Gold membership is only applicable to security service providers in the guarding and armed response sectors in South Africa, who can prove total compliance with all relevant legislation, as below.
Application for membership to the Security Association of South Africa (SASA) must be submitted in writing through the application form, together with proof of payment of the application fee. Every membership application must be accompanied by the following valid compliance documentation:
- CIPC Registration certificate
- Valid PSIRA registration certificate
- Valid PSIRA letter of good standing
- Valid SARS Tax Clearance document
- Valid COID letter of good standing
- Valid Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF) compliance certificate
- Signed declaration by the applicant member that they do not employ the use of labour brokers, independent contractors, or co-operatives
- Valid BEE Certificate
- Proof of submission of Employment Equity Plan to the Department of Labour
In addition, an independent audit of the applicant company’s payroll may be conducted, if so directed by the National Executive Committee