Abacus Recruitment Verification Service


Abacus Recruitment makes use of an external professional online checking service for all checks requested by clients or individual persons.

An Indemnity Form and proof of payment are required for the processing of any requested checks.

Response times vary from real-time to 72 hours depending on data requiring verification. In the event that incorrect or insufficient information is provided by a user, these response times may increase.

Send your request to checks@abacus.co.za and we will provide you with the necessary details needed for the processing of requested checks.

Details of Checks Offered:
  • Academic Qualification (Global)
    R300.00
    Verify tertiary and secondary academic qualification held by the individual from registered local and international institutions. This report also includes the dates issued and confirmation of results.
    *International Consent Form needed. Copy of qualification and student number needed.


  • Academic Qualification (Sub-Saharan Africa, excluding SA)
    R200.00
    Verify tertiary and secondary academic qualification held by the individual from registered local and international institutions. This report also includes the dates issued and confirmation of results.
    *International Consent Form needed. Copy of qualification and student number needed.


  • Academic Qualification (South Africa Only)
    R70.00
    Verify tertiary and secondary academic qualification held by the individual from registered local and international institutions. This report also includes the dates issued and confirmation of results.
    *Copy of qualification and student number needed.


  • Experian Credit Standing / Proof of Identity
    R40.00
    (Inclusive of Trade Enquiries, Previous Recorded Employer(s) and Last Address on Record)
    Check candidates’ credit history through detailed Experian credit bureau reports.


  • ITC Credit Standing / Proof of Identity
    R40.00
    (Inclusive of Trade Enquiries, Previous Recorded Employer(s) and Last Address on Record)
    Check candidates’ credit history through detailed TransUnion credit bureau reports.


  • Criminal Record - SAPS Name Clearance
    R75.00
    Determine individual criminal record status with the South African Police Service via Name Clearance Database.


  • Criminal Record - Illicit Activity Check
    R120.00
    Determine individual criminal record status with the South African Police Service via AFISwitch (electronic fingerprint collection and processing).
    Full set of fingerprints need to be captured electronically at our office in order to submit to SAPS.


  • Drivers License
    R75.00
    Check drivers’ license status. This report provides you with drivers license information including date of issue and expiry, code status as well as endorsements.


  • ID Verification (Name and ID number agreed to Department of Home Affairs)
    R30.00
    Authenticate prospective employees' and business partners' identities. ID is validated and matched to surname.


  • Matric Qualification
    R65.00
    Verify Matric qualifications held by the individual.
    Need a copy of qualification and examination number if prior to 1992 or if requested by the verification department.


  • Permanent Residency Verification
    R50.00
    Verify South African resident status of the individual.


Enquiries: checks@abacus.co.za