Knowing when and if you can request a credit check on a potential new hire is vital.
The National Credit Act, 2005 (Act No.34 of 2005) under regulation 19(12) states that an employer can only request a credit check on a job-seeker if:
The requestor certifies that all requests for consumer credit records relate to a position requiring honesty in handling cash or finances.
- The employer who is requesting the credit check of a job seeker must provide certification that the job requires honesty in handling cash or finances.
- The job description needs to be in place to indicate that honesty is required in the handling of cash or finances.
If you require credit, qualification, criminal or other checks done for future potential employees, RecruitMyMom offers this service, even for candidates not placed by us.
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