Question NW672 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
23 March 2021 - NW672
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) any entity reporting to him makes use of private security firms; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, what is the (i) name of each firm, (ii) purpose, (iii) value and (iv) duration of each specified contract?
Reply:
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION
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Whether (a) his department makes use of private security firm |
Whether (b) any entity reporting to him makes use of private security firm |
If not, what is the position in this regard |
If so, in each case, what is the: |
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(i) name of each firm |
(ii) purpose |
(iii) value |
(iv) duration of each specified contract? |
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The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) makes use of private security firm. |
N/A |
N/A |
G4s Security Solutions (Pty) Ltd. |
To provide 24 hour guarding security services. |
The costs payable increase annually as per the Sectorial Determination. Total amounts paid from date of contract to September 2021 will be as follows: R1,344 million in 2018/19, R1,451 million in 2019/20 and R1,569 million in 2020/21. |
Apr 2018 – Dec 2022 |
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N/A |
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) makes use of private security firm. |
N/A |
G4S Security Solutions (Pty) Ltd. |
Provide security services to all CSIR sites to protect people, knowledge, assets and property in cost effective and sustainable manner. |
R67,2 million (excluding Value Added Tax). |
Five years. |
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N/A |
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) makes use of private security firm. |
N/A |
ELDNA Security Services. |
Security services. |
R3,134 million. |
Three years. |
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N/A |
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) makes use of private security firms at two of its sites. |
N/A |
Site 1: Securi-Team. |
Provide 24 hours guarding and monitoring services |
R1,857 million. |
Five years. |
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Site 2: Eulesaki |
Provide security for the site, being a National Key Point. |
R104 000 per month |
Two years. |
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N/A |
The National Research Foundation (NRF) makes use of private security firms at seven of its Business Units. |
N/A |
NRF Pretoria Head Office: Phuthadichaba Trading Enterprise. |
Security and guarding Services at the NRF Pretoria Campus. |
R3,159 million. |
Five years. |
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South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) Business Unit: Hi-Tec Security. |
After hours alarm monitoring of buildings. |
R45 312. |
Three years. |
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South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) and South African Environment Observation Network (SAEON) Business Units: Red Alert. |
Guarding Services at two separate sites. |
R6,349 million. |
Three years. |
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SAEON Business Unit: Palsecurity Services (Pty) Ltd and Top Security Systems (Pty) Ltd. |
Alarm system monitoring. |
R15 057. |
Two years and six months. |
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Office security services in Kimberley. |
R5 916. |
One year. |
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South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) Business Unit: Virtual Security. |
Protection of grounds, access control, perimeter guarding and off-site monitoring. |
R820 335. |
Three years. |
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South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) Business Unit: Khulaluntu Security Hlokomela and Transport 2006 |
Guarding of premises. |
R442 801. |
One year. |
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N/A |
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) makes use of private security firm. |
N/A |
Khensani Security Services. |
24-hour security services at the HSRC Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town Offices. |
R3,869 million. |
Three years. |
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N/A |
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) does not make use of private security firm. |
ASSAf’s Office is located in Persequor Park, Pretoria. Security is provided by Eris, the property managers. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
(a)
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Departm ent |
(a) Whether your Department makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) Name of firm |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii)Value |
(iv) Duration |
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Yes |
Static Protection Services (National Skills Fund - NSF) |
To render a 24/7 security guarding services, which includes access control, monitoring and patrol services |
R464 000.00 |
4 months – 01 January 2021- 30 April 2021 |
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Yes |
Ebukhosini TP Security (INDLELA) |
To render a 24/7 security guarding services, which includes access control, monitoring and patrol services |
R253 863, 72 |
4 months – 01 January 2021- 30 April 2021 |
(b)
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Entity |
(b) Whether your entity makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) What is the name of each firm? |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii) Value |
(iv) Duration of each specific contract? |
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CHIETA |
No. Security is provided by the landlord. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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MICT SETA |
No. Security services is |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Entity |
(b) Whether your entity makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) What is the name of each firm? |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii) Value |
(iv) Duration of each specific contract? |
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included in the lease agreement with the landlord. |
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CHE |
Yes |
Titanium Security Services |
Provision of security services: Guarding and armed response, with one security personnel during the day and one at night, the service is for 24 hours and 7 days a week. |
R 1 055 092.44 |
1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022 |
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FOODBEV |
Yes |
Selkirk Security Services Ltd |
Access control services, such as:
unauthorized entries to the office premises.
recording all activity around a protected facility 24 hours a day. |
R 347 912.35 (annualised value) R 317 552.35 (to date: 28 February 2021) |
1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 |
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SAQA |
Yes |
(Pty) Ltd
Trading (Pty) Ltd |
To protect SAQA’s building, movable assets, employees and clients. The risk is linked to the insurance premium. |
R 4 066 214.04 R 5 055 553.26 |
1 March 2018- 28 February 2021 1 March 2021 – 29 February 2024 |
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INSETA |
Yes |
Gilija Tactical |
To provide security services to INSETA that |
R 358 800.00 |
01 April 2020 to |
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Entity |
(b) Whether your entity makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) What is the name of each firm? |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii) Value |
(iv) Duration of each specific contract? |
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Response |
includes:
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31 March 2021 |
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National security |
To provide armed response and CCTV services |
R 367 768.91 |
July 2020 to June 2025 |
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PSETA |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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EWSETA |
Yes |
Imvula Quality Protection Services |
Safeguarding Cape House building in Marshalltown Johannesburg which is currently vacant |
R 946 129.09 |
01 August 2020 to 31 August 2021 |
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FASSET |
Yes |
ADT |
Alarm system with response to the office building. |
R 37 900.04 |
12 months |
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CATHSSETA |
Yes |
Jubzin Security Services |
Provision of security services at its Head Office in Killarney (Johannesburg) and two (2) regional offices in the Kwa-Zulu Natal and Western Cape |
R 848 240.00 |
8 months |
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Entity |
(b) Whether your entity makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) What is the name of each firm? |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii) Value |
(iv) Duration of each specific contract? |
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provinces |
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Services SETA |
Yes |
Good Work Security (Pty) Ltd |
To provide physical security, armed response and maintenance and repairs of the alarm and electrical fence at Services SETA Head Office. |
R 2 916 000.00 per annum |
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Exodec 365 cc |
To provide physical security, armed response, maintenance, and repairs of the alarm at Services SETA North West (Klerksdorp) provincial office |
R 342 240.00 per annum |
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Rise Security Services (Pty) Ltd Bohlale Risk Protection |
To provide physical security, armed response, maintenance, and repairs of the alarm at Services SETA Mpumalanga (Nelspruit) provincial office |
R 340 313.82 per annum |
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To provide physical security, armed response, maintenance, and repairs of the alarm |
R 338 934.86 per annual |
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Entity |
(b) Whether your entity makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) What is the name of each firm? |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii) Value |
(iv) Duration of each specific contract? |
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at Services SETA free state (Bloemfontein) provincial office |
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Red Alert TSS (Pty) Ltd |
To provide physical security, armed response, maintenance, and repairs of the alarm at Services SETA (Western Cape) provincial office. |
R 308 221.90 per annum |
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Nguwo Security Services |
To provide physical security, armed response and maintenance and repairs of the alarm at Services SETA Eastern Cape (Port Elizabeth) provincial office |
R 291 000.00 per annum |
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Fuyatha General Trading |
To provide physical security, armed response and maintenance and repairs of the alarm at Services SETA KZN (Durban) provincial office. |
R 326 530.56 per annum |
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TJ Protection Services |
To provide physical armed response, maintenance, and |
R 288 475.00 per annum |
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Entity |
(b) Whether your entity makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) What is the name of each firm? |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii) Value |
(iv) Duration of each specific contract? |
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repairs of the alarm at Services SETA Northern Cape office (Kimberly) provincial Office. |
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Nguwo Security Services |
To provide physical security, armed response and maintenance and repairs of the alarm at Services SETA Eastern Cape (East London) provincial office. |
R 291 000.00 per annum |
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FP&M SETA |
Yes |
Masutha Training and Security Services (PO/2020/7042) |
Management
Management of IE
Attendance of Staff and visitors
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R 289 104.05 |
6 months |
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Entity |
(b) Whether your entity makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) What is the name of each firm? |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii) Value |
(iv) Duration of each specific contract? |
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monitoring Administration |
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Masutha Training and Security Services (PO/2020/7372) |
Management
Management of IE
Attendance of Staff and visitors
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R 278 754,05 |
6 months |
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Mzansi Fire and Security (PO/2020/6950) |
Arlam System and Arm Respond Services - Durban Office |
R 13 456.56 |
24 Moths |
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Cortac (Pty) Ltd |
Alarm System and Arm Respond Services – Head office |
R 10 532.88 |
Month to Month |
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Entity |
(b) Whether your entity makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) What is the name of each firm? |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii) Value |
(iv) Duration of each specific contract? |
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National Security and Fire |
Alarm System and Arm Respond Services – Cape Town office |
R 11 711.88 |
Month to Month |
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SASSETA |
Yes |
Sinqobile Equestrian Security Services |
Provision of security services |
R 2 319 669.27 |
13 August 2018 - 31 October 2020 |
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Mphosha Security Services |
Provision of security services including CCTV monitoring and armed response |
R 5 724 590.47 |
28 October 2021 - 31 March 2023 |
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AgriSETA |
Yes |
Eldna Security Services CC |
To render Security Services at AgriSETA premises |
R 1 196 436.57 |
1 April 2020 – 31 March 2023 |
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HWSETA |
Yes |
ADT |
Security and monitoring - Nelspruit |
R 2 298.00 |
01 April 2020 – 31 July 2020 |
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Adams Analytical Detection and security |
Security and monitoring - Nelspruit |
R 4 073.91 |
01 October 2020 – 31 March 2021 |
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National Security |
Security and monitoring - Mafikeng |
R 1 476.00 |
01 April 2020 – 31 June 2020 |
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National Security |
Security and monitoring - Mafikeng |
R 4 740.00 |
01 October 2020 – 31 March 2021 |
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ADT |
Security and monitoring - Bloemfontein |
R 2 637.00 |
01 April 2020 – 31 July 2020 |
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National security |
Security and monitoring -Bloemfontein |
R 5 320.00 |
01 October 2020 – 31 March 2021 |
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ADT |
Security and monitoring – East London |
R 1 045.00 |
01 April 2020 – 31 June 2020 |
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Entity |
(b) Whether your entity makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) What is the name of each firm? |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii) Value |
(iv) Duration of each specific contract? |
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Hartwig and Henderson |
Security and monitoring - East London |
R 3 805.00 |
01 August 2020 – 31 March 2021 |
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ADT |
Security and monitoring - Kimberley |
R 2 259.00 |
01 April 2020 – 31 June 2020 |
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Top Security |
Security and monitoring - Kimberly |
R 3 428.67 |
01 August 2020 – 31 March 2021 |
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Mzansi Fire and Security |
Security and monitoring - Durban |
R 1 546.00 |
01 April 2020 – 31 May 2020 |
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Mzansi Fire and Security |
Security and monitoring - Durban |
R 3 059.94 |
01 June 2020 – 31 March 2021 |
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Axon Security |
Security and monitoring - Midrand |
R 2 414.00 |
01 April 2020 – 31 July 2020 |
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ADT |
Security and monitoring - Midrand |
R 3 778.00 |
01 October 2020 – 31 March 2021 |
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Chubb Security |
Security and monitoring - Polokwane |
R 2 108.00 |
01 April 2020 – 31 June 2020 |
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W&RSETA (Head Office) |
No. 24 Hour security is provided by the landlord for the Office Park. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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(Eastern Cape) |
1. Yes, for the old premises. The lease agreement expired on 30 September 2020 |
Red Alert |
Monitoring and Armed Response |
R 582.52 Monthly |
The contract ended on 30 September 2020 |
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2. Yes, in the new premises |
Hartwig & Henderson Alarms (provided by the Landlord through |
Monitoring and Armed Response |
R 2 127.50 monthly |
01 October 2020 - 30 September 2025 |
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Entity |
(b) Whether your entity makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) What is the name of each firm? |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii) Value |
(iv) Duration of each specific contract? |
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(Free State) |
the lease agreement) |
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1. Yes, for the old premises. The lease agreement expired on 30 September 2020 |
Imvula Security Bloemsec (provided by the Landlord through the lease agreement) |
Guarding, Monitoring and Armed Response |
R 1 011.15 monthly for Guarding R 309.01 monthly for armed response |
The contract ended on 30 September 2020 |
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2. Yes, in the new premises |
Nkanga Security, Cleaning & Training |
Provision of guarding services. This includes armed guarding |
R 449 779.00 per annum |
O1 February 2021 - 28 February 2022 |
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(Kwa-Zulu Natal) (Gauteng North – Pretoria) (Limpopo) |
1. Yes, for the old premises. The lease agreement expired on 30 September 2020 |
National Security |
Monitoring and Armed Response |
R 850 Monthly |
The contract ended on 30 September 2020 |
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2. Yes, in the new premises |
Fidelity ADT |
Monitoring and Armed Response |
R 6 607.90 Monthly |
12 Months ending 30 September 2021. |
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1. Yes, for the old premises. The lease agreement expired on 30 September 2020 |
Ubuntu Security Services |
Monitoring and Armed Response |
R 526.00 Monthly |
The contract ended on 30 September 2020 |
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Yes |
National Security |
Monitoring and Armed Response |
R 340.00 Monthly |
On a month-tomonth contract until moving to new premises which is planned for June 2021 |
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Entity |
(b) Whether your entity makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) What is the name of each firm? |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii) Value |
(iv) Duration of each specific contract? |
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(Western Cape) |
Yes, at the new premises. |
Mastiff Security Services (provided by the Landlord through the lease agreement) |
Monitoring and Armed Response |
R 3 140.00 monthly |
01 October 2020 - 30 September 2025 |
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LGSETA |
Yes |
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For alarm system |
R 3 372 annually R5 622 annually |
3 years |
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ETDP SETA |
Yes |
Hlanganani Ezweni Trading and Projects, registration number: 2009/206402/2 |
General security services at North West Provincial Office |
R 322 179.12 |
1 August 2018 to 31 December 2020 |
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Vuyani and Socks Security Reg no. 2006/162205/23 |
General security services at North West Provincial Office |
R 96 000.00 |
1 January 2021 - 30 June 2021 |
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National Security and Fire Reg no. 1950/036293/07 |
Armed response security services at the Limpopo Provincial Office |
R 11 508.96 |
Month to month until 30 June 2021 while the organisation is finalising process of appointing a new service provider |
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MQA |
Yes. Our offices make use of a private security company, however the security contract is managed and paid by the |
Anerley Road Body Corporate Security company |
Guarding of premises |
R 540 192.00 for 2020/21. This is the MQA portion of |
1 year on an annual renewal basis |
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Entity |
(b) Whether your entity makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) What is the name of each firm? |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii) Value |
(iv) Duration of each specific contract? |
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Body Corporate. We then pay our portion via our monthly management fee |
name: 24/7 |
the annual expense |
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QCTO |
Yes |
i. Bidvest Protea Coin ii. PABC Security Solution |
security at the entrance of the building |
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(linked to the contract duration of the lease) |
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TETA |
Yes |
Eldna Security Services CC |
Provision of Security to TETA Randburg offices |
R 1 409 160.00 |
01 April 2019 – 31 March 2021 |
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CETA |
Yes |
Bredasdorp Armed Response |
Provision of Security Services including Armed response for Bredasdorp office |
R 334 926.15 |
23 September 2020 - 23 September 2021 |
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CKN Security Services CC |
Provision of Security Services for CETA Head Office |
R 373 328.09 R 50 830.00 |
30 October 2020 - 28 February 2021 25 February 2020 - 15 March 2021 |
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HM Security and Armed Response |
Provision of Security Services including armed response for Bethal (CETA -Gert Sibande Skills Development Centre) |
R 475 629.00 |
5 November 2020 - 5 December 2021 |
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Entity |
(b) Whether your entity makes use of private security firms in the 2020/21 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard? |
(i) What is the name of each firm? |
(ii) Purpose |
(iii) Value |
(iv) Duration of each specific contract? |
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NSF |
Yes |
Services (Pty) Ltd |
Physical Security |
R3 196 800.00 R 464 400.00 |
1 June 2017 - 31 May 2020 The contract was extended from 1 June 2020 to 31 December 2020 at an amount R799 200.00 01 January 2021 – 30 April 2021 |
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BANKSETA
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Yes |
Fidelity ADT Security (Pty) Ltd |
Monitoring and response of alarm system for East London office |
R 17 604.50 |
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4B Protection Services (Pty) Ltd |
Monitoring and response of alarm system for Head Office - Vorna Velley |
R 154 985.78 |