Vincent Swardt
Owner, Managing Director and Senior Forensic Investigator
Vincent joined the Saraband Solutions team in 2008 and has since specialised in the fields of criminal and corporate risk and misconduct investigations. Vincent consults on internal misconduct investigations and disciplinary procedures for several global organisations.
Vincent took over the ownership and management of Saraband Solutions in November 2016 and he has ensured that the business has remained aligned to a high performance culture involving robust engagement through investigative and business competence. Vincent has further ensured the sustainablility of the company's access to substantial intelligence databases both locally and globally. Vincent maintains a hands-on approach to all investigative initiatives undertaken by the company.
Vincent holds an Honors Degree in Criminology obtained from the University of Pretoria as well as professional memberships at globally recognized organisations such as ACFE, WAD and CRIMSA.
Danien Breed
Vetting Specialist
Danien joined the Saraband team in 2015 and is responsible for the day-to-day office administration, internal accounts as well as the oversight of client vetting projects.
Danien’s vetting portfolio includes coordinating and conducting AFIS fingerprint (biometric) based criminal record checks, conducting qualification verifications, conducting credit enquiries and compiling vetting packages that are tailored to the client’s requirement.
Jacqueline Cochrane
Information Specialist
Jacqie joined the Saraband team in February 2017 and specializes in the field of information sourcing, resource development and due dilligence investigations. Jacqie has established sustainable relationships with reliable intelligence sources in Sub-Saharan Africa and through these resources Saraband Solutions has been able to provide invaluble intelligence for due dilligence and investigative assignments for global clients.
Jacqie also holds a 3 year diploma in Human Resources Management and oversees the Human Resource portfolio at Saraband Solutions.
Marius Herbst
Forensic Investigator
Marius joined Saraband Solutions in 2014 and through his extensive experience in logistics and supply-chain management has gained an edge in investigating logistics and warhousing related misconduct.
In addition to his logistics background Marius has sound knowledge and experience in security risk mitigation which is utilised in his current position through risk and site security surveys and mitigation strategies.
Associates, Partnerships and Consultants
Saraband Solutions has built up a network of local and globally recognised associates and consultants in amongst others the following fields:
- Investigations
- Training
- Risk and threat assessments
- Surveillance and undercover operations
- Polygraph examinations
- Handwriting analysis
- Pre-employment screening (national and global footprint)
- Computer forensics
- TCSM investigations
- Executive protection services
These partnerships have allowed Saraband Solutions to remain on the forefront of providing a high quality and driven service to our clients with a diverse set of skills on offer.
In June 2017 a global partner of Saraband Solutions published the following media release on their website:
LYON - FRANCE, 04/06/2017 – In the context of its expansion, CORPGUARD announces today the signing of a partnership agreement with Saraband Solutions, business intelligence, investigation and risk management specialist based in South Africa. This partnership will allow CORPGUARD to benefit from its expertise in Southern Africa and to rely on its operational capabilities. Saraband Solutions LTD will take advantage of CORPGUARD’s knowledge and network in West Africa, North Africa and Europe.
Memberships and Affiliations
- ACFE – Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- CRIMSA – Criminological and Victimilogical Society of Southern Africa
- WAD – World Association of Detectives
- PSIRA - Private Securty Industry Regulatory Authority