Why every senior CV should be verified
Qualification fraud is one of the most common forms of CV misrepresentation in South Africa. Under the NQF Amendment Act it's now a criminal offence for candidates but the reputational hit lands on the employer who missed it.
We verify matric certificates through Umalusi, degrees and diplomas directly with the university or TVET college, professional registrations with the relevant council (SAICA, HPCSA, SACE, ECSA, IISA, LPC), and foreign qualifications through SAQA.
What's included
Every report is a clear, dossier-style PDF with supporting evidence and a recommendation.
Matric certificate check
Umalusi-verified matric result which is critical for entry-level and government hires.
Degree & diploma verification
Direct confirmation with the university, TVET or private college that the qualification was awarded.
Professional body registration
SAICA, HPCSA, SACE, ECSA, LPC, IISA and other statutory councils.
Foreign qualification (SAQA)
SAQA evaluation of foreign degrees and diplomas.
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Employers running this check usually add one of these.
Frequently asked
Which qualifications can you verify?+
Any South African degree, diploma, matric certificate, professional registration (SAICA, HPCSA, SACE, ECSA, LPC, IISA and others), and most foreign qualifications through SAQA. We verify directly with the issuing institution.
How long does qualification verification take?+
Matric and SAQA-listed qualifications typically return in 24–72 hours. University degrees can take 3–7 working days depending on the institution's own turnaround.
Do you check foreign qualifications?+
Yes — foreign degrees are verified via SAQA evaluation, and we can escalate direct verification with the foreign institution when required.
Why is CV fraud a big deal in South Africa?+
Multiple recent surveys put South African qualification fraud between 20% and 40% of CVs. Since the enactment of the NQF Amendment Act, misrepresenting a qualification is a criminal offence — for the candidate and, if you knowingly hire them, potentially for you.
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