Top Tips for Consultants Wanting to Transition into the Tech Industry
In recent years, the consulting landscape in South Africa has undergone significant shifts, leading many consultants to reassess their career paths - these changes have had ripple effects throughout the South African industry, prompting a closer look at alternative career [...]
The Strategic Chief of Staff (CoS) Role: Insights from TSRecruitment
In today's dynamic business landscape, the CoS is becoming increasingly popular within organisations as a link between the C-suite and broader teams while spearheading strategic initiatives. TSRecruitment has observed a notable rise in the need for the "CoS" role, indicating [...]
Reflecting on the last 12 months of Strategy Hiring
Over the last 12 months, our clients have actively sought strategy and management consulting talent to oversee a range of strategic projects and positions. The past year has seen these professionals step into critical new roles, driving transformational change and [...]
Navigating the Shift: Insights into Career Transitions among South Africa’s Management Consultants
In recent years, the landscape of consulting careers in South Africa has undergone significant shifts, prompting consultants to reassess their professional trajectories. As global consulting firms face scrutiny and downsizing, the ramifications of these changes are felt across the South [...]
Unlocking Opportunities Beyond Management Consulting – Insights from SA’s Talent Acquisition Experts
As the trusted specialists in South Africa who guide former management consultants toward their next exciting role beyond the consulting sphere, Boni and I, seasoned professionals with extensive industry experience, are delighted to introduce a thought-provoking series of newsletters. But [...]
Navigating Talent Retention in South Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
Retaining top talent is a priority for many South African companies. While organisations face challenges in keeping top performers engaged and committed, they also have unique opportunities to refine their retention strategies and create a workplace that attracts and retains [...]
TS Recruitment Proudly Achieves Level 2 B-BBEE Status
TSR has recently achieved a Level 2 B-BBEE rating. This rating reaffirms our steadfast commitment to equity ownership, management control, skills development, and socio-economic parameters. We understand the significance of B-BBEE compliance in nurturing business partnerships and enhancing competitiveness in [...]
Are Job Descriptions Still Relevant?
In recruitment, we often question the relevance of job descriptions. At TS Recruitment, we frequently encounter candidates who hesitate to proceed without a detailed job description. Let’s have a look at a few reasons why job descriptions might be relevant [...]
Unlocking Synergy: The Vital Role of Partnering Between Internal and External Talent Acquisition Specialists
This topic was driven by a webinar I attended, where Ilhaam van der Schyff, a Group Head of Talent from one of the big banks in South Africa was a guest speaker. Her passion for partnering in talent attraction made [...]
Navigating 5 Generations in the SA Workplace: My take on doing it right
Last week, I visited a client in the Financial Services sector, boasting a workforce of 14,000. The lively atmosphere in their office captivated me, bustling with staff of all ages seamlessly collaborating. From fresh-faced 20-year-olds to seasoned individuals in their [...]
Constructing Leadership Blueprints from Humanity’s Raw Material
In an age of data analytics, identifying leaders is paved with indices, graphs, and KPIs. The truth, however, is more complex and maybe a bit too human for the algorithm's taste. In a world where artificial intelligence creeps into every [...]
Adapting to the Shift: Returning to Office Work in 2024
The return to office work has become a focal point of discussion as organisations grapple with post-pandemic work arrangements. Despite the convenience and efficiency demonstrated during the remote work era, a significant push exists within Corporate South Africa to reinstate [...]