Overseas Checks South Africa

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About South Africa

South Africa, affectionately known as the "Rainbow Nation", is a vibrant country situated at the southernmost point of the African continent. Renowned for its diverse cultural heritage, stunning scenic beauty, and rich history, the nation offers a unique melange of experiences. Its major cities, such as Johannesburg and Cape Town, are bustling hubs of commerce, innovation, and artistic influence, while the stunning landscapes, ranging from Table Mountain to the Kruger National Park, provide ample opportunities for adventure and exploration. Furthermore, South Africa has played a pivotal role in global affairs, with its iconic leaders and significant historical events making an indelible contribution to world history.

What checks are available in South Africa?

APCS offer comprehensive criminal record checks.

At APCS Ltd, we understand the importance of being diligent when it comes to matters of hiring, and how crucial it is for employers to have access to comprehensive and accurate information, particularly when considering candidates who've had employment experience overseas. We're here to make the process of obtaining this information convenient and reliable, including from countries like South Africa.

For employers contemplating hiring professionals with work experience in South Africa, we offer a robust and user-friendly criminal record check service. This service entails a thorough search conducted at a national level, typically entailing a review of the past 7 to 10 years of an individual's record.

Our criminal records check for South Africa is exhaustive, encompassing both major and minor offences, and is limited to convictions only. This ensures that you, as an employer, are provided with a clear understanding of your prospective employee's history. The information you may receive includes the type of charge, the trial date and/or offence date, the file date, the case number, the dates of conviction, the sentence, and the dispositions.

We make it a point to procure this information from reliable and authentic sources like courts and law enforcement agencies in South Africa. In doing so, we maintain a high standard of due diligence, offering UK employers a tool that supports informed decision making.

Accessing our criminal record check service is a simple and swift process. By visiting our portal and clicking the button below, you'll be able to quickly submit a request for the South African criminal record check. We take it from there, doing all the hard work so that you don't have to. Once completed, the results are sent directly to your email, eliminating unnecessary paperwork and streamlining the communication process.

Delivering a service that is as efficient as it is detailed and thorough, we at APCS Ltd are committed to assisting UK employers in making sound hiring decisions. We are the UK's largest and most trusted provider of checks for employers, carrying out criminal record checks around the globe, at your convenience.

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