About us
Our Business Philosophy
Pollock & Associates, executive talent acquisition specialists, are experts in connecting South Africa’s brightest middle and executive management talent with the country’s most prominent employers.
With over 116 years of combined recruitment expertise, our comprehensive knowledge of recruitment and the industries in which we operate, combined with our exclusive candidate network allows us to engage our clients by adding value where it counts most - through people.
Our success to date lies in our ability to fully immerse ourselves in our clients businesses in order that we may provide appropriate counsel and right-fit talent based on our client’s individual and operational needs. Unlike many larger corporate recruitment agencies, we do not offer product-based solutions; instead we provide a creative, personal and customised service.
What makes us distinctively different?
Unique Approach
We understand your business goals
As a supplier, finding exceptional management talent and support staff for your organisation would be near impossible without a thorough understanding of your operational and strategic requirements. We fully immerse ourselves in the culture and practises of your organisation in order to adequately understand your business goals. We are then able to leverage off this knowledge in order to provide you with intelligent, experienced staffing counsel as well as unique, right-fit talent.
Exclusive Service
Exclusivity
At Pollock & Associates, we believe that exceptional service is synonymous with sound personal relationships with our clients and, is something that has set us apart from larger corporates since inception. We understand the value of mutual trust and encourage it by engaging in one-on-one consultation.
BBBEEE
Value adding enterprise
Pollock & Associates has been rated a Level 4 BBBEE Contributor, as well as, a value adding enterprise resulting in total procurement recognition Level of 100% for the calculation of the weighted BBBEE procurement spend.
Cost Management
Efficient operations
Pollock & Associates understand that reducing costs in your organisation remains a priority and that the pressure is on to run lean, efficient operations. As a result, we seriously undertake to guard your budget against the cost of employing the wrong permanent staff. With this in mind, we continuously work at using the most effective recruitment methodologies in order that you get right-fit talent for your business that will drive down attrition and, that will ultimately see a return on your people investment.
Prime Talent
Credible network
Our unique talent acquisition methodology is built on a foundation of sound relationships with a longstanding, credible network. As such our database of prime talent is made up of ‘best of breed’ leaders. Furthermore these candidates are exceptional thinkers and strategists that are guaranteed to move your company forward, regardless of the department they are hired to lead. And, if we do not have an applicable candidate straight ‘off-the-cuff’, we will then hunt, pursue and seize the country’s best talent accordingly.
Talent Acquisition Methodology
Targeted sourcing strategy for each assignment
Pollock & Associates adopt international best practise and are particularly stringent when it comes to complying with all the standards set by local industry bodies. We only employ Talent Acquisition Specialists who are experts in the disciplines we operate in.
At Pollock & Associates, we develop a thorough, targeted sourcing strategy for each assignment, ensuring the best candidates for each position. In addition, we adopt a multi-faceted approach when acquiring candidates by making use of the following channels:
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Service Offering
Pollock & Associates’ Talent Acquisition Specialists have the experience and expertise to rapidly respond to your needs without wasting unnecessary time and ultimately, money. In particular we offer:
Executive Search
Talent Search
Ad Response Handling
Contract Staffing Solutions
Specialist Positions
We are able to provide top talent to the following specialist positions:
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Industry Sectors
We have a team of Talent Acquisition Specialiststhat are able to source talent across all industry sectors including:
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The Team
Pollock & Associates – Executive Team
Caz Pollock
Chief Executive Officer – Executive Recruitment and Search
Mike Pollock
Managing ExecutiveLatest vacancies
Accountant – 6-month contract
Isando
Accounting and Finance
This is a fixed-term contract for 6 months. You will be required to assist with budgets, payment recoveries, compiling billing reports for invoicing, compiling and ensuring accurate preparation of journals, accruals and provisions through a properly controlled process. It is essential that you have a sense of internal control/audit practices. Required to work overtime when required.
Product Manager
Johannesburg North
Sales and Marketing
Our client is seeking a specialist who will be required to focus on the development of product marketing and communication plans in line with their construction sector strategy.
You will be required to work closely with marketing services and business development managers to ensure relevant product offerings are made available to ensure commercial objectives and product leadership are achieved.
If you meet the following qualifications, experience and skills criteria, we welcome your application.
Financial Director
Durban
Accounting and Finance
• CA(SA)• 5 years’ experience in a similar position with• Credit industry knowledge essential• The principles of Risk and Account Management• Articulate communication skills in English - written and verbal
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