Pre Employment Screening checks that job candidates are who they say they are and have the record, qualifications and history they claim. Send one request and independent screening providers and investigators reply with availability and prices.
Say how many candidates and which checks you need, and get screening quotes.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat It Covers
- Identity. ID verification against Home Affairs records.
- Criminal record. Fingerprint-based SAPS check.
- Qualifications. Confirmed with the institution or SAQA.
- Employment and references. Past employers contacted directly.
- Credit. Only where relevant to the role, such as handling money.
- Polygraph. Optional, with consent.
Who Uses It
Employers filling roles with access to cash, stock, data, children or vulnerable people, and businesses that want consistent vetting for every hire.
What to Send First
- Number of candidates and the roles.
- Which checks you want.
- Your area and timeline.
- A contact person at your business.
Do not upload CVs, ID copies or consent forms through the request form.
How It Works
- Package. You choose the checks for each role.
- Consent. Candidates sign consent forms.
- Checks. Records are searched and verified.
- Report. A summary per candidate showing each check and its result.
Limits
Checks need the candidate's consent and must be relevant to the job. The Employment Equity Act and POPIA restrict how results are used, and credit checks are only allowed where the role justifies them. Screening reduces risk but cannot predict behaviour.
Pre Employment Screening Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Basic ID and criminal check, per candidate | R550 - R2,000 |
| Standard package with qualifications and references | R1,900 - R6,300 |
| Pre-employment polygraph, per candidate | R700 - R2,500 |
| Credit check, per candidate | R200 - R400 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded. They are compiled from prices published by South African investigation firms and typical market rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no investigator is bound by them. Confirm VAT, travel and what each quotation includes.
Get prices for your hiring needs rather than a range. Send one request and compare replies.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Checks per candidate. Each extra check adds cost.
- Volume. Regular or bulk screening lowers the unit price.
- Foreign qualifications. Overseas verification takes longer and costs more.
- Turnaround. Urgent results can carry a premium.
Pre Employment Screening FAQs
Do I need the candidate's consent?
Yes. Criminal, credit and most other checks require written consent.
Can I run a credit check on every applicant?
Only where the role justifies it, such as positions with financial responsibility.
How long does screening take?
Simple checks can be quick. Qualification and reference checks depend on how fast institutions respond.
Should I screen before or after an offer?
Many employers make offers conditional on satisfactory screening. Take advice on your contracts.
Related Services
Request pre employment screening quotes through Private Investigators South Africa and compare packages, turnaround and per-candidate rates.
Private Investigators South Africa is a referral and quote service. We do not carry out investigations and we do not employ investigators. Work is quoted and carried out by independent investigators, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Ask for a written quotation and proof of PSIRA registration before you pay a deposit. No investigator can promise a particular result or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
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Keep it brief. Do not send ID documents, passwords, intimate images or evidence through this form. Your enquiry is passed only to investigators suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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