, and POPIA adherence under South African law, supporting enterprise and public-sector tender eligibility.

Name

Securitas South Africa

Legal name

Securitas South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://securitas-rsa.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Securitas South Africa is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Securitas AB providing integrated manned guarding, mobile patrol, remote monitoring, electronic security, and intelligence-led risk management to SME and enterprise clients across ten verticals in South Africa since 1969.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Operations Center (SOC) & Remote Video Guarding (VSOC) (BPABAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

Keywords

• Manned security guarding
• Remote video monitoring
• Electronic security systems
• Mobile patrol services
• Corporate risk management

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. On-site Guarding Services: Professional security officers stationed at client premises providing round-the-clock protection, access control, patrols, emergency response, and conflict resolution services.
2. Mobile Patrol Services: Security personnel on standby providing regular patrol rounds, alarm response, call-out services, and oversight during opening and closing operations.
3. Remote Surveillance Services: 24/7 monitoring from Securitas Operations Center including alarm monitoring, video surveillance, virtual patrol, and virtual escort services.
4. Electronic Security Solutions: System design, installation, and maintenance of access control, CCTV, intrusion, and fire systems with ongoing monitoring.
5. Corporate Risk Management: Risk assessments, security consulting, forensics, and intelligence services to help clients manage operational, physical, economic, and technological risks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Securitas South Africa delivers integrated security solutions combining on-site manned guarding, mobile patrol services, 24/7 remote monitoring from its Securitas Operations Center, electronic security systems (CCTV, access control, intrusion and fire detection), and corporate risk management including risk intelligence, security consulting and forensics. Offerings are bundled into an all-inclusive monthly subscription delivered through a single supplier, contract and invoice, and are tailored by industry vertical and by business size.

Product overview

Securitas South Africa offers an integrated security solutions portfolio combining on-site guarding, mobile patrol services, remote monitoring, electronic security systems, and corporate risk management. The core offering centers on the Securitas Operations Center (SOC) for 24/7 remote surveillance and the Risk Intelligence Center (RIC) for intelligence-led security analysis. These are supported by mobile services (alarm response, patrol guarding), on-site professional guarding, and electronic security (CCTV, access control, system installation). Clients access and manage services through the MySecuritas digital platform, which aggregates security management, alerts, reports, and access control into a unified portal. Services are tailored by industry (aviation, healthcare, retail, finance, IT, logistics, education, residential, sports/events, public domain) and business size (SME, LME).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Securitas Operations Center (SOC)
• Alarm Monitoring
• Video Surveillance
• Virtual Patrol

Quantifiable outcome

• Prevention of £1.2 million in potential losses through risk intelligence services

Named customers6 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• UN Global CompactcoreOthersSecuritas is a signatory to the UN Global Compact and supports its principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. This membership demonstrates commitment to responsible business practices and sustainability.
• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)coreOthersSecuritas climate targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative, helping reduce emissions in line with climate science. The company committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all three scopes.
• ISO StandardscoreOthersIn many markets, Securitas operates under recognized ISO standards for quality, environment and information security, ensuring consistent operational excellence and compliance.
• International Security LiguestrategicOthersIndustry organization membership providing networking, best practices sharing, and industry advocacy for security sector standards and professional development.
• UN Sustainable Development GoalsstrategicOthersSecuritas supports and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically goals 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 13, and 16 covering health, education, gender equality, decent work, industry innovation, climate action, and peace and justice.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fidelity Services Group: Largest South African security services group offering manned guarding, armed response, cash solutions and electronic security. Direct competitor across virtually all of Securitas South Africa's service lines in the same geography.
• Bidvest Protea Coin: Major SA security and cash solutions provider under Bidvest, offering guarding, armed response, electronic security and aviation security — competing head-to-head with Securitas SA in most verticals.
• G4S South Africa: South African arm of the global G4S/Allied Universal group, providing manned guarding, cash solutions and electronic security. Closely comparable business model and customer base to Securitas SA.
• ADT Security (South Africa): Leading SA electronic security and armed-response provider, part of the global Tyco/Johnson Controls family. Direct competitor in CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and monitored alarm services.
• Chubb Fire & Security South Africa: Operates in fire safety, electronic security and integrated security solutions across SA. Comparable in electronic security systems integration and monitored services, though less guarding-heavy.
• Brink's South Africa: Global cash-in-transit and security services provider with SA operations. Comparable in physical security, cash logistics and integrated security offerings for retail and financial customers.

Regional players

• Tracker South Africa: SA-based vehicle and asset tracking and recovery specialist. Adjacent in electronic monitoring/response services but focused on telematics rather than site security.

Broad incumbents

• Verisure: European/global leader in monitored alarm and electronic security for SME and residential customers. Comparable in remote-monitored security delivery, though operating in different geographies.
• ISS A/S: Global facility services provider with a significant security services line. Comparable as a broad incumbent in integrated facility security, though security is one segment within a wider portfolio.
• Securitas AB: Parent company and global market leader in security services. Useful comparable for group-level benchmarks on margins, technology investment and strategy, though it operates at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/securitas.za

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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