Know who you’re
hiring.
PEP Reports Incorporated delivers professional Politically Exposed Persons reports — giving employers, HR teams, and compliance officers the intelligence they need before making critical hiring decisions.
What is a PEP Report?
A PEP Report investigates whether an individual has been exposed to political environments, government structures, or public office connections — regardless of whether they have personally worked in government.
- Exposure through family members in public office
- Close association with political figures or officials
- Links to state-owned enterprises or parastatal entities
- Connections to senior military or judicial figures
- Business relationships with politically connected individuals
- Indirect exposure via organisations or directorships
A PEP Report is not about accusing someone of wrongdoing. Most people screened have never worked in government and have nothing to hide. The report simply confirms — or rules out — any meaningful exposure to political connections that could create compliance risk for your organisation.
The report gives you a clear, evidence-backed answer: this individual has no significant political exposure, or here is what we found and why it warrants attention. That clarity is what protects your business.
Under South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) and international AML frameworks, organisations are required to conduct this screening before entering employment or business relationships. PEP Reports Incorporated makes that process fast, affordable, and audit-ready.
Why PEP screening matters
The risks of not screening go far beyond a failed compliance audit.
Regulatory Compliance
FICA, the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), and international AML standards require PEP checks. Non-compliance attracts fines, sanctions, and licence revocations.
Reputational Protection
One high-risk hire can undo years of brand equity. Screening before onboarding is your first line of defence against association with corruption or fraud.
Informed Employment Decisions
HR teams, executive recruiters, and compliance departments use PEP reports to make confident, defensible hiring decisions backed by verified data — not assumptions.
How it works
A simple, secure process from request to delivery.
Submit a Request
Contact us via email or WhatsApp with the candidate’s full name and ID number. We handle the rest securely.
Verification
Our team cross-references the subject against domestic and international PEP databases, sanctions lists, and public records.
Report Generation
A comprehensive, structured PEP report is compiled — clearly indicating risk level, exposure, and any relevant findings.
Secure Delivery
Your report is delivered securely within 4 working hours, with full support for any follow-up questions or clarifications.
Who needs PEP reports?
Any organisation making consequential hiring or onboarding decisions.
Financial Institutions & Banks
Mandatory under FICA for client onboarding, employee hiring, and third-party due diligence.
HR Departments & Recruiters
Screen senior candidates, board members, and executives before appointment to protect your organisation.
Government & Parastatal Entities
Compliance with public sector procurement regulations and supply chain due diligence requirements.
Legal & Accounting Firms
Accountable institutions under FICA must conduct PEP checks before accepting certain clients or mandates.
Property & Real Estate Sector
Estate agencies and property developers screening buyers, tenants, or business partners for AML compliance.
Compliance & Risk Officers
Independent compliance professionals requiring reliable, audit-ready PEP screening documentation.
What’s inside the report
Every report is thorough, structured, and ready for compliance records.
- Full PEP status determination (confirmed / not identified)
- Subject identity verification against national databases
- Current and historical positions held
- Associated entities, companies, and directorships
- Domestic and international sanctions list screening
- Adverse media and negative news screening
- Close associates and family member exposure
- Overall risk rating (Low / Medium / High)
- Compliance recommendation summary
- Source citations and data trail for audit purposes
Simple, transparent pricing
Pay per report or choose a volume package for ongoing screening needs.
- Full PEP status check
- Sanctions list screening
- Adverse media review
- Risk rating summary
- Delivered within 4 working hours
- Everything in Single Report
- 5 reports valid 6 months
- Priority turnaround (4 working hours)
- Dedicated account contact
- Audit-ready PDF format
- Volume-based discounts
- API or batch submission
- Monthly reporting & invoicing
- Dedicated compliance consultant
- SLA-backed turnaround
Order your report today
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