2011 ANNUAL REPORT BY THE CHAIRMAN
OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF SECURITY:
ERROL PEACE: FIS (SA); MSyI (UK); CFE (USA); AISM

INTRODUCTION
It has been a privilege as well as a challenge for me to have served the South African Institute of Security as the chairman of the Board of Governors, during the past year.

In the past, many of the Board members were employed by corporate bodies and were able to find time to devote to Institute matters, however in recent years many of the members are now self employed and are required to juggle their time round the time between keeping their business activities going and devoting time to Institute affairs and this has been found to be a great challenge to many. This has been one of the main deciding factors for five of our Board members to submit their resignations and has also been evident when one looks at the nominations to the Board.

I would like to pay tribute to every member of the Board who has been active over the past year and for their time and commitment to their portfolios, but especially: to our immediate past-chairman, Terry Scallan – for his unending loyalty, enthusiasm and commitment to our Institute. As our SASSATA liaison and representative, Terry was involved in all the road shows that were recently hosted by SASSETA throughout the country. Terry has been a tremendous support to me personally during the year, Terry I thank you.

Terry on behalf of the Board and members of the Institute I would like to congratulate you on your appointment to the Private Security Chamber at SASSETA.

A special vote of thanks must also go to Gert Pretorius and his team who have been very active in the developmental process with SAQA and all the work done on the consideration for Professional Status and the Continued Developmental Programme.

The Institute must also thank UBM Montgomery for their support over the year, again we are at SECUREX from 6 to 8 September where we have the Institute Hub and will also be managing the Interactive Theatre, where we will have a number of Institute members speaking.
To the patrons of the Institute Steve Conradie, CEO of SIA and Zonge Baloyi, CEO of SASSETA for their support of the Institute as well as to me as the chairman. We thank you. You both have always made yourselves available and it is greatly appreciated. I certainly look forward to your continued support.

On behalf of the Institute, I would also like to thank Francois Marais and JP Morgan for the use of their facilities and the catering at our meetings and lunches. I would also like to thank Francois for stepping up to the plate and slotting into the position of vice-chairman, which became vacant when John McMullan resigned from the Board as he relocated to KZN, and felt that distance and work commitments necessitated his decision.

As chairman, I know the amount of work our Administration Manager, Rosemary Cowan, puts into this Institute. She is a dedicated and tireless worker. Without her day-to-day administration of the Institute and her over and above commitment, we would not be where we are today. Rosemary, thank you very much. I would ask us all to stand and give her a big round of applause.

EVENTS
The black tie bash at the Indaba hotel was well attended and continues to be a calendar event of the security industry. Our thanks to all that sponsor and attend.

Our lunch seminars every two months continue to be popular and we will continue to source local and international speakers for these events.

Our annual charity golf day, sponsored by Omega Risk Solutions again was a great success and remains the major fundraiser of the Institute. A big thank you to one of our past-chairman, Reggie Marimuthu, for all the work, time and commitment that he has spent on our Annual Golf day. Reggie your efforts are truly appreciated by all, so too for all the support from our generous sponsors, and here a special vote of thanks to Alex De Wit and Omega Risk Solutions.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS
There has been a change in the composition of the Board of Governors for the next year: The Board consists of 15 governors (see AGM Minutes for details). Reggie Marimuthu remains co-opted to the Board, together with Gert Pretorius; John Baker and Aiden Lipstrol.

MEMBERSHIP
The Institute stands at 178 members, this is down from 200 as reported last year, this was as a result of some resignations but mostly due to defaulters.
The Institute continues giving its members value for money and provides a host of services, including:

1. To be a member of the professional training body of the Security Industry Alliance and to have Board representation at SIA
2. To have Executive Committee representation at the Security Association of South Africa
3. To be kept up to date with important aspects regarding the private security industry in South Africa and internationally through our association with the Security Institutes in the UK; Singapore; India and Nigeria.
4. To be recognized as a professional Institute by the UK Security Institute and the International Institute of Security and Safety Management
5. To receive a special air, hotel and transport discount if wanting to attend the IFSEC Birmingham exhibition in the UK
6. To be able at lunch seminars to be addressed by expert speakers in various aspects of the security, safety and risk fields
   
7. To gain access to UK Security qualifications and training programmes
   
8. To have a close association with the Security Management faculty at UNISA in terms of further education and now also with an association with the Security Management faculty at the University of Stellenbosch
   
9. To have board representation at the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority as well as access to the South African Qualifications Authority; this enables training inputs from members to be submitted.
   
10. To be recognized by SASSETA as the training voice of the industry.
11. To have been part through representation in drafting the new training regulations
    for the industry and thereby contribute to the quality training and education of members of the security industry.
    
12. To address problems concerning the industry with SIA, SASSETA and PSIRA
    
13. To have an own website containing news and events and also to enable advertising.
    
14. To be part of a process to develop a Continuing Development Programme for the industry.
    
15. To be able to submit articles to the Security Focus and Hi-Tech Security Solutions magazines
    
16. To have monthly columns in both the Security Focus and Hi-Tech Security Solutions.
    
17. To receive newsletters from time to time
    
18. To be able to use a professional designation after your name such as MIS (SA)
    
19. To be able to network at lunches and obtain through the Board expert advice.

When one looks at the aim of our Institute, and I quote:
“To promote individual professional competence and to support the maintenance and enhancement of this competence by security professionals. This includes the professional recognition of security practitioners through skills development training (Sector Safety and Security Training and Education Authority and diplomas/degrees through the University of South Africa (UNISA)”
I certainly believe that our Institute is achieving this and I look forward to everyone’s continued support.

INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFAIRS
We have established excellent relationships with the UK Security Industry, the Irish Security Association, and the International Institute of Safety and Security Management and the Security Association of Singapore. This enables us to make a South African contribution to these organisations as well as being able to keep our members abreast with international security activities.

Activities
In December 2010 Terry Scallan, Prof Kris Pillay and I were invited to attend the 20th Anniversary seminar of the International Institute of Security and Safety Management in New Delhi, India – Prof Kris is represented on their Board and read a paper that had been submitted by John Kole, who unfortunately could not attend, Terry presented a case study of the 2010 FIFA Word Cup and both Terry and I facilitated a session. The interaction and discussions that we had lead to strengthening the relationship that exists between our two Institutes.

In February 2011 – The inaugural IFSEC WEST AFRICA took place in Lagos Nigeria. This was attended by Terry Scallan, Kyle Condon and myself. A great deal of interest was shown and it led to MOUs being entered into between us and the International Institute of Professional Security and the Nigerian Institute for Industrial Security. A reciprocal membership programme has also been launched. We were fortunate to have Tony Ofoyetan, the Director General of the IIPS, at our last lunch.

On the invitation of the UK Institute of Security, my eldest daughter Chantel and I travelled to London in March where presentations were given at their Masterclass on the 31st. Chantel spoke on the effects the World Cup had on the children and child trafficking and I gave an overview of the Johannesburg Disaster Management plan and a “behind the scenes” look at the 2010 World Cup. Both presentations were well received and drew positive feedback.

The Institute again shared a stand with Security Focus at the International Fire and Security Exhibition (IFSEC) in Birmingham UK in May of this year. The Institute again organised a group to visit the exhibition, and a total of fifteen were in the party and included a person from Peru and one from Ghana. This has become a very popular event and has already received bookings for 2012, and again includes people from Ghana.

Our first ever joint seminar with the Security Association of Singapore was hosted by our Institute yesterday, and by the attendance and comments, one can again realise the value for money that the Institute is providing to the Security Industry.

Other Activities:
The Institute has a close relationship with the University of South Africa Security Management Department and we are now attracting students and past students to the Institute. Here we must thank Professors Pillay and Minnaar for their support of the Institute. Their annual risk management update seminars are also well attended by our members.

The Institute in conjunction with SIA are about to launch the Security Training Provider Alliance, which will give training providers a platform to be heard.

The mission statement is:
“TO BE THE ORGANISATION FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS WITHIN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY SECTOR THAT WILL PROMOTE AND DRIVE COMPLIANCE THROUGH SUSTAINED DILIGENCE, INTEGRITY, LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND EFFORT TOWARDS PROFESSIONAL AND MEASURABLE SERVICE LEVELS AND STANDARDS THAT WOULD BENEFIT THE EMPLOYER, THE EMPLOYEE AND,ULTIMATELY, THE CUSTOMER”

CONCLUSION
The South African Institute of Security is as strong and successful as its members; perhaps the time has come to ask ourselves “ What can I do for our Institute, that will benefit not only its members, but the entire security industry”
It is encouraging to remember that one can only reap what you sow.

I end with Terry’s words of wisdom in last year’s report: “In this journey to establish accepted professionalism in our Industry we must never lose sight of good ethics and ensure the maintenance of standards.”

Once again thank you all for your support.