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DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER?

earchWorks is one of the Developed using the latest with the latest UI Standards, well protected. Keeping the tainted access to company information
largest data aggregators in web technology, SearchWorks the SearchWorks team has funds of corrupt individuals and and vehicle information, all of
SSouth Africa. An online delivers results to clients in meticulously crafted a web businesses out of the legitimate which supply and support a wide
platform that allows users to a matter of seconds. With interface that is easy to use, and financial system is a vital outcome range of users, across various
conduct live, accurate searches no contractual obligation or most importantly, provides users of effective KYC procedures. These industries including: accountants,
on individuals and companies, monthly surprises, a pay-per- with clean and up-to-date data. checks help to lower the risk of auditors, attorneys, auctioneers,
and in-depth Know Your click model is in place for all Sourced through over twenty your business being used as a bond originators, bureaus, car
Customer (KYC) checks online. users, as well as free registration suppliers, SearchWorks prides vehicle for criminal activities. dealerships, credit providers, debt
SearchWorks boasts over 15 on sign-up, ensuring that itself on choosing only the best collectors, estate agents, financial
years of experience in the data customers are not tied into and most reliable sources when it Fighting Fraud institutions, government, insurance
industry, where the company unnecessary agreements. comes to data partnerships. Nearly 70 percent of companies, municipalities,
has emerged as a clear leader Using years of feedback Identity Verification organisations globally report that property development, schools and
in the sector. and support queries along their most serious fraud incidents tracing agents, among others.
SearchWorks makes the come via external attack, in the This is made possible through
process of identity verification form or hackers or organised our cloud technology, greatly
less laborious, faster, and more crime syndicates, according to increasing the reliability and
efficient giving companies in PwC’s latest survey. Not only can uptime of our application
the process of onboarding new this type of fraud lead to huge and reducing unnecessary
clients, instant access to verified financial loss, but also a ruined interruptions.
identities, updated contact details reputation, which can ultimately
and account verifications, all lead to the downfall of a business. The SearchWorks management
within the confines of the law. Now more than ever team collectively brings 75 years
In addition, the platform allows of combined experience to the
the user to access all five credit organisations need to have table. This long-standing team
systems in place to reduce the
bureaus in South Africa in one risk of falling victim to these understands everything there is
place, with the ability to confirm to know about the data industry
the identity of an individual, financial crimes. Businesses – it’s what makes the team tick.
Sameer Kumandan, Managing Director Shaun Viljoen, Senior Business Analyst have the power to fight fraud
their address, financial status and by ensuring consistent KYC Together, this formidable team,
more. SearchWorks then combines paired with their passion and
the findings, giving a view of procedures are in place during belief in their business is what
onboarding. With SearchWorks,
an individual or company from this process can be done makes SearchWorks the success
various sources, in a single report. that it is today. 
quickly and accurately, without
SearchWorks also offers business disrupting customer journeys.
the ability to perform detailed T: 0860340000
Politically Exposed Person (PEP) A Wide Range of Users E: info@searchworks.co.za
and Sanctions checks when SearchWorks offers property W: www.searchworks.co.za
onboarding new customers, related searches, credit related
as well as during the ongoing searches, individual validation
review of clients, to ensure that its checks such as qualification checks
John Frier, IT Executive Chantelle Frier, National Sales Manager reputation, revenue and capital are and criminal checks, and also has

PROTECTING YOUR COMPANY ASSETS

pot-On Fire Controls to portable fire extinguishers, Services
(Pty) Ltd is a Level 1 fire extinguishers, hydrants The company provides a number
SBBBEE fire protection and hoses. of services. These include:
company servicing businesses in
KwaZulu-Natal. The company Fire equipment is designed ■ The design, installation and
has 33 years of credible to save lives and property, commissioning of all new fire
experience in fire protection but if installed or maintained protection solutions
services. Its expertise includes incorrectly, lives or property can ■ Scheduled maintenance of all
all aspects of fire protection, be at risk. As such any persons essential service assets to
which provides their clients working on such equipment must ensure that assets are
with peace-of-mind knowing be registered as competent, and maintained to all applicable
that their assets are covered. in the case of fire extinguishers, laws and standards.
the company itself must have a
Managing Director, Lungani SANS 1475 permit. ■ Comprehensive site safety
Nene’s ensures that personal auditing seven days a week, 24
service is delivered on every task. The company also complies hours on call service with a one Spot-On Fire Controls team
He says, “The company is small with the South African hour response time
enough to care and big enough Qualification & Certification ■ Monthly servicing of installed ■ Fittings mission is to be an effective
to work on large scale projects up Committee (SAQCC) - Fire items ■ Fire Hose Reels and seamless value-adding
to a value of R150 million. We Safety certification. SAQCC Fire ■ Hoses partner to your company. 
deliver high quality fire protection is a legal entity mandated by the Part of ensuring safety in the
solutions that are certified, Department of Employment and workplace is evident in the need to ■ Nozzles For more information contact
efficient, reliable and backed up by Labour to certify and ensure equip workers to be able to prevent ■ Pumps Lungani Nene
24 hours after-sales service that individuals working within and manage fire outbreaks that ■ Rescue Equipment T: +27 (0)73 388 8247
and support.” this sector have the appropriate could lead to damage to company ■ Alarms E: info@spotonfirecontrols.co.za
competence through training, assets, injuries or loss of life. As ■ Blankets W: www.spotonfirecontrols.co.za
Spot-On Fire Controls is qualifications, and experience to such, further to its services, Spot-
South African Bureau of ensure safety and high standards On Fire offers courses in Basic ■ Fire Hydrants
Standards (SABS) approved and of excellence within the industry. Fire Fighting, First Aid, Health ■ Gas Suppression
complies with South African & Safety, and offers incident Spot-On Fire’s clients
National Standards (SANS)1475. Spot-On Fire Controls is investigation. include those that operate
The specifications laid out in an approved sub-contractor in high-risk environments
SANS 1475 specifically deal with to Enza Construction (www. Fire Products that they deal with diesel,
administrative and technical enzacon.co.za) and other petrol and paraffin. Their
details and controls relating leading construction companies. ■ Extinguishers

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