CCTV Installation & Security Systems on the East Rand
CCTV Security Surveillance is a PSIRA-registered, SAIDSA-accredited security integrator that has designed, installed and monitored business CCTV since 1967, and our Gauteng branch sits in Edenvale, inside the East Rand itself. We protect warehouses, factories, fleet depots and commercial property across the City of Ekurhuleni, from the air-cargo and distribution parks around OR Tambo in Isando, Spartan and Jet Park, to the Germiston rail and industrial belt, Wadeville and Alrode, and east through Boksburg, Benoni, Springs and Brakpan.
Reviewed by Tian Reyneke, Director (PSIRA #4349592) · Last reviewed
- Edenvale-based branch
- PSIRA #4412150
- SAIDSA ASP-1571
- B-BBEE Level 2
- Since 196759 years securing South African businesses
- 50,000+Cameras installed nationwide
- 7,000+Commercial and industrial clients
- EdenvaleOur Gauteng branch is on the East Rand
East Rand CCTV at a Glance
CCTV Security Surveillance serves the whole East Rand (City of Ekurhuleni) from its Gauteng branch in Edenvale. The team specialises in large industrial and logistics sites, where gates, dock doors, yards and long perimeters matter more than camera count, and every project begins with a free on-site assessment.
- Company
- CCTV Security Surveillance (CCTV SA), founded in 1967
- Local branch
- 23 Linksfield Rd, Dunvegan, Edenvale, 1609 · (011) 454-5440 · cctv@cctvgauteng.co.za
- East Rand areas
- Edenvale, Bedfordview, Germiston, Wadeville, Elandsfontein, Tunney, Meadowdale, Isando, Spartan, Jet Park, Kempton Park, Chloorkop, Pomona, Boksburg, Benoni, Alberton, Alrode, Springs, Brakpan and Nigel
- Specialism
- Warehousing, air cargo, logistics, manufacturing, fleet depots and industrial parks
- Services
- CCTV installation, access control, licence plate recognition (LPR), AI video analytics, 24/7 offsite monitoring, electric fencing, inverter and solar backup
- Credentials
- PSIRA registered (#4412150), SAIDSA accredited (ASP-1571), POPIA-aligned, B-BBEE Level 2
- Monitoring
- In-house 24/7 control room with trained operators verifying every AI alert
Security Risks Specific to the East Rand
- !Truck and cargo hijackings on the N3, N12 and R21 freight routes that feed the East Rand's warehouses and depots
- !Break-ins and stock theft at warehouses and distribution centres in Isando, Spartan, Jet Park and Meadowdale, often after hours or over weekends
- !Theft of copper, brass, aluminium and finished product from manufacturers in Wadeville, Alrode and Elandsfontein, where metal is easy to resell
- !Cable theft along rail corridors and at substations, cutting power and connectivity to gates, cameras and alarms
- !Short-loading, collusion and disputed deliveries at busy dock doors with many outside drivers and contractors
What East Rand Sites Need
- ✓Licence plate recognition on every gate lane, so each truck, trailer and contractor vehicle is logged automatically
- ✓A dedicated camera on every dock door, with wide dynamic range to handle bright yards and dark trailers
- ✓AI or thermal perimeter detection across long boundaries, verified by a 24/7 control room before anyone is called out
- ✓Access control on raw-material stores, high-value cages and staff entrances, tied to the camera record
- ✓Inverter or solar backup sized for cameras, recorders and gate motors, so the site stays covered during outages
Why the East Rand Needs a Different Security Approach
The East Rand is Gauteng's industrial and logistics engine. OR Tambo International Airport, one of the busiest airports in Africa, anchors a ring of air-cargo terminals, bonded warehouses and courier hubs in Isando, Spartan, Jet Park and Kempton Park. Germiston grew up as one of the country's most important railway junctions and is still surrounded by heavy industry in Wadeville, Elandsfontein and Tunney, while Alrode in Alberton is one of the region's largest manufacturing districts. Further east, Boksburg, Benoni, Springs and Brakpan mix light industry, retail and older manufacturing and mining-era sites on large stands.
That profile changes what a security system has to do. Most East Rand losses happen where goods and vehicles change hands: at the gate, on the weighbridge, at the dock door and along the fence line at night. Sites are big, open for long hours, and busy with drivers and contractors who are not on the payroll. So instead of spreading cameras evenly around a building, we design around those handover points, specify each camera for the evidence it must produce, and connect the system to a control room that can act while an incident is still happening.
East Rand Industrial Nodes We Serve
Isando, Spartan, Jet Park & Kempton Park
The air-cargo, courier and distribution cluster around OR Tambo. High-value, fast-moving stock and constant truck traffic make gate LPR, dock-door cameras, cage access control and 24/7 monitoring the standard profile.
Germiston, Wadeville & Elandsfontein
Rail-linked heavy industry, metal processing and engineering. Priorities are long perimeters, secure raw-material and scrap stores, weighbridge LPR and cable-theft-resistant power.
Alrode & Alberton
Dense manufacturing and fabrication on large stands. Yard and perimeter coverage, staff-entrance access control and after-hours monitoring protect plant, stock and parked fleet.
Edenvale, Bedfordview & Meadowdale
Our home base. A mix of offices, showrooms, light industry and distribution in Meadowdale, needing access control, parking LPR and dock coverage, often across more than one building.
Boksburg & Benoni
Commercial property, retail, light industry and logistics along the N12 and R21. Common requests are multi-tenant access control, parking LPR and centralised monitoring across several sites.
Springs, Brakpan & Nigel
Eastern manufacturing, processing and former mining land with large, open footprints. Thermal and AI perimeter detection, electric fencing and wireless links between buildings are typical.
Typical East Rand System Designs
These are representative designs for three of the most common East Rand site types. Final designs always follow an on-site assessment, so camera counts and specifications will vary.
Air-cargo warehouse, Isando
Bonded or high-value stock, 24-hour operation and many outside drivers.
- Gate: LPR and an overview camera on each lane, linked to the booking system
- Docks: one WDR camera per door, plus seal and trailer-door footage at dispatch
- Cages: identify-level 4K cameras with access control on the door
- Monitoring: AI alerts verified by our control room around the clock
Metal manufacturer, Wadeville
Resaleable raw material, long boundary and older electrical supply.
- Perimeter: thermal or AI cameras with electric fencing on the boundary
- Stores: access-controlled copper and brass stores with recognise-level cameras
- Weighbridge: LPR with the recorded weight overlaid on the footage
- Power: inverter backup and protected cabling against cable theft
Fleet depot, Boksburg
Trucks and trailers parked overnight, drivers arriving on every shift.
- Gate: LPR on entry and exit to log every vehicle movement
- Yard: observe-level coverage over every parking row
- Drivers: biometric access at the depot office and fuel point
- After hours: alerts on any vehicle movement outside operating times
How We Specify Each Camera: The DORI Standard
On a big East Rand site, a camera with more megapixels is not automatically better. What decides whether footage is useful is how many pixels fall on a person or vehicle at the distance they will be seen. We design every camera position against the DORI levels in the international standard IEC 62676-4.
| Level | Pixel density | What the footage shows | Typical East Rand use |
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| Detect | 25 px/m | That a person or vehicle is present | Long perimeters in Springs, Alrode and Wadeville |
| Observe | 62 px/m | What someone is doing | Yards, parking rows, warehouse aisles |
| Recognise | 125 px/m | A person already known to staff | Staff entrances, stores, dock doors |
| Identify | 250 px/m | An unknown person, to evidential standard | High-value cages, reception, gate pedestrian lanes |
Our Installation Process on the East Rand
Industrial installs on the East Rand usually mean working around live operations: trucks still moving, docks still loading and production lines still running. Our process is built to keep disruption low and to leave you with a system that is documented, compliant and supported locally.
1. Free Site Assessment
We walk the site with you, map gates, docks, stores and the perimeter, and note power, network and cable-theft risks.
2. Zone-by-Zone Design
Each camera is specified by DORI level and placed for the evidence it must capture, with LPR, access control and analytics where they add value.
3. Power & Connectivity
Structured cabling for buildings, wireless links across large yards, and inverter or solar backup sized for the whole security system.
4. Installation Around Operations
Our own Gauteng team installs in phases around shifts and loading windows, then tests every camera, channel and alert.
5. Handover, Training & POPIA
Your team is trained on viewing and search, remote access is set up, and POPIA signage, user rights and retention are configured.
6. Local Support
With the branch in Edenvale, the East Rand is on our doorstep for servicing, expansions and fault callouts.
East Rand Crime Patterns and How We Design for Them
SAPS crime statistics and local reporting for Ekurhuleni repeatedly highlight crime aimed at freight, stock and infrastructure rather than just buildings. We use these patterns to decide where cameras, access control, perimeter detection and backup power go on each site.
| Incident type | Where it is most referenced | What we recommend |
|---|---|---|
| Truck and cargo hijacking | N3, N12 and R21 approaches to industrial nodes | Gate LPR, yard coverage and monitored alerts on out-of-hours vehicle movement |
| Warehouse break-ins and stock theft | Isando, Spartan, Jet Park, Meadowdale | AI or thermal perimeter detection, dock-door cameras and 24/7 verified monitoring |
| Metal and material theft | Wadeville, Alrode, Elandsfontein, Germiston | Access-controlled stores, weighbridge LPR and identify-level cameras on exits |
| Cable and infrastructure theft | Rail corridors and substations across Ekurhuleni | Inverter or solar backup, protected cabling and camera power independent of the grid |
Patterns drawn from SAPS crime statistics and local community reporting. Used for context and system design only; confirm current conditions with your local SAPS station or business security forum.
CCTV & Security Services for East Rand Businesses
CCTV Installation
AI-powered HD and 4K systems for warehouses, factories, yards and offices, with remote viewing and multi-site management. More on CCTV Systems →
Access Control & LPR
Biometric, card and mobile access, turnstiles, boom gates and licence plate recognition for gates and weighbridges. More on Access Control →
24/7 Offsite Monitoring
AI-filtered monitoring from our own control room, with operators verifying alerts before escalating. More on Offsite Monitoring →
Electric Fencing & Perimeter
SANS 10222-3 compliant electric fencing for long industrial boundaries, paired with camera verification. More on Electric Fencing →
Video Analytics
Person and vehicle detection, virtual tripwires, loitering alerts and forklift-zone safety analytics. More on Video Analytics →
Inverter & Solar Backup
Backup power that keeps cameras, recorders and gates running through load shedding and outages. More on Solar Solutions →
Industries We Support on the East Rand
- ✓Warehousing, air cargo & distribution: Isando, Spartan, Jet Park, Meadowdale (see our warehouse and logistics CCTV guide)
- ✓Manufacturing & metal processing: Wadeville, Alrode, Elandsfontein, Tunney
- ✓Transport & fleet operations: Boksburg, Germiston, N3 and N12 corridor depots
- ✓Industrial parks & commercial property: Kempton Park, Bedfordview, Edenvale, Benoni
- ✓Mining-linked & heavy industry: Springs, Brakpan, Nigel (see mining security)
- ✓Retail & shopping centres: Boksburg, Benoni, Alberton (see retail CCTV)
Standards Behind Every East Rand System
IEC 62676-4 (DORI)
Sets the pixel density for each camera, so perimeter, dock and cage footage is fit for its purpose and usable as evidence.
SANS 10222-3 & EFC
Electric fences on industrial boundaries are built to SANS 10222-3 and handed over with an Electrical Fence System Certificate (EFC).
POPIA
Workplace CCTV needs a defined purpose, signage, restricted access and justified retention, and must never cover toilets or change rooms.
Power continuity
Backup is sized for the full security load, including cameras, recorders, switches and gate motors, not just the recorder.
What to Ask Any East Rand Security Installer
Use this checklist to compare quotes, whether or not you choose us.
- What is your PSIRA number? Then check it on psira.co.za.
- Are you SAIDSA accredited? Your insurer may insist on it.
- Will you assess the site in person? Industrial quotes without a site visit are guesswork.
- What DORI level is each camera designed for? Megapixels alone do not answer this.
- How are gates, docks and the perimeter covered? These are where most East Rand losses happen.
- Who monitors after hours, and from where? Ask whether the control room is in-house.
- What happens during load shedding? Backup power should be in the design, not an extra.
- What support is local? Ask where the nearest branch is and what response times are in writing.
CCTV Security Surveillance East Rand Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about CCTV, access control, licence plate recognition and offsite monitoring for warehouses, manufacturers and logistics operators in Isando, Jet Park, Germiston, Wadeville, Alrode, Boksburg, Benoni and across Ekurhuleni.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We install and support CCTV, access control and monitoring systems across the East Rand (City of Ekurhuleni), including Edenvale, Bedfordview, Germiston, Wadeville, Elandsfontein, Tunney, Meadowdale, Isando, Spartan, Jet Park, Kempton Park, Chloorkop, Pomona, Boksburg, Benoni, Alberton, Alrode, Springs, Brakpan and Nigel.
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Yes. Our Gauteng branch is at 23 Linksfield Rd, Dunvegan, Edenvale, 1609, inside Ekurhuleni itself. Most East Rand industrial nodes, including Isando, Germiston and Boksburg, are a short drive away. Call (011) 454-5440 or email cctv@cctvgauteng.co.za.
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Air-cargo and distribution warehouses around OR Tambo usually need licence plate recognition at every gate, a wide dynamic range camera on each dock door, identify-level cameras on high-value cages, AI or thermal perimeter detection and 24/7 offsite monitoring. Our warehouse and logistics CCTV guide explains each zone in detail.
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Heavy manufacturing sites typically combine perimeter detection and electric fencing on long boundaries, access control and cameras on raw-material and finished-goods stores (especially copper, brass and other resaleable metals), vehicle LPR at the weighbridge and gate, and after-hours monitoring across large, older stands.
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We secure the depot end: LPR and overview cameras on every gate lane, yard coverage for parked trucks and trailers, access control for drivers and contractors, and monitored alerts when vehicles move out of hours. The timestamped gate record also helps when reconciling a load or a hijacking report with your fleet tracking provider.
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It depends on what each camera must show. Under the IEC 62676-4 DORI framework, detecting a person needs about 25 pixels per metre, observing activity about 62, recognising a known person about 125 and identifying a stranger about 250. We specify each camera by the pixel density its job needs rather than by megapixels alone.
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East Rand installations are designed with inverter and solar backup sized for cameras, recorders, network switches and gate motors together, plus protected cabling, so the site keeps recording through load shedding, cable theft and local substation failures.
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Yes. Our AI-filtered offsite monitoring runs from our own in-house control room. AI analytics raise alerts only for defined events, and trained operators verify each one before escalating to site management, armed response or SAPS.
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Yes. Businesses with sites across the East Rand, Johannesburg, Midrand or Pretoria can view, manage and monitor every location from a single multi-site platform.
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Yes, when it is done correctly. POPIA requires a defined purpose, visible signage, restricted access to footage and a retention period you can justify, and cameras must not cover private areas such as toilets or change rooms. We set these up at handover.
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Cost depends on site size, the number of gates, dock doors and entrances, camera and access control device count, and whether monitoring, perimeter protection or backup power is included. A free on-site assessment gives you an accurate, itemised quote.
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Because our Gauteng branch is in Edenvale, East Rand site assessments can usually be arranged quickly. We walk the site, map the risks zone by zone and follow up with a written design and quote before any work is scheduled.
Have a question not covered here? Contact our Edenvale team for a free on-site assessment of your East Rand site.
Why East Rand Businesses Choose CCTV Security Surveillance
- Our Gauteng branch is in Edenvale, inside Ekurhuleni, so East Rand sites are close to home for assessments, installs and support
- Protecting South African businesses since 1967, with more than 50,000 cameras installed for over 7,000 clients
- Deep experience with warehousing, air cargo, logistics and manufacturing sites like those around OR Tambo, Germiston and Alrode
- Our own 24/7 control room, so the operators watching your site work for us, not a subcontractor
- Cameras specified by DORI level for gates, docks, stores and perimeters, not by megapixels alone
- Backup power and protected cabling designed in from day one against load shedding and cable theft
- Free on-site assessment and a written, zone-by-zone proposal before you commit
- PSIRA Registered: No. 4412150
- SAIDSA Grade A Installer: No. ASP-1571
- POPIA Compliant: data protection aligned with the Information Regulator (South Africa)
- B-BBEE Level 2: 125% procurement recognition
Reviewed for accuracy by
Tian Reyneke
Director, CCTV Security Surveillance · PSIRA #4349592
Tian has spent 23 years with CCTV Security Surveillance designing and overseeing security systems for commercial and industrial clients, with a particular focus on warehouses, logistics yards and manufacturing plants of the kind found across the East Rand. He reviews this page to make sure the guidance matches how systems are actually specified, installed and monitored on local sites.
Last reviewed . Written by the CCTV Security Surveillance team and updated when local conditions, standards or our services change.
Contact Our East Rand Team
Gauteng branch, Edenvale (East Rand)
CCTV Security Surveillance23 Linksfield Rd, Dunvegan
Edenvale, 1609, Gauteng
Phone: (011) 454-5440
Email: cctv@cctvgauteng.co.za
National: 0861 002 288
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Related Reading & Nearby Branches
- CCTV for Warehousing & LogisticsZone-by-zone camera guide for the warehouses and distribution centres that dominate the East Rand.
- Warehouse & Logistics Security SolutionsOur industry page for logistics operators, depots and distribution centres.
- Access Control & LPRGate, weighbridge and staff-entrance control for industrial sites.
- Inverter & Solar BackupKeeping East Rand security systems running through outages.
- CCTV in JohannesburgOur neighbouring page for the CBD, City Deep and the southern industrial belt.
- CCTV in SandtonCorporate and multi-tenant security for Sandton, Rivonia and Bryanston.
- CCTV in MidrandWaterfall, Corporate Park and the N1 logistics corridor.
- CCTV in PretoriaOur Pretoria page for Tshwane businesses.
Sources & References
- South African Police Service: crime statistics
- City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
- Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)
- South African Intruder Detection Services Association (SAIDSA)
- Information Regulator (South Africa): POPIA
- IEC 62676-4: Video surveillance systems for use in security applications, application guidelines (DORI)
- SANS 10222-3: Electrical security installations, electric security fences
Running a warehouse in Jet Park, a plant in Wadeville or a depot in Boksburg? Our Edenvale team can assess your site and design a system around your gates, docks, stores and perimeter, free of charge.