PSiRA Bursary South Africa 2025

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) is a South African government agency established in 2002. 

Their primary function is to regulate the private security industry, ensuring professional conduct and upholding public safety. 

PSiRA works towards a vision of a legitimate and transformed private security sector, promoting a well-respected and highly professional workforce.

About the PSiRA Bursary

The PSiRA Bursary is an initiative designed to offer financial assistance to the children of registered and active security officers. 

This bursary program forms part of PSiRA’s commitment to social investment within the security sector. 

It aims to create better opportunities for the next generation by providing access to higher education at TVET colleges (Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges) across South Africa.

The PSiRA Bursary covers tuition fees for up to R12,000 per learner for a duration of 18 months. 

This valuable support allows children of security officers to pursue their academic goals in various fields offered by TVET colleges. 

It’s important to note that a predetermined number of bursaries are allocated to specific provinces within South Africa.

Eligibility Criteria for the PSiRA Bursary

To be considered for the PSiRA Bursary, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  1. Citizenship: Both you and your legal parent/guardian must be South African citizens.
  2. Age: Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
  3. Academic Qualification: You must have completed your Matriculation (Grade 12).
  4. Study Mode and Duration: You must be enrolled in a full-time TVET college program lasting 18 months.
  5. Enrollment Status: You must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a TVET college in South Africa.
  6. Financial Independence: You cannot be receiving financial support from another bursary program.
  7. Parent’s Occupation and Status: Your parent/guardian must be a registered and active security officer with PSiRA and be your legal guardian. Additionally, they must have been employed with the same company for at least the past three years.
  8. Provincial Residence: You must reside in one of the following provinces: Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Port Elizabeth, or Western Cape.

How to Apply for the PSiRA Bursary

The application process for the PSiRA Bursary involves downloading and completing the official application form for the year 2025. 

In addition to the application form, you will need to submit certified copies of the following documents:

  1. Your South African ID document
  2. Your Matriculation certificate
  3. Proof of registration or acceptance letter from your chosen TVET college
  4. Your parent/guardian’s South African ID document
  5. Your parent/guardian’s latest payslip
  6. Proof of your parent/guardian’s PSiRA registration
  7. Documentation verifying your residence in one of the eligible provinces

Completed applications along with the required supporting documents can be submitted through one of the following methods:

  1. Email: Applications can be emailed to Financial.Aid@psira.co.za with the subject line “PSiRA Bursary Application – [Your Name]”.
  2. Hand Delivery: Applications can be hand-delivered to PSiRA’s office located at 420 Witch Hazel Avenue, Block B Office Park 2, Highveld Ext 70, Centurion, 0157.
  3. Security Company: Security officers can have their child’s application hand-delivered to their security company’s Human Capital Management department, referencing the parent’s PSiRA registration number in the application.

Download the PSiRA Bursary Application Form here.

Closing Date for PSiRA Bursary Applications

The closing date for PSiRA Bursary applications for the 2025 academic year is February 17, 2025. 

Ensure your application is submitted well before the deadline to be considered for this valuable financial aid opportunity.

How To Contact PSiRA Bursary 

If you have any questions regarding the PSiRA Bursary program, you can contact PSiRA directly:

  1. Telephone: 086 133 3850
  2. Email: info@psira.co.za