As well as our registered office in Johannesburg in South Africa, we have strategic partners and field researchers across Africa. We source, receive applications, interview and place candidates all over the world and the African continent, as well as throughout South Africa.

Thanks to our extensive experience in executive search and recruitment at all management levels, we have a specialized team of consultants with different areas of expertise covering all industry sectors.

Start by developing a detailed job description and person specification - list the objective of the role, the tasks, responsibilities, reporting lines, competencies, skills, experience, knowledge, career path, training plan, remuneration etc. Outline the ideal person - education, background, personal attributes etc. This will give you a great starting point for any recruitment exercise.

Please contact us if you require assistance with recruitment.

There are many issues to consider - here are a few: headcount and budget issues, restructuring or promotion from within, urgency of need, availability of talent in the market, cost-effective candidate sourcing strategies, advertising media, legislative considerations, induction - and that's just the start! Recruitment looks easy, right up until you get started. Find a Recruitment Consultant who understands your business and be guided through the recruitment minefield by an expert.

Contact us for assistance with your permanent or temporary staffing needs.

 

As with any business partnership, open communication is the key. One of our consultants will meet with you to discuss a job brief and find out more about your business. The consultant will be interested in learning about your company and your unique recruitment needs and should be happy to provide as much guidance and support as you need - including availability of talent, salary trends, market movement, recruitment legislation, candidate assessment, advertising strategies, interview skills and more.

Be honest about your expectations. Discuss the benefits of working with one consultant on any job brief – more consultants working on your role will not result in a better quality hire or a faster process.

Feel free to contact us to discuss your recruitment needs in more detail.

 

Ask these questions: does CVCanal Consulting know my industry? Do they understand my business? What are their credentials? Are they specialists in the industry? Track record of success within my industry? What type of clients do they work with? What roles do they usually recruit and at what level? How do they ensure a quality process? Do they guarantee a quality outcome? Professionalism, ethics, expertise and value for money should be important considerations when making the selection - bearing in mind CVCanal will effectively become your business partner and play a key role in the success of your company.

CVCanal Consulting is committed to be the vendor of choice for its clients. Due to a mature service model and innovative approach to partnering with our clients, CVCanal has been able to develop a very strong presence in virtually every market across South Africa and Africa as a whole. As a result we are able to secure the best and most elite talent in your industry. We offer strong suite of retention and training programs as well as a variety of benefits to our contractors, many of which are long standing professionals that we have worked with for many years. Secondly, CVCanal approaches global business from a local focus so all clients are given a dedicated consultant for their unique needs.

Please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.

There are a number of metrics, but importantly, the ability of the new recruit to add value to the bottom line in as short a time as possible is probably the most obvious one. Cultural and personality fit, as well as a match between the job specification and the skills and experience of the recruit, will influence the duration of the 'settling in' period. Open communication and effective integration into the team will help to ensure a long and happy relationship. Clarify mutual expectations early on in the relationship. Get to know the 'person' behind the 'employee'. Ensure you have an effective retention policy in place.

Advice on this and all aspects of the recruitment and selection process are part of the service we offer. Contact us for more information.

 

Our recruiters interview each potential candidate prior to referring him or her to any of our clients. This is a key step in evaluating the candidate’s technical abilities and business knowledge, as well as his or her professionalism, communication skills, and interpersonal skills. As part of the in-house interview process, each applicant fills out a comprehensive skills questionnaire and submits a current resume that is parsed into our database and immediately matched against current requirements. We use this interview to better understand the individual’s technical experience, skill level, and work ethic, so that we place the candidate in the job best suited to his or her background. We perform customized technical testing, background checks, and drug testing upon client request. 

CVCanal guarantees that every candidate submitted is pre-qualified with regards to available start time, available interview times, travel requirements, and rate. We can submit several qualified candidates within 24-48 hours.

CVCanal does not normally offer background checks (criminal, social security tracking, education verification, employment verification, professional licenses and certifications).

We usually recommend qualified professional agencies in Africa and overseas. Upon obtaining candidate approval these specialty firms can perform checks in a confidential and professional manner.

Our consultants work closely with hiring managers prior to and during the search process to:

1. Build a complete understanding of the client’s needs, including technical requirements, start date, duration, and financial parameters
2. Work in a manner which is comfortable to client personnel, and adhere to client administrative procedures
3. Identify appropriate candidates using different media
4. Provide managers with resumes of prospective candidates
5. Arrange suitable interview times and methods
6. Negotiate the terms and conditions of the contract