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PSIRA • SASSETA • SAQA Aligned
Aligned to the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, 2019

Protect Critical Infrastructure. Train to the National Standard.

PSIRA-accredited, SASSETA & SAQA-aligned Critical Infrastructure / National Key Point (NKP) security training — certifying officers, supervisors and control-room teams who safeguard South Africa's declared critical sites.

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PSIRA Accredited
SASSETA / SAQA Aligned
CIPA Act 8 of 2019
Certified & Auditable
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Medupi Power Station — an example of the critical infrastructure our training protects
2019
CIPA Act 8 of 2019 — the framework we train to
Who We Are

Specialists in Critical Infrastructure & NKP Security Training

We design, deliver, assess and certify role-specific security training for personnel responsible for safeguarding declared critical infrastructure — built on current legislation, not outdated practice.

Legal Alignment

The Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, 2019 (Act 8 of 2019) repeals the National Key Points Act 102 of 1980, establishing a modern framework for identifying, declaring and protecting critical infrastructure. Our training content, terminology and compliance obligations reflect CIPA and its interim/draft regulations.

  • Role-specific competency in risk assessment, access control, surveillance, incident management and emergency response.
  • Content reflecting the CIPA / NKP duties of the person in control — reporting, inspections and enforcement.
  • PSIRA / SASSETA / SAQA-aligned assessment that is formally certificated and audit-ready.
PSIRA
Accredited security training
SASSETA
SETA-accredited delivery
SAQA
Mapped unit standards
CIPA Aligned
Act 8 of 2019 framework
Registered
Assessors & moderators
Curriculum & Outcomes

Critical Infrastructure Protection Training Modules

A comprehensive, SAQA/SASSETA-mappable programme — delivered in full or modularised to your site's risk profile and roles.

Module 01

Legal & Governance Framework

CIPA / NKPA purpose, scope and definitions; roles and responsibilities, declaration & categorisation, duties of persons in control, inspections, enforcement and the transition from the NKP Act.

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Module 02

Threat, Risk & Vulnerability Assessment

Site risk profiling, dependency & interdependency mapping, threat vectors — sabotage, terrorism, insider risk and organised crime — plus resilience measures and continuous improvement.

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Module 03

Physical Protection Systems & Technology

Perimeter, barriers, access control, intrusion detection, CCTV, control-room operations, visitor & vehicle management, contractor control and integration with response.

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Module 04

Incident Management & Emergency Response

Command-and-control, escalation to SAPS and authorities, incident logging and evidence handling, and business-continuity fundamentals for critical sites.

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Module 05

People, Ethics & Insider Risk

Vetting basics, behavioural indicators, confidentiality and information handling at critical sites, contractor oversight and a professional code of conduct.

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Module 06

Legal Use of Force & Firearms

Legal framework, safe handling and storage, Regulation 79 recurrent training and live-fire scenario judgment drills — or a non-shooting NKP/CIP programme where firearms are excluded.

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Module 07

Supervision, Audits & Continuous Improvement

Site inspections, KPI tracking, corrective actions and readiness reviews ahead of inspections by designated inspectors under CIPA.

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Need a Custom Programme?

We map modules to your declared site, roles and SAQA/SASSETA unit standards.

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Why Choose Us

Training That Withstands a SASSETA / PSIRA Audit

Built for compliance, delivered for competence — every learner record stands up to client and regulator scrutiny.

Fully Accredited

PSIRA training-centre accreditation with SASSETA accreditation against SAQA-mapped unit standards.

Blended Delivery

Classroom theory, practical drills at site or simulation venues, and range-based sessions where required.

Registered Assessors

Qualified assessors, moderators and firearms instructors with verifiable registration numbers.

Audit-Ready PoE

Portfolios of Evidence, internal & external moderation and records maintained 3–5 years minimum.

Site-Specific Content

Threat profiling and case learning tailored to energy, water, transport, communications and government precincts.

Regulation Updates

Curriculum updated within 30 days when CIPA regulations are amended — at no additional cost during the term.

Confidentiality Controls

NDAs and access controls protecting NKP / critical-infrastructure layouts, vulnerabilities and SOPs.

Recognised Certificates

Statements of Results and certificates with learners recorded on the relevant SETA system.

Delivery & Duration

Blended delivery: classroom, practical drills and range-based sessions — scaled to role and firearms scope.

Condensed CIP / NKP ProgrammeFrom 5 Days
Core SAQA-Aligned Programme5–14 Days
Extended Skills Programme20+ Days
Firearms Refresher (Reg 79)On Schedule

Duration depends on role and firearms scope. Non-shooting NKP/CIP programmes available.

Who Should Attend

Security officers (Grades E–A), supervisors, control-room operators, site managers and client representatives deployed to critical infrastructure.

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • Valid PSIRA registration at the required grade.
  • Valid SAPS criminal clearance and South African ID.
  • For armed roles: relevant competency & business-purpose endorsements.
  • Physically and medically fit for practical and range sessions.
Training In Action

Classroom Theory to Range-Based Practicals

Blended delivery means learners move between structured classroom instruction and hands-on, range-based firearms training.

Classroom-based security training instruction

Classroom Instruction

Legal framework, risk assessment, incident management and CIPA compliance theory delivered by qualified facilitators.

Firing range used for firearms competency training

Range-Based Firearms Training

Regulation 79 recurrent training and live-fire scenario judgment drills for personnel in armed roles.

Simple Enrolment

How to Book Your Training

From first enquiry to certified, audit-ready personnel — in four straightforward steps.

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Message us on WhatsApp or email with your site, roles and learner numbers.

Scope & Quote

We map modules to your risk profile and SAQA unit standards, then quote.

Train & Assess

Blended classroom, practical and range delivery with formative & summative assessment.

Certify

Certificates, Statements of Results and SETA recording — with a full training report.

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Trusted by Security Teams

What Clients Say

"The training mapped directly to our site's risk profile. Our control-room team is sharper and our PoE sailed through moderation."

SM
Site Security ManagerEnergy Sector

"Finally a provider that teaches to CIPA, not the old NKP Act. Practical drills and firearms refreshers were professionally run."

TC
Training CoordinatorCritical Infrastructure

"Accredited, auditable and on schedule. Certificates and SETA recording were handled without us chasing a single document."

OM
Operations ManagerFacilities & Security
Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this National Key Point or Critical Infrastructure training?
Both. The National Key Points Act 102 of 1980 has been repealed by the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, 2019 (Act 8 of 2019). Our programme teaches to CIPA and its interim/draft regulations while covering the transition from the NKP framework, so your personnel are trained to current law.
Are you PSIRA and SASSETA accredited?
Yes. We deliver PSIRA-accredited security training and SASSETA-accredited assessment against applicable SAQA unit standards, with registered assessors and moderators. Evidence of accreditation is provided on request.
How long does the training take?
It depends on role and firearms scope. Condensed CIP/NKP programmes start from 5 days, core SAQA-aligned programmes run 5–14 days, and extended skills programmes can run 20+ days. We confirm duration when we scope your site.
Do you offer a non-firearms option?
Yes. Where firearms are excluded, we deliver a non-shooting NKP/CIP programme. For armed roles we align to Regulation 79 recurrent firearms training and applicable SAQA firearms unit standards.
What do learners receive on completion?
A statement of results / competence and certificate, with learners recorded on the relevant SETA system and PSIRA-recognised proof where applicable. You also receive a training report including pass rates and any re-assessment plans.
Can you train on-site at our facility?
Yes. We deliver blended training with classroom theory plus practical drills at your site or a simulation venue, and range-based sessions for firearms. Site access, SOPs and anonymised incident logs help us tailor case learning.
Free Resource

Read the CIPA Act 8 of 2019, Chapter by Chapter

We've broken the full Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (Government Gazette No. 42866) into 7 easy-to-read chapters — the same law our training is built on.

Chapter 01

Definitions, Purpose & Application

What "critical infrastructure" and "person in control" actually mean under the Act.

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Chapter 02

Critical Infrastructure Council

How the Council is established, its composition, functions and reporting.

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Chapter 03

Declaration as Critical Infrastructure

The application, assessment and risk-categorisation process for sites like Majuba Power Station.

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Chapter 04

Powers & Duties of Persons in Control

The legal duties on site operators — security measures, access control and reporting.

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Chapter 05

Offences & Penalties

What conduct is criminalised under the Act, and the penalties that apply.

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Chapter 06

Regulations

The Minister's regulation-making powers — categorisation, security measures and inspections.

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Chapter 07

General & Transitional Provisions

How former National Key Points — including Majuba Power Station — transition into the new regime.

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