Raising the level of excellence in the security industry

The South African Institute of Security is committed to heightening and maintaining the level of excellence and professional competence of security practitioners, through:

• skills development training (Sector Safety and Security Training and Education Authority), diplomas/degrees through the University of South Africa (UNISA) and bursary schemes;
• implementing our Code of Ethics;
• encouraging the advancement of technology;
• enhancing the credibility, reputation and ethos of our membership by upholding high standards of qualification and enrolment;
• providing a career structure for the security industry through recognition of professional examinations for the levels of Graduate, Member and Fellow;
• liasing with business, industry, commerce, government departments, public bodies, professions, academic institutions and other associations;
• printing and distributing books, pamphlets, papers and articles of the activities of the Institute and security profession;
• inspiring trust among the public at large by raising issues that focus on their needs for safety and security;

Membership Benefits
We encourage role players and stake holders to join the Institute and enjoy the benefits of membership:

• Independent and objective evaluation of your status as a security professional according to the membership grades of the Institute.
• A variety of networking opportunities within the Private Security Industry through: regular lunch seminars with high profile speakers, annual dinner, annual golf day, annual bowls day and topical workshops.
• Regular communication with members regarding training, education and development, and other issues that affect  the security industry.
• Being a member of a professional body within the security industry.
• Access to the latest information regarding security training, education and development in South Africa and internationally.