Wisdom Crafted Through Experience

The PISA Integrity Assessment Centre was established in 1986 as The Polygraph Institute of South Africa, with the aim of providing professional polygraph and integrity assessment services to the private sector in South Africa. At the time, there were very few examiners who could render such a service. There was also a growing recognition that further research regarding the polygraph technique was essential and The Polygraph Institute of South Africa was keen to pioneer and co-ordinate such activities. In 1992, The Polygraph Institute of South Africa opened an office in Midrand. Demands for their services grew with the realization of the potential of the polygraph as an investigative tool and the value that integrity assessment programs held for businesses and organizations.

In 2018 the Polygraph Institute of South Africa was restructured as the PISA Integrity Assessment Centre. The organization combined various specialist fields to enable it to provide comprehensive and all-encompassing integrity management services. The company adopted various tools, including psychometric assessments and background vetting instruments applied by specialists to create uniquely designed pre-employment vetting and integrity management services, giving their clients the knowledge they needed to make the right decisions, at the right times, for continued business success.

Today the PISA Integrity Assessment Centre still operates from conveniently situated offices in Centurion and has expanded by establishing offices and/or associates countrywide, with new offices being opened in Cape Town in 2021. Membership of the Institute has grown to several fully qualified polygraphists. The PISA Integrity Assessment Centre remains at the forefront of polygraphy and integrity assessments in South Africa; not only with regard to knowledge about the most advanced techniques, but also in respect of practical contribution to the profession in our country. In this regard, the company played a key role in establishing the Polygraph Association of South Africa (PASA) in 1995 and supported the establishment of the subsequent Southern African Polygraph Federation (SAPFED). This association strives and works actively to promote excellence in the use of the polygraph in all areas of commerce and industry in South Africa.

The members of PISA are all members of the Southern African Polygraph Federation (SAPFED). Membership of professional bodies such as these is important in terms of establishing credibility and minimum qualifications when practising polygraphy. This is important to the client, as it provides assurance that the examiner has been trained in terms of internationally acceptable standards and that the polygraphist is bound by a strict code of ethics. The PISA Integrity Assessment Centre remains the single biggest company specialising in polygraph and integrity assessment services in South Africa. We believe that professional service can only be provided by well-trained and experienced polygraph examiners and our team is continually kept up to date with the latest developments in the field.

The PISA Integrity Assessment Centre has been used for years by high profile banks, security companies, retail companies, mines and various other institutions to increase their security standards, assist in their investigations and to provide peace of mind to themselves, their employees and their customers, that they are doing their best in providing safety and security through vital risk management processes. You too can reap the benefit of years of experience and a promise of excellence.

The PISA Integrity Assessment Centre has operated throughout the African continent, assisting in risk management programs and operations not only in South Africa, but also in Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and more, assisting with the implementation of integrity management programs at various mines, logistic and transport companies, retailers and special operations selections for law enforcement agencies.

No other company offers our inclusive and unique range of services tailored to the specific needs of the individual client. By taking a holistic approach the PISA Integrity Assessment Centre covers all angles of screenings and background vetting and can offer you high quality and effective solutions to fit your needs. The company has a variety of tools at our disposal including polygraph examinations, psychometric testing, background verifications and more to ensure an all encompassing approach.