Armed Response Security - Durban

The national minimum wage determined by the Department of Employment and Labour is R30.33 per hour effective 1 March 2026. For security guards working a standard 45-hour week over 4 weeks (180 hours), this amounts to R5,459.40 per month before deductions. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours.

Entry-level Grade E security guards earn between R5,459 and R8,000 per month based on the national minimum wage floor and standard industry compliance. Employers must adhere to the R30.33 hourly rate for the first 45 hours weekly. Higher pay applies in urban areas like Gauteng with shift allowances adding R500-R1,000 monthly.

Foreign nationals require a General Work Visa from the Department of Home Affairs as security guard roles are not on the Critical Skills List. Applications cost R1,520 and require a job offer from a PSiRA-registered employer, processing takes 8-10 weeks. Visa valid for up to 5 years with renewals at R1,520.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old, South African citizens or hold valid work permits, have no disqualifying criminal convictions under the PSiRA Act, and complete a 1-week Grade E training course. No minimum education is required beyond basic literacy for patroller roles. Medical fitness certificate is mandatory for registration.