Services
CREDIT CHECK
Identifying information including your personal details, previous details. It shows debt that you have incurred mainly credit card debt, mortgage and car payments, other loans and your payments employing a person with undisclosed credit history could place your business at risk incurring unnecessary costs.
FSA has collaborated itself with reputable Credit bureaus in South Africa:
Compuscan
Transunion
ExperianCredit Check
XDS
Credit Check
Examples of a consumer credit check returning the information below:
Defaults and judgments
Current and previous employment history
The marital status will be as stated
Notices which are court judgments, Sequestration orders and administration orders
Current validated Banking details
ID Number provided is valid and belongs to candidate
Confirmation of address stated is current and correct as well as the property stated is owned by the candidate
Comprehensive Credit
Combined credit reports will be a detailed report from:
Transunion, Compuscan, Experian, XDS
Consumer Records
Provided below is the company credit standing information regarding business stability of a company by vetting the following:
Enquiry History Check
Deeds stated on file Check
Bank File Check
Trade Stated On File Check
Statutory Detailed On File Check
Subject Default Check
Principle Detail Check
Company Credit Checks
Provided below is the company credit standing information regarding business stability of a company by vetting the following:
Enquiry History Check
Deeds stated on file Check
Bank File Check
Trade Stated On File Check
Statutory Detailed On File Check
Subject Default Check
Principle Detail Check
Consumer Trace
Consumer tracing allows businesses to trace defective payers, tracking of defective payers, trace non payers this allows businesses to safeguard themselves from risks and losses, allowing your business to grow and prosper.
Consumer Trace provides you detailed information which includes.
Employment detailed history
Address detailed history
Contact numbers history
Sequestration
Sequestration checks confirm acknowledgement of candidate being insolvent
This consumer check is for a particular organisation who intends to hire a candidate which may be entrusted with handling the finance of an organisation.
Gross Income Predictor
This check allows you to see the predicted gross monthly income of an applicant
Salary Bracket
Predicted Income
A level of confidence of the income prediction of an individual
CRIMINAL CHECKS
Employment of individuals with a criminal record can cause an organisation : Financial Losses, Reputational harm.
Criminal Record Checks
Ensure you are protected from the risks and costs of employing an individual with a criminal record.
Legislation states that a candidates fingerprints are to be captured by a trained Certified Biometrics Officer. These fingerprints are legally required to be verified by using a digitally captured fingerprints using Afiswitch technology which verifies the electronically captured fingerprints against the South African Police Services (SAPS) database. Fingerprints can be captured at an office near you. Contact FSA is a proud accreditation AFISWITCH Reseller.
FSA can assist you in obtaining a SAPS Police Clearance Certificate via simple process:
◦ Submission of SAPS 91 (A) Form must be completed, which can be done at your nearest police station
◦ A letter with the following information needs to be attached and submitted to us:
– Request for Police Clearance
– Reason for police clearance
– Full names and ID Number
◦ The original set of the fingerprints and completed SAPS 91 (A) Form completed
The SAPS 91(A) Form and official letter needs to be couriered or deliver for FSA offices.
SAPS 91(A) Criminal Clearnce Procedure
Criminal checks can also be done on a SAPS 91(A) Form where the implementation of AFISWITCH may not be a good option to your organisation.
Companies using this option must follow a few simple steps:
- On a company letterheadcriminal checks, state the organisation name requesting Afiswitch to conduct a criminal check request.
- A completed SAPS 91 (A) Form, attached with a copy of the ID or passport document and FSA completed consent form.
All information including original set of fingerprints and documentation to be couriered or delivered to FSA offices.
Afiswitch
FSA can assist in the implantation of AFISWITCH technology into your organisation in 3 simple ways:
- Purchases a scanner device from FSA.
- FSA would train members of your staff to capture fingerprints.
- Capture and submit a candidates Fingerprints to FSA verification.
A Great alternative to Afiswitch training to make an appointment with our very own mobile capture certified Biometric officers who would capture candidate fingerprints at your organisation and submit them on behalf of your organisation.
FSA Fingerprint Zone
FSA offers its clients a National Fingerprint Footprint in which candidates are enabled to go through to one of our strategic partners or any of our FSA Offices to have their fingerprint captured for a criminal record check.
Contact FSA today for more information and booking on making use of Afiswitch National Fingerprint Footprint
DRIVERS LICENSE CHECK
Fake documents such as a driver’s license is easy to obtain therefore verification for authentication of driver license is a must. Accidents involving unlicensed staff can result in financial liability for the employer.
Verification of an applicant stating if his/her driver’s license, learner’s license, professional driving permit is valid.
Drivers License Check
FSA offers its clients a National Fingerprint Footprint in which candidates are enabled to go through to one of our strategic partners or any of our FSA Offices to have their fingerprint captured for a criminal record check.
Contact FSA today for more information and booking on making use of Afiswitch National Fingerprint Footprint
Drivers Accident History
FSA is able to verify a candidate has been involved in any reported vehicles lodged on the e-Natis system or accident history reports via e-Natis system
Drivers License History
FSA is able to verify if the candidate has been involved in any reported vehicles lodged on the e-Natis system.
Vehicle Ownership
Vehicle ownership information provides a detailed report of vehicles listed against a candidates South African Identification Number. Furthermore the check is able to provide information in respect to a company’s vehicle fleet
ID VERIFICATION
Verify that a South African ID Number and Passport number is valid and belongs to the specific person indeed. Be sure that the person you dealing with is who they say they are.
ID Verification
Confirmation ID Number belonging to the particular individual. Met someone online? Verify their ID Number for your safety.
Citizenship Check
Confirmation of citizenship in South Africa
Passport Check
A person’s passport is confirmed with the department of Home Affairs to be valid or not.
Martial Status and Death Certification
FSA is able to verify marital status and confirm the authenticity of a Death certificate.
Work Permits
FSA is able to verify work permits issued to foreigners. Namely there are 4 different types of work permits.
◦ Quota Work Permits – Issued to address skills shortages in South Africa.
◦ General Work Permits – Those who intend to work in South Africa
◦ Exceptional Skills work permits – Issued to highly qualified or individuals with exceptional skills valid for 3 years
◦ Intra Company transfer work permits
Valid for 2 years in which their company transfer the individual to work in a South African Company.
Intra Company transfer work permit cannot be renewed or extended.
Permanent Residents Permits
Foreigner qualifies for permanent residence if he/she lived in South Africa with a work permit for a minimum of 5 years.
For a full list of permanent residence exceptions please contact FSA info@forensicssa.co.za
Temporary Residence Permits
Temporary residence permits are given to applicants who wish to stay in South Africa for 3 months but not longer than 3 years.
CCMA
FSA are able to verify if an applicant has a history at the CCMA. This verification checks any CCMA judgments or awards against the candidate.
Death Certification
Confirms the authenticity of a death certificate.
Death of Natualization
Naturalization is a process whereby a citizen of one country becomes a citizen of another
QUALIFICATIONS CHECKS
Every business wishes to acquire highly skilled and knowledgeable employees and therefore verifications of Matric, Tertiary education, Certificates, Diplomas, Masters, Honours, Degrees, Short courses, PhD’s and other credentials that applicants claim are essential.
Matric Certification Check
FSA has partnered with Umalusi to verify all South African Matric (Grade 12) and Senior Certificate qualification. We are able to verify Pre 1992 Matric through our many partnerships and different relationships with Provisional Departments of education. Matric certificates are the most faked qualification.
Tertiary Education Check
FSA is able to verify all South African Tertiary qualifications and with its great partnerships with the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and South African universities which allows us to provide accurate, timeless, verification of qualifications obtained.
FSA Can now source global qualification checks. Employment of a candidate with fraudulently qualifications can put your organisation at risk, and legal issues.
Membership Check
FSA verifies individual and business membership with the organisations in which membership can be a threat to your organisation.
Contact FSA at info@forensicssa.co.za to query a comprehensive list of professional organisation whereby verifications can be performed.
Institution Accrediation
Fake Qualifications are on a rise, Institutions handing out fake degrees, diplomas, certificates, be wise and conduct an Institution Accreditation check before you register. FSA verifies whether an Academic Institution is accredited by governing bodies of higher education in South Africa.
Fit and Proper Compliance Check (FAIS)
Allows clients to verify a candidates Financial Regulatory Compliance with legislation which is paramount to the financial and insurance sectors.
This verification determines if a candidate is allowed by the Financial Services Board (FSB) to give advice to consumers on Financial and Insurance services.
Legislation has changed the standard since 2008 whereby an adviser would need to obtain to be identified as fit and proper.
FAIS Checks can be conducted in most of African Countries.
A perfect check for a person in your company who deals and handles the Finance. Verify them to be Fit and Proper.
PROFIENCY ASSEMENTMENTS
Guarantee that you have the best employee for the position, A guideline to help making decisions.
Psychometric & Compentecy Based Assesments
FSA will consult with members of your organisation to determine the most crucial competences that are needed by a candidate to be prosperous in a particular role.
We also offer team assessments in line
With an organisations competency requirements to ensure the right people are employed for the position.
Asssessment That Focuses On:
-Leadership skills
-Abilities
-Interactive assessments
-Behavior
Assessments reports help organisations understand an applicant on an in-depth level for skills developments or on a recruitment selection.
FSA Has many assessment tools tailor made to each organisation needs. Our assessment tools are strictly found to be valid and legal in terms of South Africa’s labor legislation. Should our comprehensive list of assessment tools are not able to suit your organisation. FSA will aim to accommodate a specific tool that is required by your organisation should it not be on our already comprehensive list of assessment tools.
Some of our assessment tools include:
- Literacy tests
- Call Centre assessments
- Integrity assessments
- Personality profile
- Security assessments
- Numeracy test
VENDOR CHECKS
Choose one of our incredible vendor checks before conducting business and transactions with a new company, organisation or client. The more information you have on a vendor the better informed you are to take business decisions. Some of the reports include BEE Status, Tax clearance as well as Trade references.
All Credit active organisations in South Africa with information that maybe relevant to you or your organisation.
CIPC REPORT
FSA suggests you observe your vendor history before going ahead and working with any organisation.
The company credit standing supply data to determine the business structure of a company by vetting the following:
- Bank on file history
- Detailed trade of file report
- Statutory detailed on file report
- Principal detailed report
- Deeds report
- Subject default
- Enquiry history report
SARS Confirmation
Validation of SARS Tax Verification, Companies tax matters by verifying Vat Registration, Tax clearance certificates.
Directorship Registration
Directorship registration checks verify whether or not the company exist on the Companies intellectual property commission (CIPC)
World Verification
Global media research of 100,000
A large amount of employees vetting procedure
Notification to clients stating if a candidate is politically exposed or recorded as a candidate on over numerous sanction lists (Example 200)
Unexpected risks in a company relationship and human networks
Persal Verification
This functionality allows you to verify if a person Is employed in the public sector or not (National and Provisional level)
FRAUD PREVENTION SERVICES
Our Fraud Prevention Services contain a description of fraudulent behavior or activity in the workplace of individuals who attempt to access goods or services.
Psira
Private Security Officers Regulatory Authority.
Conducting this type of check will allow FSA to verify the registration status of natural persons with PSIRA.
Social Media Search
Know who you are communicating with.An individual’s information can be verified and validated thus allowing you to observe their background but when it comes to a person’s character you need a better vision at how they act in presentation of themselves.
FSA conducts a service that concedes insight on an individual’s online behavior which allows for a better understanding on the persons personality.
All information retrieved is strictly public domain and all FSA employees are bound by non-disclosure agreements.
Social Media Services Screened:
- YouTube
- Google +
Bank Account Verification
This check verifies that a person’s bank account details are equitable and verifies the identity of the account holder against the account number supplied.
Bank account verification checks confirm that an account is still in use to prevent dishonorable transactions.
When conducting this type of check the following data can be verified:
- Surname / Company Match
- ID number / Company Registration
- Initials Match
- Account Existence
- Account Status (Active)
Retail History
A retail history check verifies whether an individual has previously worked within the retail industry, who the person worked for, their employee number and the period that they were employed for.
Deed Search
Deed Searches verify registration details about a property whether it is registered to an organization or individual. This type of search is most useful for conveyances, researchers, valuators, estate agents, attorneys and surveyors or anybody that requires information or properties.
Individual and company property search
These deed searches consist of:
- Property Information
- Bond information
- Contract information
NB: An ERF search would need to be conducted to authenticate the physical address.
Voter Registration Status
Verification of voter registration status.
Marital Status
Verification of marital status in South Africa.
Fraud Listing
This check is conducted to discover any fraud listings in the register against a candidate
WORKPLACE REFFENCES
Candidates often fake their resumes. FSA can extract and eliminate this false information and assist in ensuring that your organization has acquired the perfect candidate.
Employment Reference
This confirms that a person has actually worked at the company stated. It includes positions, period of employment and reasons for leaving. A description of the candidate’s personality, behavior and character will also be retrieved.
Risk Assessments
This consists of standard personal credential verifications. Risk assessments are confirmed by the level of employment for the individual being shortlisted. Results will allow FSA to evaluate and suggest if the candidate is worthy or not.
GAP CV Investigation
This consists of standard personal credential verifications. Risk assessments are confirmed by the level of employment for the individual being shortlisted. Results will allow FSA to evaluate and suggest if the candidate is worthy or not.
Intergrated Reports
Character reference provides information that may underline areas of concern and therefore serve as a tool to eliminate discrimination in your recruitment process
EMPLOYEE ASSESSMENTS
This confirms that a person has actually worked at the company stated. It includes positions, period of employment and reasons for leaving. A description of the candidates personality, behavior and character will also be retrieved.
Psychometric Testing
Psychometric testing is a process used to find job-relevant information about you which an interview wouldn’t be able to do, it involves investigating the integration of information from various sources and consists of a variety of tests such as: a combination of aptitude and personality tests, tests of ability or intelligence and tests of interests or attitudes. This will allow you to effectively administer a candidate.
Skills Assessment
A skills assessment arbitrates whether or not an individual possesses the necessary skills that are required for the specific task.
IM Intergrity Assessment
This test is a specific type of personality test performed to assess an applicant’s honesty, trustworthiness, and dependability. FSA highly recommends such an assessment to prevent the candidate having a lack of integrity due to it being associated with counterproductive behaviors such as theft, violence, sabotage, disciplinary problems, and absenteeism.