Spectrum of Services offered

Consulting Services

Shrinkage - A preventable loss is any business cost caused by deliberate or inadvertent human actions, colloquially known as "shrink". Deliberate human actions that cause loss to a retail company can be theft, fraud, vandalism, waste, abuse, or misconduct. Inadvertent human actions attributable to loss are purely poorly executed business processes, where employees fail to follow existing policies or procedures.

Since retail loss prevention is geared towards the elimination of preventable loss and the bulk of preventable loss in retail is caused by deliberate human activity, Our approaches to retail loss prevention have been through invisible security measures matched with technology and improved operational processes. Four elements are necessary for a successful loss prevention plan: 1) Total support from top management, 2) A positive employee attitude, 3) Maximum use of all available resources, 4) A system which establishes both responsibility and accountability for loss prevention through evaluations that are consistent and progressive.

Screening & Verification

myScreening - Statistics indicate a dramatic increase in workplace crimes. Since 2009 the number of reported employee fraud incidents have nearly doubled every year. myScreening provides an efficient way to combat workplace theft, fraud, and other crimes. Instead of a deterrent, it acts as a preventative measure by giving employers the information they need to make sound hiring decisions.

myScreening helps you make informed decisions by giving you access to more than 40 local & international background checks and verifications. It's the preferred tool used by South African businesses to complement efficient hiring strategies.

- General verifications

- Investigation services

- Qualification verifications

- Individual status verifications

48-Hour background check & verification

Shrinkage Solutions provides a straightforward and speedy background screening service that complements informed decision-making. Just submit your request along with written consent from the individual to be screened. While turnaround times may vary for different types of screening, we ensure a maximum-wait time of only 48 hours.

Shrinkage Solutions in conjunction with CSI Africa is a SAPS (South African Police Service) registered provider of background verification services, and an Accredited and Approved Service Provider for the Gambling Board, Gauteng.

Criminal Record Checks

In most cases our background checks and verifications simply require a few personal details about the person to be screened. Criminal record checks, however, require additional fingerprinting. Once you've submitted your request, we'll be in touch to arrange a convenient place and time to complete the fingerprinting.

Investigative Services

Accurate polygraph testing - Gauteng

Did he? Didn't she? Can this individual be trusted? Shrinkage Solutions lie detector tests eliminate the discomfort of suspicion by uncovering truths with scientific precision. Advanced polygraph equipment combined with a skill cultivated by experience have made us a trusted ally of businesses and private individuals over the past 12 years.

Shrinkage Solutions specialises in:
- Pre-employment screening
- Periodic employee screening
- Case-specific polygraph examination (fraud, theft, etc.)

With hundreds of successful cases behind us, we can help you get to the bottom of conflicts, testify on your behalf at CCMA hearings, and help you obtain the right information to make fully-informed decisions.

Shrinkage Solutions conducts unbiased, fair, and ethical lie detector tests.

Experience-led private forensic investigation - Gauteng

Shrinkage Solutions in conjunction with CSI Africa's forensic fingerprint and crime scene investigation services alleviate the burden of proof placed on investigative and legal teams. For more than 12 years we've assisted private clients as well as the South African Police to uncover the truth behind crimes committed in the workplace or in public.

The scope of our investigative services is broad, but often includes:

    Patent and latent fingerprinting, evaluation of fingerprint evidence, automated fingerprinting systems
    Crime scene analysis and reconstruction
    Educating counsel team members, case evaluation, testing, experimentation, assisting with case development, sourcing other expert witnesses
    Preparation of demonstrative evidence
    Expert testimony
    Crime scene investigation protocols
    Policies, procedures and professional standards
    Criminal event analysis and physical evidence correlation

Shrinkage Solutions in conjunction with CSI Africa will gather, verify and asses all appropriate and available information. We consider a range of possible options before making clear, timely and justifiable decisions. It is our directive to exercise discretion and apply professional judgment to ensure that subsequent actions and decisions are proportionately and factually accurate.

Following the investigative process, our team members are available to offer expert testimony where needed.

Training Services

Occupational Health & Safety

Shrinkage Solutions provides comprehensive Occupational Health & Safety training up to NQF level 3, 08 Credits, SAQA 8016