Guarding is priced from the assessed number of posts, hours, shifts, officer profile, supervision, location, statutory labour requirements, risk level and management scope. Alpha does not calculate it as salary multiplied by headcount.
Managed security operations
A guard is one part of the operation.
Alpha Threat structures guarding as a managed security operation with defined responsibilities, supervision, reporting and ongoing review—not simply personnel at a gate.
What it is
A site-specific deployment of security personnel supported by post instructions, operating procedures, supervisor oversight, occurrence reporting and incident escalation.
Who it is for
Corporate, industrial, construction, retail, logistics, estate and other organisations that need visible, accountable site protection.
Where
Johannesburg, Gauteng and requirements elsewhere in South Africa subject to scope and mobilisation review.
The operational problem
Presence without structure creates uncertainty.
When responsibilities, escalation routes and supervision are unclear, a visible guard may still leave material gaps in access, reporting and accountability.
How Alpha delivers it
Managed from assessment to review.
01Assess
Understand the risk and operating environment.
02Design
Define the scope, responsibilities and controls.
03Deliver
Deploy the agreed people, process or specialist support.
04Review
Report, learn and improve against the requirement.
The agreed deployment can align people, posts, shifts, procedures, supervision, reporting and training around the operating environment.
Procurement questions
Direct answers before the next step.
How is security guarding priced in South Africa?
Pricing depends on posts, coverage hours, officer requirements, statutory labour costs, supervision, site risk, location and management scope. A risk and operational review is required before a formal quotation.
How many guards does my business need?
The number depends on access points, operating hours, patrol requirements, site layout, control-room capability and the responsibilities assigned to each post.
What is the difference between armed and unarmed guarding?
Armed deployment introduces additional risk, competency, licensing, control and compliance requirements. The need must be assessed rather than assumed.
SEC / MANNED · NEXT STEP
Know the risk.
Define the response.
Give Alpha Threat enough context to recommend the right security structure.