African Excellence Awards: Best IT Recruitment Agency in South Africa MEA Markets magazine announces the winners of this year’s African Excellence Awards. Defined today by innovation and adaptation, Africa has already established a strong foundation for excellence, improving and influencing a plethora of fields and industries. Now in its sixth year, the African Excellence Awards continues to stir excitement. Here we see a magnificent and diverse programme flourish yet again. We showcase businesses with expertise in destination management and international tourism to pivotal branding and design. We also highlight high-end property management, fire protection, and environmental consultancy to an excellent…
Celebrating DataTech Recruitment’s Triumph at the AI Acquisition International Business Excellence Awards 2023 Hello, lovely readers! Today, I am thrilled to extend my heartfelt congratulations to DataTech Recruitment, a true champion in the world of IT recruitment, for their remarkable achievement in winning the prestigious AI Acquisition International Business Excellence Award for Best IT Recruitment Company 2023 – South Africa. This recognition is a testament to their unwavering commitment, dedication, and exceptional expertise in the field of IT recruitment. Join me in celebrating this well-deserved victory for DataTech Recruitment!A Cutting-Edge Approach to IT Recruitment:DataTech Recruitment has undoubtedly revolutionized the IT recruitment landscape through their innovative use of cutting-edge technologies.…
What are companies looking for in an IT CV Companies that are hiring for IT positions are typically looking for candidates with a combination of technical skills, experience, and soft skills. Your CV is the 1st thing they see, and you need to showcase your skills as much as possible. Having a short CV without duties and responsibilities or skills list is not going to WOW a Hiring Manager, Recruiter or HR who’s looking at your CV. Put yourself in their shoes and see if you will hire yourself when looking at your CV.Here are some of the things that companies are often looking for in an…
Tips to Hiring Managers on Interviewing Software Developers We are thrilled to announce that DataTech Recruitment has been named the Best Boutique IT Recruitment Company in South Africa! This prestigious award recognizes our commitment to providing exceptional service to both our clients and candidates. At DataTech Recruitment, we specialize in connecting top talent with leading companies in the technology industry. Our team of experienced recruiters understands the unique challenges and opportunities of the IT sector, and we work closely with our clients and candidates to ensure a successful match. We are proud to have been recognized for our dedication to excellence in IT recruitment. This award is a…
Benefits of reading a Job Specification before applying for a job As a job candidate, it can be tempting to quickly scan a job advertisement and hit the “apply” button without fully reading the job specification or advertisement. However, this can lead to a poor candidate experience and can even harm your chances of getting the job. So, how can you ensure that you are fully reading and understanding the job specification or advertisement before applying for a role?1. Take your time.One of the main reasons that candidates may not fully read the job specification or advertisement is that they feel rushed or pressed for time. To avoid this,…
How to Reach Out to Recruiters or Hiring Managers When reaching out to recruiters or hiring managers on social media or WhatsApp, or in any forum, it’s important to come across as professional and respectful while also standing out from the many generic messages they may receive.Here are some tips to help you make a positive impression:Don’t start by just saying “Hi”, “Hallo”, “Good Morning/Afternoon”. Make sure you indicate the reason for your message.Do your research: Before reaching out, take the time to learn more about the company, the hiring manager, and the role you’re interested in. This will not…
Humorous Observation on the Recruitment Process in South Africa If you’ve ever gone through the recruitment process in South Africa, you know that it can be a bit of a rollercoaster. Here are a few humorous observations about recruitment in South Africa: The “Experience Required” requirement: If you’ve ever applied for a job in South Africa, you know that the “Experience Required” requirement can be a bit of a catch-22. How are you supposed to get experience if no one will give you a job without experience? It’s a vicious cycle, but don’t give up! Keep applying and eventually, you’ll…
We won – Best IT & Digital Recruitment Consultancy – South Africa award Who would have thought that after 2 years in business we would win this award? Thank you to all our clients and candidates for your continued support. We endeavour to give the best possible service to everyone who gets in touch and who we deal with, and we’ll continue doing so. We are a boutique recruitment agency, with collectively 25+ years’ experience, aiming to make the whole recruitment process easy for clients and candidates. Specialist Recruiters in IT, Digital, Hospitality, Financial Services, and many other industries across…
New year’s resolutions or revolution? We should have a longing for something deeper, more profound. Something that permeated one’s whole being but was still unreadable in the corridors written for your heart. I realised one had to tread softly to get to that place, as not to have yourself pull back into your introverted self. There you will see yourself – done and drained by the work and duties and do’s and don’ts that you have loaded on your shoulders over the years until now. You might recognise yourself – you of tomorrow – your Future Self. Shriveled up, exhausted, bone-weary, kaput… through my own doing I have treated this…
The evolving role of recruitment The role of recruitment is evolving. Especially now that Covid has dictated some new rules. Recruitment will become more consultative, a consumer experience. (Especially for candidates – Amazon…click and buy, must be as easy a process as that). Good news is that demand will rise again now that more businesses have started operating again, the challenge is that expectations have also risen. Yes, we will continue to see some disruptions. But rest assured, companies will be looking to re-staff their teams. Investing in their staff that will be the future managers of that company. Look…