PSiRA has issued a facial recognition tender to upgrade its digital infrastructure. This aims to improve citizenship verification for security service applicants by using facial recognition rather than just fingerprints. The tender requires bidders to provide support and training after implementation, with deadlines set for proposals.
The South African Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) has announced a new tender for the implementation of a facial recognition system. This initiative is part of their efforts to modernize their digital infrastructure. PSiRA, under the Department of Police’s oversight, is tasked with regulating the private security sector in South Africa. To legally operate, security companies must be verified by PSiRA.
The introduction of this facial recognition system aims to enhance the verification process for citizenship among South African security service applicants. Previously, applicants relied solely on fingerprint verification. By integrating facial recognition, PSiRA can more effectively cross-check applicants against databases from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and the Integrated Justice System (IJS), streamlining the verification process.
This tender represents a step forward in ensuring identity verification within the private security industry in South Africa. The requirement for post-implementation support and training indicates a commitment to maintaining system efficacy. Bidders must adhere to a structured timeline, including a briefing session and strict submission deadlines.
Original Source: www.biometricupdate.com
