Based in The Vaal Triangle, ISS-INVESTIGATIONS is a Specialist Investigations and Surveillance Company providing services throughout South Africa.  

In Collaboration with a National Network of Experienced Investigators with access to Multiple Databases, we use the most Advanced Equipment and Techniques to offer Professional, Discreet and Affordable Solutions to Accommodate Client Specific Requirements.

Our clients range from big Corporates Companies such as Law Firms, Financial Institutions, and Insurance Companies, to Private Individuals.

Call us today for a Confidential Consultation. We are registered with (PSiRA), Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority Imbewu Specialised Security T/A ISS-INVESTIGATIONS Registration number: 2922182

A private detective and investigator searches for clues to gather evidence for court cases or private clients. They interview people, verify information, conduct surveillance, find missing persons, and gather vital facts for cases.

Private Investigations South Africa

Thanks to silver-screen antics and moves abound, there are an endless supply of myths about private investigators embedded into our culture. Fancy cars, law breaking, immediate arrests, computer hacking – we hate to break it to you, but that’s not how it works on the job.

We know that private investigators are usually hired when something is, for lack of a better term, wrong. But it’s important to have realistic expectations when you hire one. Yes, private investigators can help you in situations where there are no other solutions, but they simply aren’t magic workers, and they can’t break the law.

What Do Private Investigators Do?

Private Investigators work independently and in cooperation with law enforcement. They provide their services to clients who hire them. The majority of the work they do is similar to that of a Detective, often conducting investigations on missing people, doing background checks on people, and researching information on legal, financial, personal or criminal investigation.

Private Investigators are not legally authorized to perform acts that would otherwise be performed by a Police Officer (e.g. arresting people or conducting warranted searches), they may carry and use a firearm provided they have the necessary permits. They are, nevertheless, often required to present the results and findings of their investigations to their clients or in a court of law as testimony and evidence.

What Private Investigators Can and Cannot Do

• Can Private Investigators Break The Law?

Answer: No. PI’s are regular people, with regular powers. They have expertise in gaining information, but certainly don’t have special powers that say they don’t have to abide by the law. Sure, private investigators can crack a case that a normal civilian can’t. But that doesn’t mean they have superhuman powers. In fact, they’re just ordinary people.

What makes private investigators different from your average person, however, are their experience, tools, and resources. Usually, this comes from years of working on the police force, military experience, training as an apprentice, or earning a state official private investigator license.

• Can Private Investigators Hack into Computers or Phones?

Answer: No. While private investigators have the know-how to obtain public records for personal and corporate investigations, phones and computers are subject to the law – and to technical limitations.

When it comes to investigating phones, e-mail accounts, bank accounts, and social media profiles the only way to access them legally is with the owner’s express permission. Sometimes, this causes issues as people tend to think these are the only ways of getting the information they are looking for. For instance, what if a husband wants to see if his wife is cheating on him? Surely he can just check the phone records to see if she’s calling someone else.

Even snooping through your partner’s phone has its limitations. It might be legal in some circumstances, but it may not be admissible in court. If you want evidence of your partner’s affair, you’ll have to get undeniable proof without breaking the law.

• Can Private Investigators Follow Someone for You?

Answer: Yes! Surveillance is often the best way to get the evidence you’re looking for without getting into legal difficulty. If you think your husband or wife is cheating on you, PI’s can’t exactly get the text message, but they can put surveillance on him or her and follow them to see if they are cheating.

How does surveillances work? Usually private investigators “sit on the house, to see who’s in the house, who’s going to the house, figure out who’s there, and follow the person from the house to a different location.”

But stake-outs only go so far. They can only be conducted on public property. If they get caught on private property, and someone asks them to leave, then they must leave. And if their target leaves? Mobile surveillance is where a PI follows a person.

Modern methods also make surveillance cheaper, and less about hanging around in cars than it used to be. Modern investigators can set up remote cameras, or even track vehicles using a national database.

• Can Investigators Be Action Heroes? 

Answer: No. On-screen private investigators are heralded as heroes with flashy cars and fancy technology, who will do anything — even break the law — to solve the case. But while Hollywood puts a glossy shine on PI life, they also make solving a case seem lightning fast. It doesn’t work that way. Private investigators spend long hours on the job tracking persons of interest to crack the case.

Instead, for cases involving surveillance or deep research, expect at least a few days or more to have your answers from your private investigator.

• Can Private Investigators Find Most Information Online?

Answer: Yes and No! It’s not as exciting as following a potential cheater through a city, but researching is a highly useful skill that private investigators have for all sorts of cases, from skip-tracing (where they will locate someone) to asset searches.

Because investigators have access to resources and databases that an average civilian doesn’t, not to mention the experience and know-how, they can often find out things that others can’t. Looking into the background of a potential nanny or child minder, finding adoption records, or locating an ex-spouse to serve them alimony papers can often all be accomplished without an investigator ever leaving their computer.

ISS-Investigations

Each situation requires a different scope of work; most investigation services are highly confidential and are dealt with as such. In addition to 30 years’ experience in the industry, ISS-Investigations has a highly experienced Risk Manager and a qualified investigator to facilitate all investigations. ISS-Investigations professional competencies enable us to offer an integrated investigation framework that our clients can feed into (inter alia) in legal, accounting, and human resource and information technology functions.

If you’ve spent hours searching for something and you keep hitting dead end after dead end, it may be time to employ a private investigator to look into the matter. Private investigators routinely use human intelligence, interviews, and even paper records to get things done.

At ISS-Investigations, we understand that successful private investigators must possess keen observation skills, a sharp eye, and analytical minds. Our team utilizes a wide array of surveillance and investigative techniques to gather information on subjects or situations that require investigation, employing deductive reasoning to deliver actionable results. Our private investigators handle a diverse range of cases, working on legal research, civil and criminal investigations, and serving both private businesses and individual clients. While the specific services we provide may vary depending on the unique demands of each case or industry, our team’s skill sets remain consistently exceptional.

Whether your situation calls for surveillance, undercover investigations, GPS tracking, background checks, or infidelity investigations, we have the expertise to address your needs effectively. Additionally, we offer debugging services and other crisis management countermeasures, including hidden cameras. For civil or criminal investigations and any assistance required with debugging or crisis management, our dedicated team is ready to provide the support and guidance you need. We aim to surpass industry standards, offering 24/7 response time, comprehensive services, and cutting-edge technology to ensure efficiency and precision in our work. At ISS-Investigations, we prioritize accuracy, discretion, due diligence, and confidentiality in every investigation we undertake, valuing our clients deeply.

Our team of experts boasts a comprehensive understanding of criminal law, civil law, evidence rules, as well as criminal and civil procedures. You can trust that we leave no stone unturned in completing your investigation thoroughly and efficiently. As a professional and licensed private investigation agency, we take pride in our commitment to timely responses, transparent communication, and punctual completion of reports following each private investigation. Our services are designed to instill confidence in knowing that every necessary step has been taken to build a robust and secure case.

ISS-Investigations offers an array of services. With ISS-Investigations, you can expect exceptional service and unwavering dedication to achieve the results you seek. We are ready to work with you, assisting you every step of the way in resolving your investigation with professionalism and integrity.

Jonathan is a ambitious young man with Great Security, Investigations and IT Skills. He is Registered with PSiRA A Grade. He's has 6yrs Experience in the Security and Investigation Industry.
We would also like to mention that Jonathan Managed a large International Event Company Security and Celebrity Protection Division. 

IFCI Expert Cybercrime Investigator's Course

Janine has 25yrs Experience in the Security and Investigation Industry. 
She is A Grade PSIRA Registered and did her Control Room Course.

Her Qualifications are at follow With the Following Certificates and Diplomas:
SASSETA Certificate NQF Level 3
Short Course Certificate in Cyber Crime Investigation
Short Course Certificate in Accident Scene Investigation
National Certificate in Criminal Justice
National Certificate in Child Psychology Level 3
National Certificate in Corporate Investigation
National Certificate in Trauma support and counselling
National Certificate in Investigating Fraudulent Documents
National Certificate in Forensic Biology & DNA
National Certificate in Forensic Accounting Level 3
National Certificate in Crisis Management Level 3
National Certificate in Crime Scene Reconstruction
National Certificate in Disciplinary Investigations
National Certificate in Investigative Auditing
National Certificate in Resolving of Crime on NQF Level 5
National Certificate in Family Violence, Child Protection & Missing Persons
National Diploma in General Investigation (Policing)
National Diploma in Crime Scene Investigation
National Diploma in Security Management
National Diploma in Business Administration Level 4IQ Level 3
Skills Programme 3 of 5 Identification
Certification of Fire-Arm Competence
Theoretical Knowledge Test and Practical Assessment Relating to:
SAQA Unit Standard 117705 - Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 60/2000
SAQA Unit Standard 119649 - Handle and use a Handgun
SAQA Unit Standard 119651 - Handle and use a Manually Operated Rifle or Carbine
SAQA Unit Standard 119652 - Handle and use a Shotgun 

Taking over from Private Investigator Rodney van Rensburg as an Head of Investigations for ISS-Investigations we wish Mr. Conrad Potgieter all the Best with his new Position.

Conrad started his Career in the South African Police Service as an SAPS Lieutenant for 4 yrs and Task Force Lieutenant for 1 year, he also has Maximum Body Guard Experience and served 5 yrs. He was Employed at MCS Security Tactical Response for 4 yrs and there after Self Employed Investigation Officer for 3 yrs. He also worked for Sentinental Force as a Training Officer for 3 yrs and have Experience in Criminal Justice Forensics Investigations and 20yrs Experience in the Security Infustry where he is Registered as a Private Investigator, CIT Officer and also did his B Grade Security Training.

With 30yrs Experience in the Government and Private Sector.

Courses such as: Legislation, Crime Prevention, Risk Management and Loss Control. Security Banking Course and Hotel Security Course.

A Grade, Cash in Transit, Response Officer, Special Events, Retail and Control Room.
He is also a PSiRA Registered Security Training Instructor.

With the Following Diplomas and Certificates:
*National Diploma in Policing NQF Level 6 (61729)
*Diploma in Criminal Justice (SAQA ID 79466 NQF Level 6)
*National Certificate in Resolving of Crime NQF Level 5
*National Diploma in Security Management
*Diploma in Corrections Management NQF level 6 (98218)

Rodney is also a Qualified AMBULANCE EMERGENCY ASSISTANT (AEA) Paramedic.

Did his Lifesaving Course as well as a Firefighting Course. 

• Keen Observation Skills and Analytical Minds: The Foundation of Our Private Investigators

• Comprehensive Surveillance and Investigative Techniques for Actionable Results

• Diverse Expertise Serving Miami and Florida: Legal Research, Civil & Criminal Investigations

• Tailored Solutions for Private Businesses and Individual Clients

• Addressing Your Unique Needs: Our Range of Investigation Services

• Ensuring Precision and Discretion: Debugging and Crisis Management Countermeasures

• Ready to Assist: Civil & Criminal Investigations with Expert Guidance

• Surpassing Industry Standards: 24/7 Response Time and Cutting-Edge Technology

• Upholding Excellence: Prioritizing Accuracy, Due Diligence, and Confidentiality

• Unraveling the Legal Landscape: Expertise in Criminal and Civil Law

• Uncompromising Effort: Leaving No Stone Unturned in Thorough Investigations

• Professional and Licensed: Our Commitment to Timely Responses and Transparent Communication

• Building Robust Cases: Confidence in Comprehensive Investigation Services

• Your Trusted Partner: ISS-Investigations – Delivering Exceptional Service

• Resolving Cases with Professionalism and Integrity: Guiding You Every Step of the Way

• Expertise in Effective Investigations: Surveillance, GPS Tracking, Background Checks, and More

• Unwavering Dedication: Exceptional Service to Achieve Desired Results

Private investigation is a field where gender knows no bounds. Although the number of female private investigators remains relatively small, women have increasingly joined the ranks of what was once a male-dominated profession. While literature often portrays female private investigators as a compelling trope, real-world statistics reveal that women still constitute a minority in this field. Nonetheless, women bring a wealth of strengths and dispel stereotypes within the profession. Women have made significant strides in law enforcement, the military, and the criminal justice system; the same is true for private investigators. Hiring a private investigator of the same gender can offer distinct advantages. Female private investigators often excel at putting clients at ease, fostering stronger relationships, and providing a more empathetic understanding of their cases. These qualities make them invaluable assets to the private investigation profession, promoting inclusivity and diversity within the field.

Female private investigators are often underestimated in the industry, which can work to their advantage. They possess expert knowledge, valuable experience, and essential information that can surprise and impress both clients and subjects. One of the key advantages of female private investigators is their ability to blend into various situations seamlessly. A woman calmly reading a book on a park bench while tending to her baby is unlikely to draw attention, let alone suspicion. This unassuming quality makes female private investigators masters of surveillance, allowing them to observe discreetly without raising eyebrows. In contrast, male investigators may be perceived as potential threats if their cover is blown.

Moreover, female private investigators are generally seen as less threatening, which can work to their advantage in the field. Their presence often arouses less suspicion compared to their male counterparts. Consequently, they can approach subjects more inconspicuously, making unexpected visits or interviews more accessible and increasing the likelihood of gaining access and cooperation.
• Underestimation Advantage: Female private investigators are often underestimated in the industry due to stereotypes and biases, but this underestimation can work to their advantage. They can surprise and impress clients and subjects with their expert knowledge, experience, and valuable information.

• Blend-In Master: Female private investigators have the ability to blend into various situations seamlessly. Their unassuming presence allows them to conduct surveillance discreetly without drawing attention or suspicion, making them masters of the art of observation.

• Low Threat Perception: Female private investigators are generally perceived as less threatening than their male counterparts. This perception reduces suspicion and resistance when approaching subjects, making it easier to gain access and cooperation during investigations.

• Comfort and Trust: Clients, especially women, may feel more comfortable and trusting when working with a female private investigator of the same sex. This comfort level can facilitate better communication, cooperation, and relationship-building during investigations.

• Less Likely to Be “Made” Out: Female private investigators are less likely to be identified or “made” during undercover operations. Their ability to maintain a low profile and avoid drawing attention helps them stay undercover and achieve successful outcomes.

• Access and Infiltration: Women are often granted easier access to various locations and situations. This advantage enables female private investigators to conduct interviews, gather information, and infiltrate areas that might be more challenging for male investigators.

• Reduced Threat Perception: Female private investigators are generally perceived as less threatening, leading to decreased resistance and a higher likelihood of cooperation from subjects during investigations. This perception can be advantageous in sensitive or delicate cases.

• Cultural Sensitivity: In cases involving individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, female private investigators may be better suited to navigate cultural norms and expectations, enhancing their ability to gather information effectively.

• Discreet Approach: Female investigators often naturally approach subjects discreetly, reducing the risk of alerting the subject to the investigation. This discretion is valuable in maintaining the integrity of the operation.

• Communication Skills: Many female private investigators excel in communication skills, allowing them to build rapport and trust with subjects more easily. Effective communication is crucial for gathering information and resolving cases.

• Attention to Detail: Female investigators are often known for their attention to detail, which is essential for collecting accurate and comprehensive evidence during investigations.

• Empathy and Compassion: Female investigators may bring a high degree of empathy and compassion to their work, making them skilled at understanding the emotional aspects of a case and offering support to clients when needed.