South African Police Clearance Certificate

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South African Police Checks & Police Clearance Certificates (PCC)

CVCheck’s South African Criminal Verification Checks can be ordered on behalf of current South African passport holders for the purpose of obtaining a South African Police Clearance Certificate prior to employment. Save yourself the hassle, long post office queues and paper forms and order your South African Police Clearance online and on demand from CVCheck. We’ve streamlined the process so you can skip the queue and have your results delivered securely, straight to you via a secure download.

A comprehensive National Criminal Record Search is conducted through the South African Police Service (SAPS) Name and ID Check Division. Information returned details an individual’s criminal history including reportable criminal record convictions, active charges, or warrants to arrest.

Please note that this check can be used for employment purposes only.

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South Africa: Criminal Verification - Employment Purposes

$187.00 incl GST

Police Checks from South Africa – the smarter way

CVCheck’s International Criminal Verification Checks have revolutionised the way individuals and organisations obtain a police check or clearance internationally. We’ve streamlined the process online so you can bypass unnecessary post office queues, tedious paper forms and untraceable snail mail. There’s no smarter way to get a South African Police Clearance Certificate.

100% online and on demand

At CVCheck, we’re connected directly to international databases, so your South African Police Clearance certificate could be completed in as little as 7 business days*. Order on the go via our website by simply submitting your personal details and providing copies of your identification. We’ll then run your check and notify you as soon as your completed South African Police Clearance Certificate is ready to be downloaded.

Trusted and Secure

Our South African Criminal Verification Checks are sourced directly from the South African Police Service (SAPS), so you know that when you’re obtaining a South African Police Clearance from CVCheck, you are getting a complete and accurate history. Our police clearances are trusted by government departments, licensing authorities and employers in Australia and around the world.

You’re in good company

As Australia’s fastest-growing screening and verification service, we’ve helped more than 1 million businesses and individuals get the checks they need for work, study or licensing approval. We can help you skip the queues, too.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a South African Police Clearance Certificate?

    A South African Police Clearance Certificate is a document that includes reportable criminal record convictions, active charges or warrants to arrest for an individual in South Africa.

    The check is conducted, and information is sourced, directly from the South African Police Service (SAPS).

  • What documents do I need to apply for a South African Police Clearance Certificate?

    To apply for a South African Police Clearance Certificate for the purpose of employment in Australia, applicants need to supply a copy of their passport, provide their South African residential address and a copy of their South Africa National Identity Card (if available).

  • How do I order a South African Police Clearance Certificate?

    With CVCheck, a South African Police Clearance Certificate has never been easier to order. Simply create a free account with us and order on the go, straight from our website. After submitting copies of your identification and paying for your check, you could receive your clearance certificate in as little as 7 days*.

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  • How long is a South African Police Clearance valid for?

    South African Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) are point-in-time checks and are valid as of the date of issue. While a PCC has no formal period of validity, many employers and organisations will only accept a certificate that has been issued in the past 6 months.

A smarter way to get a check

* All turnaround times are estimated working times for Australian checks and are provided as a guide only. Turnaround times are based on our experience of the time taken for the majority of these checks to be delivered. However, CVCheck is reliant on third parties for supply of information, and in some cases those third parties may take longer to supply that information. Accordingly, CVCheck does not give any time guarantees for any checks or packages. It is CVCheck’s policy and practice to keep you informed as much as possible if there are any unusual delays. Read more about our delivery times here.