Close protection, secure transport, surveillance and risk advisory for executives, families and organisations — planned on intelligence and delivered with discretion.
IMF Intelligence Services is a specialist intelligence and protection provider based in South Africa. We protect executives, public figures, families, corporates and institutions with security plans built around each client's actual risk — not a one-size-fits-all guard.
Five service lines that work on their own or together — so one call covers the officer, the vehicle, the route and the risk report.
Armed and unarmed protection officers for executives, public figures and families — from a single officer to a full detail.
Protection-trained chauffeurs, airport transfers, school runs and inter-provincial travel, with armoured vehicles on request.
Discreet evidence-gathering for corporates, legal teams and private clients — and counter-surveillance when you are the one being watched.
Guarding, armed response, alarm monitoring and strike or unrest protection for homes, estates, sites and events.
Threat analysis, risk assessments and intelligence gathering that inform every deployment — or stand alone as a report.
Describe the situation and we'll recommend the right level of protection — nothing more, nothing less.
Start a confidential briefUse the secure booking form, call or email — tell us the service, dates, locations and any special requirements.
We confidentially assess the threat picture and the level of protection your situation actually calls for.
You receive a clear quote — officers, transport and costs listed line by line, with no hidden fees.
Once confirmed, your briefed team deploys and stays reachable through our operations line.
Low-profile, professional protection designed to blend in with your day — not draw attention to it.
Our teams mobilise on short notice for urgent assignments across Gauteng and beyond.
From Johannesburg to other provinces and international destinations, your protection moves with you.
Security doesn't sleep, and neither do we. The operations line is answered day and night.
For executives, families and companies who need protection regularly, a monthly retainer secures priority deployment, a named account manager and pre-agreed rates.
Discretion and safety are my top priorities. IMF provided both seamlessly.
We booked IMF for school runs and family airport transfers.
During my visit to Pretoria, IMF assigned a protection driver who knew every protocol and handled logistics with precision.
For planned assignments, we recommend at least 24 hours' notice so that routes, venues and arrival points can be assessed properly. Urgent requests are handled on short notice — call the operations line and we will confirm exactly what we can deploy and when.
Private security services in South Africa must be rendered by providers and officers registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). IMF's registration details are shown on every quotation, and we encourage every client to verify any provider directly with PSIRA before engaging them.
Most services are charged per officer per day. A 25% surcharge applies to deployments in high-risk areas, and 15% VAT is added where applicable. Travel distance and armoured vehicles are priced on your formal quote. The online estimator gives you a working budget in seconds.
Client identities, itineraries and residential details are shared only with the officers assigned to your mandate. A mutual non-disclosure agreement can be put in place on request, and personal information is processed in line with POPIA — see our privacy notice.
Yes. Inter-provincial secure travel is a core service, and our team can accompany clients to international destinations. Cross-border assignments are planned around each country's legal requirements — including firearm restrictions — which we confirm with you in advance.
An unarmed officer provides a discreet protective presence, advance checks and logistics — ideal for corporate settings and low-threat travel. An armed officer is a licensed, firearm-competent protection officer deployed where the risk assessment warrants it. A Senior Operative leads multi-officer details and coordinates planning on the ground.
Tell us what you need. We'll assess the risk and come back with a clear, itemised quote.
In immediate danger? Call SAPS on 10111 or 112 from a mobile first. Then call the IMF operations line on +27 87 265 5256.
