If you are planning to register for a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree, one of the most important requirements set by many universities is the submission of a Police Clearance Certificate not older than three (3) months. While this requirement may seem administrative, it plays a critical role in safeguarding learners and maintaining professional standards within the teaching […]
CSI introduced the Sexual Offenders Clearance Checks service in 2022 as a supportive measure to assist clients in meeting compliance requirements, particularly where screening against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) is necessary. Despite our commitment to facilitating this process, it has become clear that the responsible government departments currently lack the operational capacity […]
In South Africa, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Act is a regulatory framework designed to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. The Act places obligations on various industries to ensure they comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures. The following industries are typically required to comply with the FIC […]
The National Register for Sex Offenders contains the particulars of individuals who have been convicted of sexual offences against children and mentally disabled people. Apply for a clearance certificate to find out whether you, a prospective employee, or someone else is on the register. I’ve written about the need for greater oversight where the care […]
The ACFE recently published its Occupational Fraud 2022: A Report to the Nations, which presents results of annual research around occupational fraud. It’s a lengthy document full of stats and information relevant to business owners who take a zero-tolerance approach to fraud. Forwarned is forearmed, after all. Background screening also features in the report, with […]
Almost two thirds of Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres and after school care facilities are “backmarket ECDs”. It’s up to parents and the community to ensure that staff at these centres are screened and vetted.
Over the last few years we’ve been expanding CSI Africa’s nationwide capture footprint to make police clearance certificates and reports and identity verification more accessible throughout South Africa.
Scammers are increasingly targeting job seekers with promises of employment… if they pay for their own background checks.
On 3 February 2020 CSI Africa will open the doors of a new office dedicated to help educators through the South African Council for Educators (SACE) membership registration process.
Human capital risk is often rewarded a mere cursory glance. That is, until something bad happens. As a business owner or representative of your company’s HR team, there is a duty of care to be observed, and it begins with the interview process. Optimism bias is an interesting concept. It refers to the belief that […]
