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Highveld Patrol Partners

Unarmed guards in Johannesburg start from about R 14,500, and armed guards from R 20,500. How many posts do you need, and for which dates?

Ridgeway Event Guards

For a December event in Cape Town we would plan one officer per entrance and check every licence. How many guests are expected, and which entrances need cover?

Coastline Site Patrol

Our rates for Durban site and event work usually run from R 8,000 to R 15,000, depending on scope. Which site address and hours do you need covered?

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Security for premises and events in South Africa

Security for premises and events in South Africa costs from about R 14,500 for an unarmed guard and from R 20,500 for an armed guard, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. The quickest way to get prices for your own site or event is to send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate prices in South Africa, November 2026 (sellers' websites)
ServicePrice
Unarmed guardfrom R 14,500
Armed guardfrom R 20,500
Round-the-clock cover, unarmedfrom R 55,000
Round-the-clock cover, armedfrom R 70,000
Event security in Durban, depends on scopeR 8,000 to R 15,000

What the price depends on

These figures are starting points from sellers' websites. The snippets do not say whether they are monthly rates or per event, so ask each company what its quote covers. The price rises with the number of posts, the hours, whether guards are armed and how far the team has to travel to your site.

Local rules and what to check

The private security sector is regulated by PSIRA, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, so ask any company to show its PSIRA registration before you agree. If alcohol will be sold at your event, an event liquor licence must be applied for 40 days before the first day of the event, so plan the licence and the security together. At large Cape Town venues the organiser pays for an officer on each sliding door, so ask who covers that cost.

Season and timing

November is the start of summer, which runs from December to February, and the festive season brings year-end functions, markets and holiday shutdowns. Demand for event and site security is therefore highest in late November and December, so send your dates early. Summer evenings are also longer, which matters when you plan patrols and the number of posts.

What to include in your request

Give the site address, the number of posts or guards, the hours and the start date. For an event, state the number of guests and which entrances need cover. Say whether you need armed guards or a licence check, and whether extras such as CCTV monitoring or patrols are included. If the site is large, give its size in square metres, and mention your budget so sellers can suggest a sensible level of cover.

Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their own offer, including price, terms and what is covered. Your contact details stay hidden, and you decide with whom to exchange them. You can also send the request link to local security firms you already know. See how it works or the business services section.

Questions and answers

How much does a security guard cost in South Africa?

Sellers' websites list unarmed guards from about R 14,500 and armed guards from R 20,500, with round-the-clock cover from R 55,000 unarmed and R 70,000 armed. Ask each company what its quote covers.

Do I need a licence for event security?

The private security sector is regulated by PSIRA, so check a company's registration. If alcohol is served at your event, an event liquor licence must be applied for 40 days before the first day.

What does event security cost in Durban?

Sellers' websites in Durban typically quote between R 8,000 and R 15,000 for event and site work, depending on the scope.

When should I book security for December?

December is the busiest month for year-end events and holiday shutdowns, so send your dates as early as you can.

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