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2 results foundAuthor: Foster, John Robert Wilfred Title: Development a Relevant Business Model for the South African Informal Car Guarding Sector Summary: Car guarding, a uniquely South African activity, has become a common form of informal employment. The perception of many is that car guarding is a last resort of financial survival and pursued by those entrapped in a life of drug/alcohol addiction or poor life choices. This study had five objectives: firstly to determine if car guarding and the income made solely from tips is an economically viable mean of survival; secondly to determine the socio-cultural challenges (such as the perception towards car guards) and the physical challenges (such as weather conditions faced) while performing their duties; thirdly to discover general and specific skills car guards possess, either from past employment, or obtained while car guarding; fourthly to reveal the factors which influenced individuals to become car guards; and lastly to better evaluate the current car guarding business models, in order to provide suggestions to improve these. An exploratory research design with convenience sampling of 30 car guards at six different public domains was used. The study was limited to Durban because a degree of rapport had been built through previous informal discussions with car guards. Data was collected from car guards by means of one on one detailed open-ended qualitative questioning in order to ascertain reasons and opinions. Quantitative aspects were not explored. The data obtained was recorded and analyzed by thematic analysis. The study revealed the dismal situation of car guards. For example, at most venues they are charged a "bay fee" to guard a designated area, and have no choice but to survive on the limited amount of donations they are able to obtain, after paying the fee. Besides being harassed and often intimidated by both motorists; security officers and the management of parking premises, they have to brave the elements and work long hours with no physical protection and hardly any employer-support. Recommendations include implementation of a more effective business model to allow for formalization of car guard employment and at the very least good work standards, training and skill development. Organizations need to rise to the challenge to support car guards and local Community Policing Forums (CPF) need to be more involved in assisting car guards. Details: University of Kwazulu-Natal, College of Law and Management Studies, 2015. 152p. Source: Internet Resource: Dissertation: Accessed November 12, 2018 at: http://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10413/14748/Foster_John_Robert_Wilfred_2015.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y Year: 2015 Country: South Africa URL: http://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10413/14748/Foster_John_Robert_Wilfred_2015.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y Shelf Number: 153390 Keywords: Automobile TheftCar GuardsCar TheftCrime PreventionInformal EconomySecurity Officers |
Author: Urban-Econ Development Economists Pty Ltd Title: Car Guard/ Watch Industry Consumer Survey 2018 Summary: Introduction Urban-Econ Development Economists were commissioned by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) to conduct a survey of consumers throughout South Africa that utilise car guard or watch services and entities that employ car watch services at their facilities. The purpose of the research study is to survey the consumers of the car guard or car watch industry in terms of the level of satisfaction for services rendered, their knowledge of the requirements of compliance and the impact this has on their safety and security. The research findings are based on primary data collected during the surveys, from which certain recommendations have been provided for the PSiRA and the security industry. Project Brief The outcome of the study is focused on providing an analysis of consumer knowledge regarding the security compliance requirements by PSiRA and the overall impact that car guards have on safety and security. Therefore, in order to obtain relevant information, questionnaires were circulated to consumers that utilise car guard/ watch services throughout South Africa to gain valuable input from these individuals or entities. Details: Pretoria, South Africa: Urban-Econ Development Economists Pty Ltd, 2018. 50p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 17, 2019 at: https://www.psira.co.za/psira/dmdocuments/research/PSiRA%20Car%20Guard%20Report%20(003).pdf Year: 2018 Country: South Africa URL: https://www.psira.co.za/psira/dmdocuments/research/PSiRA%20Car%20Guard%20Report%20(003).pdf Shelf Number: 154991 Keywords: Car GuardsPublic SafetyPublic SecuritySouth AfricaWatch Service |