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What Does It Mean When a Recruitment Agency Is an APSO Member?
APSO is the staffing industry body in South Africa. See what its Code of Ethics requires of member agencies and how to check a recruiter’s membership.

How Long Does It Take to Hire Someone in South Africa?
How Long Does It Take to Hire Someone in South Africa? By Mike Pollock-Vogelpath, Managing Executive | Executive Search & Operations, Pollock & Associates. There is no single published average

How to Choose a Specialist Recruitment Agency in South Africa
When a specialist recruiter makes sense, what to check before you appoint one, and the questions that show whether an agency knows your sector.

What Happens After You Submit Your CV to a Recruiter?
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.

Bridging the Skills Gap: Why Upskilling and Skills-Based Hiring Matter
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.

Why Recruitment Is Now a Leadership Issue, Not Just an HR Task
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.