Executive search is made easy at SA Skills due to our existing network and database of high level candidates in all disciplines, if however, the right candidate is not currently listed with us we will carry out Search programmes to determine the names of companies operating in a relevant product / service field and by all possible confidential and discreet means, excluding advertising, locate and contact individuals whose experience and abilities meet the personnel specifications. We will then discuss the job specification with potential candidates and where appropriate conduct interviews to determine their suitability. This will be presented in a report and recommendations document to the client including a suitable short-list of candidates who are interested in the position and who meet the candidate specification.

With the advertised selection process we will submit draft advertising copy with media recommendations to the client for approval and arrange insertion of advertisements in appropriate media. We will receive and screen candidates' applications, conduct initial interviews and prepare and submit a report on candidates recommended for inclusion on the Shortlist.

A Skills will carry out an agreed limit search programme to determine names of companies operating in the relevant product/service field and by all possible confidential and discreet means, excluding advertising, locate and contact individuals whose experience and abilities meet the personnel specification. Discuss the job specification with potential candidates and where appropriate conduct interviews to determine their suitability. Submit draft advertising copy with media recommendations and arrange insertion of advertisements in appropriate media. Receive and screen candidates' applications, conduct initial interview programme of candidates from the Search and Advertisement, prepare and submit reports on candidates recommended for inclusion on the Shortlist.

We will carry out a search of the candidate database to identify individuals whose experience and abilities meet the personnel specification. Conduct initial interviews of candidates from the Search, prepare and submit report on candidates recommended for inclusion on the Shortlist. (Database Selection is automatically combined with the above services.)

This premium service offered by SA Skills enables our clients to form alliances with South African organisations specifically targeted to satisfy the requirements of the search. Perhaps you are looking for: market access South Africa , technology partners , production capacity , complementary products or services , overseas licenses We also explore the reverse benefits to our clients of organisations identified in our search activity. By virtue of the original and comprehensive search carried out, our clients obtain accurate and objective information to build solid and strategic alliances rather than rely on chance encounters with potential partners. As with all aspects of our search activity the effectiveness of this approach is based on: an accurate brief for the search , understanding of the key cultural issues within the client, organisation and the target companies , vigorous investigation of the perception of potential targets within the markets being considered and provision of the best matches for initial contact by our clients. As with all our activities SA Skills operates on a truly global basis drawing on the expertise of all our consultants and associates appropriate to each assignment. Each assignment is managed by a lead consultant to ensure continuity and a focus for the assignment.

Recruitment often cannot be isolated from wider corporate issues. Whether these involve financial, personnel, or sales / marketing problems, we offer a high level of professional advice. Work in this area has included organisation restructuring, marketing strategies, salary surveys, financial systems and acquisition studies. SA Skills has consultants who provide expert analysis of corporate issues across a wide variety of industries and functions. Such work has not always led to subsequent recruitment. Where it has, the outcome has always been more effective for the long term success of the organisation than if we had not had an involvement.

Our aim is to provide our clients and our candidates with a prompt, relevant, polite and cost-efficient solution to their employment / career / HR and business consultancy requirements. We cannot claim to have hundreds of branches but we know South Africa and its people better than anyone. You will discover that SA Skills is a hassle-free zone for professional recruiters that know what they want and expect their agency to provide it with the minimum of fuss. We enjoy mutually beneficial relationships with a wide variety of blue-chip clients who enjoy the anonymity and discretion of our services. We place candidates on both a permanent and contract basis, from junior positions to Board-level appointments. We enjoy an excellent reputation for placing quality candidates into superb positions with a wide variety of leading and emerging companies. Our difference has to be the fact that our recruiters have real-time experience of the industry sectors that they recruit for. Armed with relevant experience, a comprehensive understanding can be gained of the requirements and nuances of the individual Client Company. After all, it is essential to know what the whole jigsaw looks like before you search for the missing piece!