Who We Are

NBCPSS was established and registered in terms of the provisions of the Labour Relations Act of South Africa. The primary aim and purpose of the NBCPSS is to regulate, maintain, and enforce the standard terms and conditions as set out in the Main Collective Agreement (MCA). At the National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector (NBCPSS), we believe that those who protect us deserve protection in return.

Established in terms of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) of 1995, NBCPSS exists to safeguard the rights, dignity, and livelihoods of all employers and employees in the private security sector. We ensure that fairness is not just a principle, but a daily reality across the industry.

Collective Agreements

Our Vision and Mission

Mission

To strengthen and stabilise the private security sector by ensuring compliance, fairness, and dignity at work.

Vision

A sector where employers and employees collaborate with trust, guided by predictable, fair standards and practices – protecting those who protect us.

Our Value - Built for Impact

NBCPSS stands behind the people who protect South Africa, ensuring fairness, stability, and trust across the country.

We unite employers, employees, and unions under a shared commitment to professionalism and stability, maintaining balance, strengthening accountability, and fostering progress across the industry.

Through the Main Collective Agreement and the authority vested in us by law, NBCPSS upholds the integrity of the private security sector, providing the structure and consistency that enable sustainable growth and lasting confidence.

We help the private security sector grow stronger, fairer, and more united to reinforce its reputation as a trusted pillar of South Africa’s economy and safety.

Security

What We Do

We play a unique and vital role in shaping the private security sector:

  • Regulate & Enforce

    We administer the Main Collective Agreement (MCA) under the Labour Relations Act, ensuring minimum standards are upheld and disputes are resolved fairly.

  • Advise & Educate

    We guide employers and employees through complex labour laws and constitutional rights, providing clarity through training, workshops, and support.

  • Lead Strategically

    We anticipate industry challenges, shape forward-looking policies, and build leadership capacity that drives stability and growth.

Parties To The Council

The NBCPSS is a statutory body, established and governed jointly by employers and trade unions, with representation from across the private security sector as per the Labour Relations Act of 1995. Through collective bargaining, trade unions and employer organisations are able to negotiate on matters that are of mutual interest to the private security sector. Below are organisations that are currently parties to the Council.

Employer Organisations

Employer associations bring business, operational, and management perspectives to the table — ensuring that the needs of security companies are fairly represented.
Security Association of South Africa
South African National Security Employers' Association
Consolidated Employers Organisation

Registered Trade Unions

Trade unions represent the voice of security officers on the ground. They advocate for fair pay, decent working conditions, and respect in the workplace – ensuring that employees’ rights remain central to council decisions.

Kungwini Amalgated Workers Union
South African And Allied Workers Union
South African National Security And Allied Workers Forum
South African Amalgamated And Integrated Workers Union
National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa
Abanqobi Workers Union
National Security And Unqualified Workers Union
Democratised Transport Logistics And Allied Workers Union
Professional Transport And Allied Workers Union Of SA