Guided Needs Assessment | Find the Right PRAEVIGIL Service

Where is the matter now?

Early concernA signal or uncertainty has emerged, but no incident is confirmed. Active incident or exposureEvents are unfolding or immediate decisions are being made. After an event or in disputeThe focus is facts, consequences, recovery or legal response. Ongoing programme or recurring riskThe need is continuous visibility, governance or support.

What timing does the matter require?

Immediate triageContact is needed as soon as practicable. Within two to three business daysA near-term decision or event is approaching. Within one to two weeksThere is time to define and plan the engagement. Planning or future readinessThe work is preventative or exploratory.

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What is the likely scale?

One person, matter, site or assetA tightly defined subject or immediate concern. A small group or limited portfolioSeveral related subjects, assets, records or locations. Multiple entities, sites or workstreamsCoordination and a common operating picture will matter. Enterprise or complex networkBroad, recurring or system-level exposure and governance.

What geographic footprint is involved?

One locationA single site, city or defined operating area. Multiple locations in South AfricaActivity spans provinces, offices, sites or routes. Cross-border or internationalMore than one jurisdiction or international context is relevant. Primarily digital or remoteThe matter is driven by records, online activity or remote relationships.

What indicative budget is available?

This is used only to shape a proportionate first scope. It is not a quotation or commitment.

Under R25,000Best suited to a tightly defined initial assessment or advisory step. R25,000–R75,000A focused engagement with defined questions and outputs. R75,000–R250,000A broader or more complex specialist engagement. R250,000+A multi-workstream, enterprise or ongoing matter. Budget needs to follow scopingThe need is clear, but the proportionate level of effort is not.

What engagement format seems most useful?

Initial assessment or advisoryA defined first view, risk picture or recommended plan. Defined projectA scoped investigation, review, operation or professional workstream. Urgent responseRapid triage and mobilisation around an active concern. Ongoing support or monitoringRecurring oversight, intelligence, protection or matter control. Not sure yetUse the first conversation to determine the right format.

What is your authority in relation to the matter?

I am directly responsible or authorisedI can discuss the matter and potential engagement. I am an advisor or practitioner acting for a clientI have authority to make this initial enquiry. I am preparing to seek approvalI need enough clarity to brief the decision-maker. Authority still needs to be clarifiedThe first step should identify the proper mandate and decision owner.

How sensitive is the information likely to be?

Business confidentialCommercial or operational detail will need controlled handling. Legally sensitive or potentially privilegedLegal direction and information handling need early attention. Personal or security-sensitiveIdentity, safety or protective information may be involved. Not surePRAEVIGIL should advise what can be shared and through which channel.

In one or two sentences, what decision or next step must this engagement support? (required)

Suggested primary route

Preliminary matter triage

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The full assessment—including budget, timing, scope and recommended services—will be formatted into a report for the PRAEVIGIL team.

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Preliminary matter triage

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