11 August 2014

CSI Africa Launches All-in-One Background Screening Service

Submitted by: Amelia Griesel

Pretoria, Gauteng - August 11th, 2014 - CSI Africa, in conjunction with Fides and iFacts, has launched myScreening - the online central verification system that lets HR personnel and other registered users conduct a variety of background checks using a single online interface.

myScreening, an online central verification system, provides a single interface from which a large list of background checks can be conducted by registered users. Some of the background checks available in myScreening include:

  • Identity checks
  • Criminal record checks
  • Credit checks
  • CIPC and directors verification
  • Driver's licence verification
  • CV verification
  • Deeds

Background-checking and verification services have been available in South Africa for years, but involves a significant amount of red tape. Varying turnaround times and different result formats make it difficult to consolidate records for convenient access. Many organisations therefore find it hard to conduct efficient pre-employment screening programs to combat workplace crime which often includes internal theft and fraud.

The myScreening online central verification system boasts a direct connection to the Department of Home Affairs, and Afiswitch which interfaces with the South African Police Service (SAPS) Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to determine the criminal background status of a person.

Because of these direct connections, some results are available immediately.   Other screening results, such as criminal record checks and CV verification, are available in as little as 48 hours. All screening results are delivered in a convenient easy-to-read format to a registered user's inbox, and also stored in the secure myScreening vault for convenient future access.

Cost

The pricing is competitive and done on an invoice basis. Rates are per background check or verification.

Signing up

myScreening registration is free. To use the system the South African Police Service (SAPS) has mandated that registered users complete own identity verification within the myScreening interface. New users will also have to submit their own fingerprints. After verification, SAPS-mandated training is required before the myScreening system can be used.

HR personnel and other interested individuals can register at http://www.csinvestigate.co.sa/myscreening

About CSI Africa

Pretoria-based CSI Africa was established in 2002. We are driven to promote honesty and increased efficiency in the workplace by assisting companies and individuals with our in-house expertise and access to various intelligence systems. CSI Africa is a member of the Southern African Polygraph Federation (SAPFED), and is one of two companies awarded with a Certificate of Suitability at the Gauteng Gambling Board to verify criminal records of applicants. We are a registered reseller of the AFISWITCH product , designed to extract criminal records directly from the SAPS Database.

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For more information, please contact:

Name: Amelia Griesel

Address: 305 Braam Pretorius Street, Pretoria, 0129

Phone: 0861 274 911

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Website: http://www.csinvestigate.co.za

Published in Business, Economy, Finances, Banking and Insurance

CSI Africa Director Amelia Griesel is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners of South Africa (ACFE SA), and an active participant in the ACFE SA Science Forum. Following completion of her studies at the Academy for Scientific Investigative Training, Ms Griesel has and continues to work with the South African Police Service as a fingerprint expert. Ms Griesel occupied the position of president of the South African Professional Polygraph Association for two consecutive years.

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