South Africa Criminal Check

Who is the source of criminal check data in South Africa?

Central police register, Criminal Bureau Security Branch South African Police

What is the process in South Africa?

The requesting party will request the check from the ATS or their Zinc account.

• Automated instructions are delivered to provide some personal details in a dynamic web form.
• Zinc submits the request to the authorities.
• Zinc received the results (digitally) and provides a signed digital report.
• The candidate receives a notification to say the process is completed.

What details are required to submit the check?

• First Name
• Last Name
• Birth Date
• Consent
• Government ID Number
  • For Citizens: South African Identification Number
  • For Foreigners: Passport Number

What is covered in the criminal check?

The Criminal History South Africa verification has nationwide coverage, including citizens and foreigners over 18 years of age. The provision of the results is subject to the candidate’s explicit consent and is intended to serve one particular purpose indicated during the application process. 

The verification is requested and provided by the South African Police Service. The reporting contains information on all charges ever brought against the candidate, whether pending, awaiting trial, withdrawn, or convicted.

What is the expected turnaround time?

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Period covered by the check:

The records are kept based on the legal prescription and rehabilitation periods applicable for each type of conviction provided by the local regulations in South Africa. For accurate reporting purposes, cases from up to 7 years ago will be included in the report.

Privacy Statement:

The details contained in this report should not be used as the sole reason for making a decision. Zinc Work Ltd is not liable for any inaccuracies or incompleteness in the information appearing in this report since it is provided to Zinc Work Ltd by third parties. This report has been produced for the purchaser of the report and Zinc Work Ltd will have no liability to loss.