South Africa continues to face one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, driven largely by structural challenges in the economy. Yet, amidst sluggish local growth, a new opportunity is emerging: UK businesses are increasingly hiring skilled South Africans to work remotely. This trend not only creates jobs but also brings valuable foreign income into the country. Recently, Sasha

Small and medium-sized businesses across South Africa are facing a hidden cost when it comes to recruitment. New research from Job Crystal reveals that SMEs spend an average of 33 hours on every hire – almost a full working week that could otherwise be spent growing the business, winning new clients, and increasing revenue. With a single job advert attracting

South Africa’s labour laws were introduced with good intentions – to protect workers, improve job security and create fairer workplaces. But according to a recent opinion piece, some labour reforms may also have had unintended consequences for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), which are responsible for a significant share of the country’s employment and economic activity. The article explores how

When innovation meets purpose, magic happens. RecTech – short for recruitment technology – has come a long way in South Africa. From manual CV sorting and endless spreadsheets to smart, AI-powered systems that match talent in seconds, the industry’s evolution has been nothing short of remarkable. And now, it’s clear that South African companies are not just keeping up –

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