Description
We offer a full bouquet of background checks and vetting services to organisations. This ensures that candidates don’t falsify information on their Curriculum Vitaes (CVs). Effective Employee Screening results in the right employees that positively impact on productivity, morale and profitability. It eliminates high staff-turnover and welcomes competent, effective and dedicated candidates.
Once we have received your order, a consultant from The Focus Group will be in touch with you to commence the verification process.
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Verification Type | Description | Turnaround Time | Cost |
Directorship Search | Summary of companies the candidate is/was a director in. | 2 Business Days | R100 per person |
Employment History | Employment is confirmed with a company’s HR or Payroll Department. | 2 Business Days | R200 per person |
Employment References | Performance and behaviour based reference. | 5 Business Days | R600 per person |
SA Fraud Check | A database detailing fraudulent activity in the workplace by an individual. | 2 Business Days | R100.00 per person (SA) |
Citizenship | To confirm whether or not the candidate has South African Citizenship. | 2 Business Days | R200.00 per person |
SA ID Verification | To confirm that the ID number provided does in fact belong to the particular individual. | Real Time Response | R100.00 per person |
SA Passport Verification | To confirm the passport is valid as per the Department of Home Affairs. | 5 Business Days | R200 per person |
Permanent Residency Permit | Verify the validity of the Permanent Residency Permit. | 6 Business Days | R2000 per person |
Visa Verification | Verify the validity of a Temporary Permit. | 6 Business Days | R2000 per person |
SA Driver's License Verification | Verify the validity of the Driver’s License including: The code; Date Issued; Expiry date; and License Number. | 2 Business Days | R100 per person |
World Check | A database of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), Sanctions and heightened risk individuals and organisations is used around the world to help to identify and manage financial, regulatory and reputational risk. | 2 Business Days | R800 per person |
Social Media Screening - Full | Social media screening allows insight into the public & online personality of the candidate, including a behavioral summary, scoring, explanations on information found and a detailed summary. | 3 Business Days | R500 per person |
National Tertiary Qualification / National Qualification Register | South African Tertiary Qualifications (Degrees, Certificates and Diplomas) are verified via the National Qualifications Register (NQR®), and also directly via the institutions concerned, if they have not already subscribed to the NQR®. | NQR®: Next business day. 4 business days if not on the NQR® | R150 per qualification |
Short Courses / Certificates | Verification of Short Courses, Diplomas and Certificates by other Educational Institutions, whether formal or informal. | 4-6 Business Days | R150 per qualification |
African / International Qualification | Verification of African or International qualifications. | On request | R450 per qualification |
Qualification Membership | Memberships of professional organizations or institutions are verified via the particular organizations concerned. | 2 Business Days | R150 per qualification |
Qualification Membership | Memberships of professional organizations or institutions are verified via the particular organizations concerned. | 2 Business Days | R150 per qualification |
National Matric Qualification – Post 1992 | South African Matric (Grade 12) Verification with the various Provincials Departments of Education. | Next Business Day | R150 per qualification |
National Matric Qualification – Pre 1992 | South African Matric (Grade 12) Verification with Umalusi. | 7-10 Business Days | R150 per qualification |