Ghost Squad

06/10/2022

Please note that we do not respond to any job requests on Facebook. Job seekers are asked to apply in person at 99 Bram Fischer Drive in Ferndale.

11/08/2022

If you are looking for a job, please come to our premises at 99 Bram Fischer Drive, Ferndale, Randburg to fill out an application form. We do not entertain or respond to Facebook requests.

05/08/2020

Our competitors are clearly feeling the heat of our success and growth and in desperation, have made allegations that we are not a compliant company. We have referred these companies (some of which are not compliant themselves) and their allegations to our attorneys, for further action.
To put everyone’s minds at ease, this serves to confirm the following:
1. Ghost Squad Tactical trades under the following two legal entities only:
Ghost Squad Tactical (Pty) Ltd – CIPC Reg No 2014/278119/07
PSIRA Registration No 2882580
Blue Flame Properties 13CC trading as Ghost Squad Tactical – CIPC Reg No CK 2010/014046/23 PSIRA Registration No 2405212 (soon to be made dormant)
We are not in any way associated with any other existing companies with similar names (listed below) - some of which are not compliant and have had their PSIRA Registrations withdrawn:
• Ghostguard Security
• Ghost Trading 107 CC
• Ghost Worldwide Security (Pty) Ltd
• Ghost Squad Security
• Ghost Security Solutions
• Ghost Watch
2. We are Registered with the Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF) – Reg No 803739.
3. We are Registered with SARS for Value Added Tax – VAT No 4480281791.
4. We are Registered with SARS for Pay as you Earn – PAYE Ref No 7500800893.
5. We are Registered in terms of the Workmen’s Compensation Act – Reg No 990001227256.
6. Our employees are all PSIRA Registered and all have their individual PSIRA Registration Certificates on file (available to view upon request). We do not employ non-registered Guards or Reaction Officers. Nor do we employ non-South Africans
7. Every employee undergoes a criminal and credit check on employment.
8. We do random polygraphs as well as polygraphs as the result of an incident.
We endeavour, at all times, to be compliant with all legal requirements in the security industry and believe that, to provide the best service, we need to employ only the best staff, offering them salaries and benefits that keep them loyal to us.

04/08/2020

Non compliant security companies abound and, sometimes, even well known companies flout the requirements. Investigate the Security Company you're thinking of employing or, you too, could end up on the wrong side of the law....
Taken from the SASA (South African Security Association) website.

06/07/2020

GHOST SQUAD – SECURITY ADVISORY Several local suburbs including Blairgowrie, Ferndale and Bordeaux have been plagued by the ongoing theft of external PIR (passive infra-red) beams, particularly in the early hours of the morning. Ghost Squad's Tactical Officers have proactively prioritised reaction to these incidents and this morning it paid off! An alarm activated at shortly after 6am in Nielsen Rd (Blairgowrie) and Ghost Squad's Tactical Officers in Blairgowrie reacted quickly and arrested the suspect pictured below, in possession of the beams just stolen. Linden SAPS theft cases registered on 2020-06-21 CAS 261/6/2020 and again today 2020-07-04 CAS 53/7/2020. Please let us have any other case numbers (including dates and stations) so that we can assist Linden & Randburg SAPS with linking cases to this suspect. (For info - we are able to offer anti-theft brackets for external beams if required) Francois Marais - CEO Ghost Squad 0798857351 Ghost Squad – Smarter, Better, Faster 011 024 0911

11/06/2020

MEDIA STATEMENT

9 June 2020

PSiRA SERVES PAPERS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF A SHOPPING CENTRE AND REVOKES A SECURITY BOSS’ REGISTRATION TO TRADE

Centurion-In the wake of appalling non-compliance by some private security service providers, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) has dug its heels, this time around targeting delinquent Directors and vociferously writing warning letters to Shopping Centre Management entities which the Authority perceives to be complicit in the deliberate deployment of unregistered private security companies and/or Security Officers.

Following the arrest of two individuals (aged 46 and 29 respectively) on 12 May 2020, who were unlawfully rendering a security service for remuneration, reward, fee, or benefit whilst not registered as a security service provider in Addo, Port Elizabeth. PSiRA has now turned up the heat by withdrawing the individual certificate of the owner of this invalidly registered business and other violations which have now come to light and are a subject of police investigation. PSiRA is of the opinion that the service provider is not fit to provide such a service.

Therefore, Skimos Security Solution has been trading illegally. We strongly urge its clients and the public at large to refrain from doing any further business with it.
Sending a chilling warning to like-minded persons masquerading as legitimate security service providers, the Authority’s Executive Head of Law Enforcement, Adv Linda Mbana, did not hold back any punches, “Private Security service providers conducting themselves contrary to the rule of law and the industry’s regulations will face devastating consequences. Equally, we urge the public, particularly consumers of private security services to always check whether their service providers are registered with PSiRA or not.”

In an unrelated matter, the Authority has served papers on a shopping centre Management in Hammanskraal, Pretoria, for using the services of a withdrawn security company, Parkpro Security. PSIR Act places an explicit legal onus on consumers of private security services to only use legitimate and registered security service providers. In terms of section 38(3) (g) of the Act, consumers can be criminally prosecuted for intentionally or negligently using the services of security businesses which are non-compliant with this Act that came into force on 14 February 2002.

Using an unregistered security service provider at any shopping centre or outlet is a serious offence as it is contrary to section 20 of the said the private security Act and Management of the shopping outfit will therefore become liable for knowingly using the services of a security service provider contrary to the provisions of the Act.

Advocate Mbana said, “a client of a security business will thus have to make a reasonable enquiry as to the legitimacy of the security business, its officials and persons deployed by it to provide a security service, before making use of its service.”
To verify whether a private security company and/or Security Officer is registered or otherwise, please download PSiRA App or do online verification on our Website, www.psira.co.za.

ENDS

Issued by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority’s Communication Unit

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05/05/2020

MEDIA STATEMENT

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For Immediate Release

PSiRA ARRESTS A GENERAL MANAGER OF A POPULAR SUPERMARKET CHAIN FOR UTILISING UNREGISTERED SECURITY OFFICERS TO see it to regulate the private security industry.

Subsequent to the national operations conducted a week before last, on 29 April 2020, PSiRA made some major inroads in some areas previously perceived as ‘no-go-areas’. Operations were conducted in Gauteng / KZN / EC / WC Provinces with 71 individual arrests made in one day.

Arrested Directors/Owners of Security Service Providers
Six Directors/Owners of Security companies were arrested by PSiRA Inspectors for serious contraventions listed here below:
2x in Gauteng for deploying unregistered Security Officers.
2x in KwaZulu-Natal for operating unregistered security businesses.
2x in Eastern Cape for operating a suspended security business and the other for deploying unregistered security officers.

A lot of security companies will be charged in terms of the Code of Conduct for failing to report intakes of new employees to the Authority in terms of Regulation 8 of the PSiRA Regulations of 2003.

Interestingly, a General Manager of a popular huge FMCG chain was arrested in Gauteng (name temporarily withheld as his employers are still making representations to the Authority’s Law Enforcement Division) for knowingly deploying unregistered security officers.

Offences and Penalties

The provisions of PSiR Act 56 of 2001 stipulate the following offences applicable in the above cases:
Section 38 of PSiR Act states that any person who-
(3)(g) knowingly or without the exercise of reasonable care contracts for the rendering of security services contrary to a provision of this Act or the Levies Act;
(1)(b) interferes with, resists, obstructs, hinders or delays an inspector, other person lawfully accompanying an inspector or a member of the Service in the performance of any function in terms of this Act or the Levies Act; is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years or to both a fine and such imprisonment.

“It is imperative for private security service providers, and incumbent upon consumers of private security services that they only contract registered security companies or officers.”-PSiRA CEO, Manabela Sam Chauke.

24/03/2020

21 DAY LOCKDOWN

PLEASE NOTE THAT PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES HAVE BEEN DEEMED ESSENTIAL, SO WE WILL BE CONTINUING BUSINESS AS NORMAL AS IS POSSIBLE.

24/03/2020

Not only do we work very hard at keeping the public safe but, as a company, we pride ourselves on doing things right. We are aware that we need to look after our staff as well as contributing positively to the well being of our country. With these aims in mind, we were exceptionally pleased to receive the following letter:

Dear FP MARAIS
GHOSTSQUADTACTICAL

THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THE MAJORITY OF FULLY COMPLIANT PAYROLL TAX EMPLOYERS

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) thanks you for complying with your payroll tax obligations under registration number 7500800893 during the tax year that ended on 29 February 2020, and for continuing to do so.

The example you set plays a significant role in the growing number of compliant employers and the increasing isolation of those employers who are wilfully non-compliant.

Your consistency in filing your monthly and annual payroll tax returns and making payment on time plays a vital role in the smooth administration of the tax system of our country. Personal Income Tax represents the bulk of contributions to the State in the form of taxes, which makes your role as a collector of payroll taxes a very important part of our daily business activities.

In return, over the next couple of years we will continuously add exclusive service offerings to compliant employers that are tailored to your specific needs. We will share more information in this regard as we plan, consult on and design these offerings.

If you have any queries or experience any problems with filing your payroll tax returns or reconciliation declarations or making payments, please do not hesitate to visit our website at www.sars.gov.za (search for our “Guide for Employers iro Employees Tax for 2021”, which is a good reference point). In the event that you require further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us on 0800 00 7277. Remember to have your taxpayer reference number at hand when you call to enable us to assist you promptly.

Sincerely
ISSUED BY THE COMMISSIONER FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICE

24/03/2020

24/03/2020

Some questions answered