PSiRA Annual Fee 2026: Cost, How to Pay & Deadlines

PSiRA annual fees are an important part of staying compliant as a registered private security provider in South Africa. Once your registration is active, the annual fee helps keep your records and registration status up to date. Many security officers and businesses are unsure about the current amount, payment process, and renewal deadlines. In this guide, we’ll explain the PSiRA annual fee, who needs to pay it, when it is due, and what can happen if the payment is not made on time.

The PSiRA annual fee is a mandatory yearly charge set by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority for registered security officers in South Africa. The fee applies whether you are currently working in the security industry or not. Keeping your annual fee up to date helps maintain an active registration status and allows you to use PSiRA’s online services and complete processes such as certificate renewals.

For 2026, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) introduced general increases of approximately 4% to 7% across its administration fees. At the same time, the private security sector implemented scheduled minimum-wage and levy increases from March 2026 as part of its multi-year bargaining agreement.

1. Access the portal: Open the PSiRA Digital Services Portal.
2. Log in: Enter your registered mobile number and verify the OTP sent to your phone.
3. Check your balance: Open your profile billing section or select Proceed to Pay.
4. Enter the amount: Type the exact annual fee amount shown on your account.
5. Complete payment: Accept the terms, enter your bank card details, and submit the payment. Once successful, the payment should be reflected in your account.

• Open the PSiRA Digital Services Portal in your web browser.
• Enter your username and password to sign in.
• Check your dashboard or profile page for any outstanding balance or pending payment.
• Click Service Request to check whether an unpaid fee is preventing you from submitting a request.
• If your online profile does not load correctly, contact the PSiRA Call Centre at 086 133 3850 for assistance.

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) requires registered security officers and security businesses to meet specific annual payment and reporting obligations. Individual security officers pay an annual fee of R115, while registered businesses must manage their statutory annual fees and submit required monthly employee returns through the PSiRA Registration Portal.

Under South Africa’s private security sector, which is regulated by Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) and the National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector, employees are generally entitled to 21 working days of paid annual leave during each 12-month leave cycle. This works out to approximately 1.75 days of leave earned per month, although the exact entitlement may vary depending on the applicable agreement or employment conditions.

If you don’t pay your PSiRA annual fee, it can affect your registration and access to PSiRA services. According to PSiRA’s official FAQ, the annual fee is a statutory requirement, and continued non-compliance can have serious consequences.

What can happen if you don’t pay?

• You may not be able to renew your PSiRA certificate.
• Your Letter of Good Standing may not be renewed.
• You may be unable to apply as a security business.
• PSiRA may not provide a printed certificate or ID card.
• A fine may be imposed.
• Your full security-officer profile may not be available on the PSiRA online portal and app.
• If the financial non-compliance continues, PSiRA says it may lead to suspension or withdrawal of your registration under section 26 of the PSIR Act.

For the 2026/27 fee year, PSiRA’s updated administration-fee schedule took effect on 1 April 2026.

Feature	PSiRA Annual Fee	PSiRA Renewal Fee
Purpose	Keeps the required PSiRA status/administrative obligations up to date	Renews an expiring PSiRA certificate
When paid	According to the applicable annual fee requirement	When your certificate is due for renewal
Main purpose	Ongoing regulatory/administrative compliance	Extending the validity of your certificate
2026/27 individual certificate renewal	Not the same charge	R75 online renewal
Printed certificate	—	Additional R75 for an ink certificate
Can they be the same?	No—don’t automatically treat them as interchangeable	Renewal is a specific certificate-renewal service

Paying your PSiRA annual fee on time is essential for maintaining compliance and avoiding interruptions to your registration and services. Whether you are an individual security officer or a registered business, check your PSiRA account regularly for outstanding fees and payment deadlines. Staying up to date can help prevent fines, renewal problems, and possible registration-related consequences.