AFIS Fingerprint Capture Technologies
The PISA Integrity Assessment Centre can provide a wide range of personal information verification services using the AFIS fingerprint capturing system, which is an easy to implement and effective tool to learn more about the current staff members or applicants at a company. These verification checks can be done on an individual basis or can be selected to form part of a custom pre-employment screening package. A proper background verification is the most basic and least complex means of vetting an applicant to ensure that they were honest on various facets of their application. These verifications can provide vital information needed by companies before they commit to hiring an employee.
The verifications can be conducted at your premises or in our offices. The PISA Integrity Assessment Centre screen the following information.
AVAILABLE BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Criminal check done with a set of electronic fingerprints (24-48 hours turnaround time)
ID Verification
This check confirms that the ID number provided does in fact belong to the particular individual. The verification is conducted by matching the Name and Surname of the individual to the ID number provided.
Visa Verification
Verify the validity of a temporary permit as well as verify the validity of a work permit document.
Permanent & Temporary Residence Permits
Temporary Residence Permits
Temporary residence permits are issued on request to applicants who intend to visit South Africa for a period of over three-months but not exceeding three-years. A Work Permit can also be classified under a Temporary permit category.
Permanent Residence Permits
A foreigner qualifies for a direct permanent residence permit if the applicant has lived in South Africa on the basis of a work permit for a minimum of five-years.
Permanent Residency-on-other-grounds permits applies to foreigners who:
- Are in possession of a permanent work offer in South Africa
- Have exceptional skills and qualifications
- Intend to establish a business in South Africa
- Qualify as refugees in terms of Section 27(c) of the Refugees Act
- Qualify as retired persons
- Are financially independent or
- Are relatives (biologically or judicially adopted) of a South African citizen or permanent residence permit holder.
Asylum Seeker and Refugee Permit
We can verify the validity of an Asylum seeker and refugee permit
Naturalization
This check confirms whether an individual who has obtained citizenship for South Africa, was previously a citizen of another country.
Marital Trace
This check verifies an individual’s marital status, as registered in South Africa’s official Register.
Matric Certificate Check
Verify South African Matric (Grade 12) and Senior Certificate qualifications of applicants
Tertiary Qualifications Check
Southern African Tertiary qualifications from 27 universities (certificates, diplomas, degrees, honours, masters, Doctorates) are verified via the National Qualifications Register . The NQR greatly increases the speed and accuracy at which a verification of a qualification can be obtained.
Additionally, tertiary qualification verifications can be sourced from universities world-wide.
Drivers Licence Checks
Verify whether an individual’s Drivers Licence is authentic, valid or expired. In addition to standard driver’s license, we can also verify Professional Drivers Permits (PrDP) and various licence codes as well as Leaner’s Licenses.
Learners licences can also be checked.
Vehicle Ownership
This product confirms the registration details, make and model as well as current owners of the licence number returned in the Vehicle Registration check.
Vehicle Registration
This product provides you with the number of vehicles listed against an individuals’ South African ID number. This check also provides information regarding a company’s vehicle fleet.
Consumer Records
A typical Consumer Credit check returns the following information:
- Defaults and judgements, if any
- Notices (e.g. sequestrations), if any
- Address and job histories
- Previous enquiry histories
- And several other items
Company Credit Check
The Company Credit Standing provides information about the business stability of a company by checking the following:
- Trade on File
- Statutory Detail on File
- Subject Default
- Principal Detail
- Enquiry History
- Bank on File
- Deeds on File
Sequestration & Consumer Trace
Sequestration
The Sequestration check verifies if an individual has been declared insolvent. Insolvency in South African law refers to a status of diminished legal capacity imposed by the courts on persons who are unable to pay their debts, or whose liabilities exceed their assets.
This consumer check is pertinent to when an organisation hires an individual in a position of trust and handling of finances.
Consumer Trace
The trace provides you with the following information which includes:
- Address History
- Contact Numbers History and
- Employment History.
Fraud Listing Check
This is a register detailing fraudulent behaviour on the part of persons attempting to obtain goods or services or who were involved in fraudulent activity in the workplace by an individual.
Retail Employment History
This check confirms whether a candidate ever worked within the retail industry and if so, who the candidate worked for, what their staff number was, their start and their end dates.
PSIRA Registration
Verify the registration status of a juristic person with the Private Security Officers Regulatory Authority.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) & Employment Confirmation
Verifies employment for a period specified by the client.
Employment Reference
Employment references are available globally.
Employment Confirmation
- Employment is confirmed only with a company’s Human Resource or Payroll Department. Confirms the dates of employment, a candidates’ position, reason for leaving and the Referee’s position.
Employment Reference – Standard Competency Questionnaire
- Competency based reference with up to 8 different competencies being confirmed.
Employment Reference – Executive Competency Questionnaire
- Competency based reference with up to 18 different competencies being confirmed.
Character Reference
- Reference done on the candidate’s character, their responsibilities, strengths, weaknesses.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) Gaps Analysis
Confirm past employment over a period of 3 – 5 years, identify career gaps and the reasons thereof.
Bank Account / Code Verification
This will establish whether the person’s bank account details are correct and valid and verifies the identity of the account holder against the account number supplied.
The company’s bank information is investigated by the credit bureau on either a company or individual – the bank code will be supplied for the amount specified.
Company Checks
Company checks carried out on vendors will determine whether the company is registered and is operating legitimately.
Company Fraud Check – this check is performed to highlight fraudulent activity in the workplace by an individual.
Company World Check
To support in the identification and management of financial, regulatory and reputational risk, a database of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), Sanctions and heightened risk organisations is used around the world.
This check offers:
- The ability to expose hidden risk in business relationships and human networks
- The company’s bank information is investigated by the credit bureau on either a company or individual – the bank code will be supplied for the amount specified.
- The ability to form part of a comprehensive employee and procurement vetting process
- The ability to identify Politically Exposed People – Notifies clients of whether a person is politically exposed or listed as an individual on over 200 sanction lists.
Deeds Search
A deed search returns properties and the relevant details of each property registered to an individual and or an organisation.
CIPC Report
The Company Credit Standing provides information about the business stability of a company by checking the following:
- Trade on File
- Statutory Detail on File
- Subject Default
- Principal Detail
- Enquiry History
- Bank on File
- Deeds on File
Directorship Register
The Directorship Register checks whether or not the individual has any business interests in companies registered with the Companies Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
SARS Verification
- SARS VAT Registration – confirming that the VAT number is valid and issued to the company by SARS.
- SARS Tax Clearance Certificate – Verifies the clearance certificate directly with SARS to ensure ongoing compliance.
Persal Check
State Employee Verification establishes whether an individual is employed by the State on a National and Provincial level.
Treasury Non-Preferred Suppliers List
National Treasury has a non-preferred public-sector list. Suppliers on this list are precluded to do business within the public sector.
B-BBEE Certificate Verification
The verification is conducted on companies to verify and fully validate the details of the company’s B-BBEE status.
All of these services can be ordered individually, or can be combined into an effective screening program designed for your needs and budget.