Background Checks & Pre-Employment Screening in South Africa

BENEFITS

here's why...

In today’s world, the reliance on people’s honesty on their CVs and the “old school” checks on previous employment is simply not sufficient to safeguard your company from the risks associated with hiring or recruiting of people.

The high levels of dishonesty and CV fraud coupled with wholesale identity theft has become a global crisis in the recruitment world.

You, your company and your HR department owe it to yourselves to partner with a background screening agency that you can completely rely on to consistently protect and circumvent you employing or entering into business agreements with high-risk individuals, dishonest vendors, scam artists and politically compromised individuals.

Engaging Searchlight to handle the stress of screening applicants and allowing us to run a battery of background screening techniques, including two (2) types of criminal record checks, the chances of making that wrong hiring decision is strongly mitigated and will provide you with peace of mind that the right decision has been made.

Professional background screening will prevent unsuitable candidates or vendors from conning their way into your business.
Receiving factual and accurate reports that actually assist you in making a hiring decision, through our full suite of background screening processes, prevents you from wasting valuable time on those not suited for your business.
Increased protection and mitigation of risks associated with competitive intelligence.
Chances of malpractice are drastically reduced when candidates are screened and assessed for their real employment history.
HR can focus on HR functions, resting easy in the knowledge that candidates have been vetted thoroughly.
Criminal record checks are performed directly by us, immediately allowing HR to cut out individuals with criminal records.
On-site fingerprint services offer valuable time saving for HR departments and labour brokers.

We offer services across Africa, Europe and the Americas.

About Us

Who we are

Searchlight Background Screening Services (S.B.S.S) is a division of D&K Management Consultants; the longest running, second (2^nd) generation Commercial, Forensic and Criminal Investigation and intelligence company in sub-Saharan Africa.

Our clients have come to recognise the value in partnering with a professional Background Screening and Vetting company, whilst enjoying the added benefits of our professional suite of services from our Forensic and Criminal Investigation departments.

30 years of investigation and background screening experience

“Look into their past
to safeguard your future.”

Specialising in:

Criminal Record Checks
Medical Certificate Verifications & Sick Note Fraud
Credit Bureau Database Searches
Comprehensive Background Screening
Qualification Verifications
OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)
BEE Compliance
Politically Compromised Individuals / Companies
Financial Risk Research
Due Diligence Investigations

Services

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Background Screening: A Crucial Service

Prior to employing or hiring a candidate, it is imperative to get a real insight into who or what you are dealing with.

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MEDICAL CERTIFICATE VERIFICATIONS & SICK NOTE FRAUD

The high level of medical certificate fraud currently faced in South Africa, has made it essential to verify medical certificates.

ANTI-FRAUD AND RISK PORTFOLIOS ON SUPPLIERS/VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS

Fake websites and fraudulent social media profiles created by disreputable businesses.

THE PROBLEMS WE SOLVE

You now have a partner that will help you make great hiring decisions and work with you to safeguard your reputation and profits.

Personal Due Diligence

Investigations to ensure the prospective employer is fully aware of the risks, benefits and costs in a hiring decision.

Criminal Record Checks

This service gives employers full access to a candidate’s criminal record information.

VERIFYING CV's

Strict background checks to secure against this potential threat and ensure every CV is investigated and verified.

Pre-Employment Polygraph

This gives employers the power to verify the information supplied by candidates during the recruitment process.

Background Screening Services & Criminal Record Checks