How Long Does It Take to Hire Someone in South Africa? By Mike Pollock-Vogelpath, Managing Executive | Executive Search & Operations, Pollock & Associates. There…
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When a specialist recruiter makes sense, what to check before you appoint one, and the questions that show whether an agency knows your sector.
A recruiter reads your CV, matches it to vacancies and asks your permission before sending it on. See the steps, your POPIA rights and when to follow up.
Finding the right skills is becoming more complex as industries and business requirements evolve. By looking beyond traditional credentials, identifying transferable capabilities and investing in employee development, organisations can take a more sustainable approach to closing skills gaps.
Recruitment may sit within HR, but its impact extends across the organisation. From team performance and culture to leadership capability and business growth, hiring decisions shape more than the immediate vacancy. A strategic approach connects recruitment to the organisation’s objectives and long-term direction.
At executive level, a career move involves more than a new title or salary. Senior leaders assess the organisation’s strategy, leadership stability and long-term credibility before deciding whether an opportunity is right for them. For employers, attracting experienced leadership talent means demonstrating that the business is worth joining.
A candidate may have the right experience, qualifications and references, yet still struggle to deliver the impact a business needs. Discover why strategic hiring means looking beyond the CV to assess alignment, contribution and long-term value.
A recruitment strategy that works for one role may not deliver the same results for another. Different professionals have different motivations, expectations and career priorities, which means employers need to tailor their recruitment approach to the role, the organisation and the people they want to attract.
A job advert can attract applications without reaching the people your business most wants to hire. For senior, specialist and scarce-skills roles, many suitable professionals may already be employed and not actively searching for a new opportunity. Learn why relying on applications alone can limit your recruitment reach and how proactive talent search can help employers connect with the right candidates.
South African professionals can access career opportunities beyond the country’s borders, creating new possibilities for candidates and additional competition for local employers. Explore why international companies recruit South African talent, how remote work is changing the market, and what businesses can do to attract and retain specialist skills.