Private security is one of the largest employers in the Western Cape in 2026 — over 80,000 active officers across the province, with new shopping centres, residential estates, logistics hubs and corporate campuses adding to the demand every month. If you're considering security as an entry point, a switch, or a long-term career, it's a real path. But the paperwork order matters, and a lot of applicants waste months by applying before PSIRA is sorted. This is the practical walk-through from start...