security systems through dedicated off-site
monitoring services. The advantages are
clear – this combines the immediacy and
comfort of dedicated security personnel on
site with the security of off-site surveillance
operators who expertly evaluate all risks
by carefully observing and interpreting any
activity or data, and accurately predicting and
anticipating any potential negative incidents.
You can choose the level of off-site monitoring
you need. Most clients opt for event-triggered
monitoring or proactive remote ‘patrolling’.
The former system will initiate monitoring if
an alarm is triggered, either automatically by
some form of sensor, or by a panic button,
while the latter consists of regular remote
‘patrols’ in which surveillance professionals will working – be it mining, marine or residential increased efficiency and improved customer
regularly check the camera feeds. For clients estates. And the training does not end with service.
requiring a very high level of security, Servest the ‘hard’ skills; each staff member is also an sustainability and growth of our organisation,
also offers continuous remote surveillance, ambassador for Servest and for your estate, so it is important for us, rather than to offer
which means that someone will be keeping an so you can be confident that residents and you a mere service, to strategically partner
eye on your property 24/7. visitors alike will be greeted with a smile, and with you and present integrated solutions
that security officers spend most of their that optimise and support your own business
new working day giving directions to visitors, and strategy,
technologies as they come on board, and – if generally being helpful. It’s a bit like flight bottom line. This is how we can add value to
they are clearly an improvement – promptly attendants, who spend most of their time your business, and we set ourselves apart
implements them. pouring coffee and serving meals, but who from our competitors.
Servest
continually
evaluates
PERFECT PROCESSES
While surveillance is all very well, it’s not
Our
customers
thereby
are
increasing
vital
to
your
the
triple
are actually there to save your life in an
emergency.
We deliver multiple solutions that enable
functionality, create comfort, ensure safety,
much use if it’s not backed up by effective ULTIMATE EFFICIENCY
responses, which is why Servest personnel At Servest our goal is to optimise our structure
are well trained in the processes they need to and
processes
to
ensure
and enhance efficiency. Basically, we make
reduced
your world a better, safer, place to live.
cost,
follow should the system register a security
breach. Depending on the situation, this may
include sending back-up security personnel to
support on-site staff.
THE HUMAN ELEMENT
While technology is absolutely essential in
modern security systems, it cannot take the
place of well-trained dedicated people, which
is why Servest invests so much time and
energy in training their security personnel.
Servest security personnel are specifically
trained in the sector in which they will be
Following a landmark Black Economic
Empowerment deal with our investment
holding company Kagiso Tiso Holdings,
Servest is the first majority black-owned
facilities management company on
the African continent with a significant
multicurrency presence in Africa.
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