Your trusted partner in intelligence-led security
In an increasingly complex risk environment, Securitas South Africa combines on-site presence, technology and data to support effective security. By turning real-time insights into action, we help you protect your people, property and operations.
Our purpose
We help make your world a safer place
This has been our purpose since 1934, and though much has changed over the years, our basic beliefs remain unwavering.
Threats to our safety are increasing and becoming more complex. With that, our purpose to help make your world a safer place is more important than ever.
Our values
Integrity. Vigilance. Helpfulness.
Symbolized by the three red dots in our logo, our values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness have guided our attitude and every decision we make for over 90 years.
- Integrity means being honest and doing the right thing. We never compromise on our integrity, ethics, or truthfulness.
- Vigilance means paying attention, taking initiative, and always looking for ways to improve.
- Helpfulness means being approachable, service-oriented, and going the extra mile for our clients and colleagues.
Our strategy: InSight 2030
One strategy. Three focus areas.
With InSight 2030, we’re strengthening how we partner with clients, deliver consistently, and shape what security can become.
Superior quality
Trust is built through consistent quality. We are strengthening our standards, leadership, and operational excellence so clients receive high-quality service everywhere, every time. By attracting, developing, and supporting outstanding people, we create better client experiences and a stronger foundation for everything we deliver.
Intelligence-led safety and security
Enhanced intelligence leads to better protection. Across our services, we connect frontline observations, operational data, and information from digital tools to understand what’s happening in real time. With artificial intelligence, automation, and other advanced technologies, we can surface intelligence faster, focus action where it matters most, and better protect people and assets.
Innovation
We’re redefining what security can be and what it can enable. By building a connected ecosystem of services, data, technology, and insight – and by innovating alongside our clients and partners – we can solve real challenges, deliver smarter solutions, and help shape the future of the security industry.
Our commitments and partnerships
Our operations
2025, by the numbers
Our company in numbers
Total number of colleagues
3800
Number of locations in South Africa
4
Total enterprise value (MZAR)
90
Our history
Over 90 years of experience
1934
Erik Philip-Sörensen acquires Hälsingborgs Nattvakt in Helsingborg, Sweden. This small company would later become Securitas.
1958
Our core values – integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness – are established. They remain integral to our professional conduct and are represented by the three red dots in our logo.
1969
Securitas establishes operations in South Africa.
2026
Securitas establishes a new Security Risk Management unit, continuing to strengthen our position as a trusted partner in intelligence-led security.
Our services
Explore our protective services
Monitor premises in real time
- 24/7 surveillance by security professionals.
- Ensures swift and effective responses to potential threats.
- Security officers and emergency services dispatched if needed.
- Remote guarding and other remote services available.
Security personnel on standby
- Protection exactly when and where it's needed.
- Swift response for call outs.
- Tailored services: patrol rounds, keyholding, open/close oversight and more.
- All patrols and incidents are documented
Ensure immediate responses
- Security officers dedicated to, and trained for, your premises.
- On-site, round-the-clock protection for your assets, employees, and operations.
- Flexible service offering: access control, patrols, emergency response, and conflict resolution.
- Experience from all industries
Smarter protection of assets
- Full suite of security solutions
- State-of-the-art technology.
- Faster response and more clarity
- Flexible solutions for all industries
Protect assets and mitigate risks
- Industry-specific risk expertise.
- Services tailored to your specific business needs.
- Global network of experts and cutting-edge technology
- Cutting-edge security intelligence.
Sustainability
Sustainability strategy
Our sustainability strategy consists of three pillars - Develop people, Decarbonize business, and Demonstrate integrity - which cover areas where we believe we can make the greatest impact.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Securitas South Africa
Here, you'll find answers to common questions. If you have more questions, please get in contact to talk to a security expert.
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Securitas South Africa provides a range of security services, including on-site guarding, mobile patrols, remote video monitoring, electronic security solutions and corporate risk management. These services can be combined to support businesses across different industries and risk environments.
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Securitas South Africa supports businesses by combining trained security officers, technology and data-driven insights. This approach helps identify risks, improve response times and maintain secure operations across single or multiple locations.
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Yes, Securitas South Africa provides flexible security solutions that can be adapted to different industries, such as retail, healthcare, transport, finance, IT and many others. Services are aligned to the specific risks, operational needs and environments of each sector.
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Insights
Get valuable insights into Securitas and the security industry
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