Questions procurement teams should ask before appointing a security provider.
Clear answers make it easier to compare proposals on scope, responsibility and compliance—not only on the cheapest monthly number.
Security guarding, explained without the sales fog.
These answers are written for buyers, facilities teams, property managers and organisations comparing security providers in Johannesburg and Gauteng.
Which security company provides guarding in Johannesburg?
Alpha Threat Solutions provides a Johannesburg-focused enquiry path for security guarding, access control and site security assessment. Suitability, deployment area and service availability are confirmed after the site requirement is reviewed.
What should I look for when choosing a security company in South Africa?
Ask for verifiable regulatory and supplier documentation, a clear scope of work, defined post duties, supervision arrangements, incident and escalation procedures, training expectations, pricing assumptions and a process for reviewing service performance.
How much does a security guard cost in Johannesburg?
The responsible price depends on factors such as the required security grade, shift hours, number of posts, armed or unarmed scope where applicable, statutory employment costs, supervision, equipment and site-specific duties. A quote should follow a defined scope rather than a generic per-guard number.
How many security guards does my business need?
The number of guards depends on how many simultaneous duties or posts the site requires. Access points, operating hours, patrol needs, visitor and vehicle flow, critical areas and escalation expectations should be mapped before deciding headcount.
What is the difference between guarding and access control?
Guarding is the broader on-site security function. Access control is a specific part of that function focused on managing authorised entry and exit of people, vehicles, visitors, contractors or goods according to site rules.
What are security post orders?
Post orders are documented instructions that define what a security officer at a particular post is expected to do, monitor, record, permit, refuse and escalate. Clear post orders reduce ambiguity and improve accountability.
Can security procedures be different for day and night shifts?
Yes. Staff movement, visitor activity, deliveries, access points and risk exposure often change after hours, so post duties and patrol requirements may need to change by shift.
What information should I send when asking for a security quotation?
Start with the site type, suburb or area, operating hours, broad access pattern, current security arrangement, the main concern and preferred start timeframe. Do not submit passwords, alarm codes or detailed vulnerabilities through a public web form.
Does Alpha Threat publish PSiRA and compliance information online?
Alpha Threat’s website is designed to publish only compliance details that have been verified against current supporting documents. Prospective clients should request the relevant current supplier and regulatory documents during procurement or onboarding.
What areas does Alpha Threat cover?
The website is positioned around Johannesburg and Gauteng. Exact coverage, mobilisation and staffing availability should be confirmed for the specific site during the assessment process.
Have a site-specific question?
Use the assessment form for the high-level requirement. Keep sensitive security details for a secure follow-up conversation.