Criminal Checks
Background Screening Index 2015
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Criminal Checks
In 2015, MIE conducted 582 203 criminal checks
Criminal record checks provide organisations with the insight and information they require regarding their potential and existing employees’ criminal backgrounds.
MIE’s criminal background checks are conducted through the South African Police Service’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) - the most up-to-date criminal record database.
It is important for company leaders to consider the position the applicant is applying for and to weigh up their past criminal behaviour with the job at hand. If an applicant committed a minor offence (such as shop-lifting) a number of years ago, it is arguable that this may not impact his or her ability to perform well in the workplace environment.
In this case, the hiring company can play a critical role in assisting the individual in their rehabilitation process. Being accepted in the community to the extent that one is able to find a job, lessens the possibility of the individual turning back to crime as a form of income.
On the other hand, applicants who have a recent history of white collar fraud or theft, may not be best suited to a career in which they are responsible for large sums of money.
To ensure accurate and legal employee vetting, use a reputable background screening company.
Expungent of one’s criminal record is possible if:
- It has been in existence for a minimum of 10 years with no subsequent convictions
- You were given the option of paying a fine of less than R20 000
- The offence is considered to be of a trivial nature or the punishment is no longer constitutional
- If you were told that paying a fine would not result in a criminal record and have since discovered the existence of such a record
It is important for company leaders to consider the position the applicant is applying for and to weigh up their past criminal behaviour with the job at hand. If an applicant committed a minor offence (such as shop-lifting) a number of years ago, it is arguable that this may not impact his or her ability to perform well in the workplace environment.
In this case, the hiring company can play a critical role in assisting the individual in their rehabilitation process. Being accepted in the community to the extent that one is able to find a job, lessens the possibility of the individual turning back to crime as a form of income.
On the other hand, applicants who have a recent history of white collar fraud or theft, may not be best suited to a career in which they are responsible for large sums of money.
To ensure accurate and legal employee vetting, use a reputable background screening company.
Expungent of one’s criminal record is possible if:
- It has been in existence for a minimum of 10 years with no subsequent convictions
- You were given the option of paying a fine of less than R20 000
- The offence is considered to be of a trivial nature or the punishment is no longer constitutional
- If you were told that paying a fine would not result in a criminal record and have since discovered the existence of such a record
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