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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.