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Johannesburg’s Top 7 Recruitment Agencies

How We Picked 

Experience and Accreditation – We based this list on the companies’ breadth and depth of experience in recruiting, as well as accreditations if any. 
Industry Representation – We set out to know how many job seekers these companies can cater to based on the industries they focus on.
Quality of Service – We picked companies that, for the most part, have a solid track record in providing positive experiences for job seekers and business owners – from process to placement.

1. Unique Personnel

Unique Personnel Homepage

Website: https://www.unique.co.za 

Address: Unit 2, HQ, 2 Arbroath Rd, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2007

Contact: +27 11 970 3166

Operating Hours: 12:00 AM-11:00 PM daily

Google reviews score4.8/5
Facebook reviews score N/A
SouthAfricaFirm reviews score4.6/5
Bark reviews score5/5
Total reviews5/5
Score consistency 5/5
Experience and Accreditation5/5
Industry Representation4.5/5
Quality of Service4.75/5
Efficiency 5/5
Attention to Detail5/5
Personality and Care5/5
Communication4/5

Pros

  • Simple and user-friendly website interface
  • Seamless online application process
  • Extensive range of job opportunities
  • Quick processing and placements

Cons

  • Tends not to be as responsive when no matches are available

One of the most-reviewed recruitment agencies in Johannesburg, Unique Personnel is also one of the industry veterans. We think that their 50-plus years of experience is their strongest selling point, as they know the market like the back of their hand.

Job seekers love that their website is relatively easy to navigate, and we agree. The registration form is a tad long, but we think it’s important to be thorough when vetting applicants.

We appreciate that apart from the usual profile information, they require job seekers to agree to be subjected to a credit search, criminal name clearance check, and other qualification checks as needed.

The attention to detail given in the form is a glimpse of the company’s desire to only put forward the most qualified people for each role.

Another common feedback is the impressive efficiency of the Unique Personnel team. We are impressed that they are able to respond with urgency to each application and keep the job seeker updated on the progress.

They are also said to be very detailed in the initial interview, asking questions beyond the scope of a typical HR interview. This shows that they are consistent in their due diligence, making sure that no stone is left unturned.

However, there are still several applicants who have experienced not getting any responses from the team. According to Unique Personnel, this is due to the fact that the job seekers in question applied during a time when job openings were few and far in between.

For the most part, we see that they are able to match most people well with jobs, keeping them updated on their application status and providing feedback whenever possible. Happy users commend them for quickly acting on their application, which we think is noteworthy. 

2. Mindcor

Mindcor Homepage

Website: https://mindcor.com 

Address: 3 9th Street, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

Contact: +27 73 551 5500

Operating Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mondays to Fridays

Google reviews score4.8/5
Facebook reviews score N/A
Bark reviews scoreN/A
AfricABZ reviews score4.5/5
Total reviews3/5
Score consistency 5/5
Experience and Accreditation4/5
Industry Representation4/5
Quality of Service4.75/5
Efficiency5/5
Attention to Detail5/5
Personality and Care4/5
Communication5/5

Pros

  • Relays feedback from potential employer quickly
  • Responsive and answers questions in a timely manner
  • Quality range of HR services
  • Meticulous placement process and top-notch profiling
  • Provides coaching for employer interviews

Cons

  • One-off client experience on rude and condescending treatment by team member

Known for their executive search and recruitment services, Mindcor offers support to business and job seekers. We are happy to share that they do an excellent job in both.

Job seekers praise Mindcor for their prompt communication, efficiency, and responsiveness. We are impressed that they are known for their ability to profile candidates well and match them with relevant employers.

Applicants and regular users of the service say that Mindcor recruiters don’t just put them through the typical initial interview. They really take deep dives to understand the applicant – from their motives and strengths to their fears and weaknesses.

To us, this kind of attention to detail and active listening tells us that Mindcor genuinely cares about matching people to the right job. It’s not enough that they fit the typical requirements of the employer, but that they also resonate with their core values.

On the employer side, clients also have great things to say about Mindcor. For executive search, their strength in profiling is impressively carried over to this service. 

Clients appreciate that Mindcor takes the time to sit down and understand their business objectives, vision mission, and core values. We love that the company takes this information to heart and does not simply rely on the scope of work to recommend candidates.

Because of this, MIndcor is able to consistently make great placements that both employer and employee are happy with. We think that this meticulous yet thoughtful approach to recruitment is what makes them stand out among the rest.

3. Ultra Personnel

Ultra Personnel Homepage

Website: http://www.ultrapersonnel.co.za 

Address: Block D, 1st Floor, Hingham Field Office Park, Unit 22, 79 Boeing Rd E, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2007

Contact: +27 11 455 4240

Operating Hours: 7:00 AM-5:30 PM, Mondays to Fridays

Google reviews score4.8/5
Facebook reviews score 5/5
Bark reviews scoreN/A
AfricABZ reviews score5/5
Total reviews4/5
Score consistency 5/5
Experience and Accreditation5/5
Industry Representation4/5
Quality of Service4.75/5
Efficiency 5/5
Attention to Detail5/5
Personality and Care5/5
Communication4/5

Pros

  • Great job placements in the financial, technical, office support, and pharmaceutical sectors
  • Shortlist of only 3-4 candidates to help employers save time 
  • 90-day replacement guarantee for employers
  • Regular follow-ups post-placement
  • Generous in providing feedback to job seekers
  • Provide preparation interviews before actual interviews

Cons

  • No information on available jobs on website

What job seekers love the most about Ultra Personnel is their presence and support throughout the entire journey. We love the fact that the assigned recruiter would even do follow-up calls to the employees months after placement just to find out how they are doing.

We also like hearing about how generously and quickly they relay feedback to applicants. To us, this means that Ultra Personnel is committed to placing each and every candidate successfully.

Those who have used their services also share that they would be given a preparation interview prior to the actual interview with the employer. We think that this is a great gesture, as this leaves the applicant more equipped and confident.

Most of them also describe their experience with Ultra Personnel as positive and encouraging. We love that their recruiters are trained to act as allies rather than just placement managers, cheering on their job-seeking clients at every step.

This speaks volumes of the deep expertise of owner Veronica Meaden, who has 18 years of recruitment under her belt. We think that her mentoring her team plays a huge part in the consistently warm and personalised service they provide.

While job placements only focus on four sectors – financial, technical, office support, and pharmaceutical – great care is taken to make the most suitable matches. 

It’s a shame that the actual job openings are not posted on the website, but perhaps this is their way of highlighting their customised service.

The same top-notch care and consistency are seen in their employer services. To help business owners save time and money, they make sure to only submit a shortlist of 3 to 4 qualified applicants.

We think this is a thoughtful gesture on their part as they recognise the fast-paced lifestyle of their clients. When they do the hard work of meticulously narrowing the list down to the few most qualified individuals, they are assuring their clients that they can be trusted to do the crucial final filtering.

4. Only the Best

Only the Best Homepage

Website: https://www.onlythebest.co.za 

Address: 13 Wellington Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193

Contact: +27 11 789 8282

Operating Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mondays to Fridays

Google reviews score4.7/5
Facebook reviews score 4.5/5
Bark reviews scoreN/A
AfricABZ scoreN/A
Total reviews1/5
Score consistency 5/5
Experience and Accreditation3/5
Industry Representation5/5
Quality of Service5/5
Efficiency 5/5
Personality and Care5/5
Communication5/5

Pros

  • Specialties include disability staffing, internships, and learnerships
  • Takes time to understand the needs of the employer

Cons

  • Not as much industry experience as competitors

Despite its limited industry experience, Only the Best has a great portfolio of recruitment services. We are mightily impressed that they offer disability staffing and use a prepare-employ-support strategy for relevant candidates.

This shows us that the company deeply believes in providing as many opportunities to as many kinds of people as possible. We appreciate that they are well-versed in this area – in fact, it is the only company on this list that offers this particular service.

We also really like that they likewise cater to students and individuals who need to get their feet wet in a particular field through internship and learnership matching. They clearly advocate for the youth, which is a great investment in and contribution to the future South African workforce.

Moreover, we are impressed by how they educate employers on the benefits of such programmes. There are many companies that don’t invest in short-term or creative staffing, and we think that offering this service is a great way to invite business owners to broaden their “people horizons.”

In terms of experience, many clients commend Only the Best for always seeking to fully understand their organisational needs. Instead of simply matching CVs with job requirements, they take the time to assess personality to see if candidates would fit into the company’s work culture.

Only the Best may not have as much industry experience as its counterparts, but its strength lies in its advocacies and specialised services.

5. Drake International South Africa

Drake International South Africa Homepage

Website: https://za.drakeintl.com 

Address: Corporate Park, 4 – 6 Skeen Boulevard, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2008

Contact: +27 11 463 1195

Operating Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Mondays to Thursdays, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Fridays

Google reviews score4.5/5
Facebook reviews score 4.8/5
Bark reviews scoreN/A
AfricABZ score5/5
Total reviews3/5
Score consistency 5/5
Experience and Accreditation5/5
Industry Representation5/5
Quality of Service4.75/5
Efficiency 5/5
Personality and Care4/5
Communication5/5

Pros

  • Established brand name and expertise
  • Offers extensive HR services for employers
  • Recruiters are well-matched for the industry they will be servicing

Cons

  • One-off user review on impolite staff

The most globally-established in the bunch, Drake International SA is a dream HR partner of many employers. We are pleased to see that they offer an extensive roster of services in their South Africa branch.

Apart from the usual recruitment services, we love that they also provide talent management solutions. Whether it’s helping improve people, productivity, or performance, they lend their expertise to organisations and contextualise strategies based on unique needs.

We also like the Drake Training Academy, which is the company’s support arm in terms of program development. We are impressed by the many training programs their companies offer to help attract quality talent, from learnerships and skills assessments to engagement surveys and disability solutions.

Satisfied clients say that one of the best things about working with Drake International SA is that they also make an effort to match them with the best recruiter possible, expertise-wise. 

This means that the company ensures an efficient recruitment experience, given that the assigned recruiter is an industry expert. This avoids a long process of going back and forth between recruiter and employer in terms of identifying potential hires.

Finally, we love that even though they primarily service employers, they are accessible to job seekers as well. A quick look at their website shows us a section where candidates can choose to upload their CVs and join their talent network, in a simple and quick registration process.

6. Pro Personnel Employment Agency

Pro Personnel Employment Agency Homepage

Website: https://www.pro-personnel.co.za/

Address: 174 Kock St, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa

Contact: +27 14 592 7242 | welma@propersonnel.co.za | cv@propersonnel.co.za

Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM

Friday 08:00 AM – 03:00 PM 

Google reviews score3.7/5
Facebook reviews score 5/5
Bark reviews scoreN/A
AfricABZ scoreN/A
Total reviews4.3/5
Score consistency 4/5
Experience and Accreditation5/5
Industry Representation5/5
Quality of Service4/5
Efficiency 5/5
Personality and Care5/5
Communication4/5

Pros

  • Substantial experience in Human Resources 
  • Serviced a wide range of industries
  • Promotes inclusivity
  • Offers professional CV writing

Cons

  • No online booking system
  • Closed on weekends

Pro Personnel Employment Agency is an employment firm in Rustenburg that provides recruitment services to various companies.

We thought their substantial experience in Human Resources was impressive because it allows them to use different recruitment strategies.

Another remarkable aspect is that they have provided services for various industries, including financial, medical, hotel, and many others.

What we liked best about this establishment is that they promote inclusivity, which we believe is essential in any business.

In our opinion, this allows them to provide high-quality and equal services to all their clients.

Pro Personnel Employment Agency offers various services such as permanent and temporary placements, HR/IR services, qualification verification, and much more.

But what distinguishes them is that they also provide professional CV writing, which we believe is an excellent addition to their services.

Unfortunately, we only wish they had an online booking system so that customers could secure appointment slots immediately.

 Despite this, the majority of the customers we spoke with appreciated how tailored their services are because they provided them with opportunities that suited them.

Overall, we think Pro Personnel Employment Agency deserves a spot on our list as they provide comprehensive recruitment services.

7. Ingenious Personnel Talent Management

Website: https://www.ingeniouspersonnel.co.za/

Address: JHB: 1 Maria Str, Randburg

Contact:

Contact us on: 060 555 7940
WhatsApp Line: 067 978 5247

Email: cvs@ingeniouspersonnel.co.za

Operating Hours: Contact for more information

Google reviews scoreN/A
Facebook reviews score N/A
Bark reviews scoreN/A
AfricABZ scoreN/A
Total reviewsN/A
Score consistency N/A
Experience and Accreditation5/5
Industry Representation5/5
Quality of Service4/5
Efficiency 5/5
Personality and Care5/5
Communication4/5

Pros

  • 100% black female owned recruitment agency
  • Leading B-BBEE Level 1 Transformation Talent and Leadership consultancy firm
  • Wide range of services offered
  • Combines best practices with innovation
  • 98% successful placement rate
  • Experienced team members

Cons

  • Operating hours unavailable on website
  • Limited feedback and testimonials available online

Ingenious Personnel is a professional recruitment agency based in Randburg, Johannesburg that is 100% Black Female Owned.

It’s also a leading B-BBEE Level 1 (100% black female owned) Transformation Talent and Leadership consultancy firm. For this, they partner with clients towards achievement of sustainable transformation initiatives in the country.

They offer various services, including talent acquisition, successor planning, contract management, outplacement and retention strategy creation and implementation and provide these to multinational investors in South Africa.

Their team specializes in in sourcing, profiling and acquiring top transformation talent for board/trustee representation.

What we like about this agency is their expertise and understanding of the regulatory environment and its impact on business strategy. This way, they’re able to combine best practices with innovative ideas.

As a result, they’re able to tailor suitable talent management solutions to fit the unique situations of their clients, and we think it’s impressive.

They also have a 98% successful placement rate. We like that their strategy doesn’t involve flooding clients with CVs and just give them the Top 4 CVs.

We think the members of their team are also highly qualified with an average of more than 10 years of experience in recruitment.

All in all, we believe that this team knows what they’re doing and is arguably one of the best recruitment agencies in Johannesburg.

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