Finance and data recruitment powered by relationships and smart technology.
Deep relationships, candidate insight and smart video technology help you meet exceptional candidates and make the right hire, faster.
Specialist finance, data and senior leadership recruitment.
Blue Recruiting is a recruitment consultancy specialising in finance, data and senior leadership professionals across South Africa, the rest of Africa and international markets. Whether you need permanent staff, fixed-term contractors, temporary employees, or remote nearshored professionals, our tailored recruitment solutions reduce hiring risk, accelerate time-to-fill and deliver talent that performs from day one.
Finance and Global Audit Recruitment
We recruit finance professionals for audit, reporting, leadership, and strategic finance roles – from newly qualified CAs to CFOs. Our global network connects businesses with technically strong, commercially minded finance talent.
Data and technology recruitment
We source data and tech talent across analytics, engineering, cybersecurity and governance. From BI Developers to Cloud Architects, we connect businesses with professionals who drive data integrity, security and smarter decisions.
Senior talent in Sub-Saharan Africa
We place senior leaders across Sub-Saharan Africa – including Country Managers, Regional Directors, Finance Directors and Heads of Strategy – drawing on local, diaspora and cross-border leadership to drive growth, transformation and operational delivery.
Nearshoring and Employer of Record
We help global businesses nearshore South African talent for remote or hybrid roles – without relocation or the need for a local entity. Our nearshoring solutions handle hiring, payroll, compliance and onboarding, so you can scale faster with less risk.
We help companies hire with confidence.
Hiring is hard, and it takes time to build expertise in finding the right people. We combine deep industry knowledge with smart use of technology to help companies make confident, high-fit hires — and help professionals grow meaningful careers. Take a quick look inside our business and what makes our approach to recruitment different.
Find your next opportunity.
Whether you’re a newly qualified CA, a senior analyst, or a Finance Director ready for your next challenge — we’ll help you find roles that match your goals, values, and skills. Explore our open roles by job type, location, or salary to find the perfect fit.
Permanent, contract, temporary and remote recruitment.
Whether you’re filling permanent roles, managing short-term demand, or building remote teams, our services are tailored to reduce hiring risk and improve speed, quality and cost-efficiency.
Permanent and fixed-term contracting
Hire full-time or contract finance and data professionals across South Africa, Africa and international markets. We deliver high-quality candidates aligned to your needs, culture and timeline.
Temporary employment services
Need reliable short-term finance talent? We employ vetted professionals under our payroll, handling compliance and contracts—giving you flexibility without the HR burden.
Nearshoring and employer of record services
Hire top South African finance and data professionals remotely at up to 40% lower salary costs. We provide nearshored talent aligned to global standards and time zones, without the cost or hassle of relocation. We also offer additional Employer of Record services covering:
Employment contracts and HR admin
Payroll, tax and compliance
Labour law risk mitigation
Optional office, internet and equipment
We work with local and international employers.
We help employers hire top finance, data and leadership talent across South Africa, the African continent and international markets. Our clients include mid-sized businesses, global firms and scaling startups that need top-tier professionals.
South African employers
We recruit finance and data professionals for companies across South Africa, from newly qualified CAs and Financial Analysts to Data Engineers, BI Developers, and Financial Managers. Our expert recruiters deliver curated shortlists of high-fit professionals to save you time and reduce hiring risk.
Rest of Africa
We place experienced senior professionals in roles across Sub-Saharan Africa. Whether you’re hiring in data, sales, finance, operations or transformation, we’ve got you covered. Our clients span multiple industries like financial services, mining, manufacturing, agriculture, energy and oil and gas.
International companies
We help companies in the UK, Europe, Australia, the Middle East and offshore financial centres hire top South African finance and data professionals. From Financial Accountants and Internal Auditors to Data Analysts, our candidates bring internationally recognised qualifications and experience.
What our clients say.
Why top companies and candidates choose Blue Recruiting.
We’re not a transactional recruitment agency, we’re a strategic hiring partner.
We build long-term relationships and deep dive into your team, goals and culture. You get your time back with pre-vetted, high-fit candidates for every role – delivered fast, with zero compromise on quality. Discover the impact of working with a recruiter who’s as invested in your success as you are.
Specialisation
Blue Recruiting is a leading recruitment consultancy in South Africa, specialising in finance, data, and technology professionals. Our expert team brings deep industry knowledge to connect organizations with exceptional finance, data, and technology professionals who drive business success. Based in South Africa but with a global reach, we partner closely with both employers and candidates to simplify the hiring process.
We take the time to learn and thoroughly understand your business and your needs so we can effectively sell your opportunities to candidates.
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We build exclusive partnerships with our clients, choosing to work with select organizations rather than competing firms in the same region. This focused approach, combined with transparent communication, enables us to deliver tailored hiring solutions that precisely match your organizational needs.
Our commitment to building long-term relationships means we invest time in understanding not just your immediate requirements, but your long-term talent goals.
Technology
Don’t spend countless hours in face-to-face interviews.
Our pioneering video interview process allows you to get a sense of a candidate’s personality, as well as their professional background in minutes.
Create a short list of your top candidates and only interview those that make a real impression.
Why companies choose Blue Recruiting.
78%
of our candidates secure interviews
98%
success rate in fulfilling exclusive roles
93%
of clients exclusively recommend our services
We do recruitment differently.
We already have an internal HR team – why use an outside firm?
Blue Recruiting isn’t here to replace your HR team. We act as a specialist extension that helps you reach top finance and tech professionals, especially those not actively applying or visible through traditional channels.
Don’t most recruitment firms just send a flood of CVs?
Not us. We work on a quality-over-quantity model. Every candidate is rigorously pre-vetted, and we only send a select few who match your role – saving time, improving outcomes and reducing the risk of wasted interviews or poor-hires.
What if we’ve had a bad experience with a recruitment firm?
We hear this too often. That’s why we start by understanding your team, culture and business needs before we search. This leads to better alignment, fewer hiring misfires and a more reliable, streamlined process.
Are recruitment fees really worth it for just one hire?
When the right person is hired quickly, the ROI becomes clear. Our clients see results sooner – often months ahead of internal hires – because we reduce time-to-hire, raise candidate quality and deliver long term success.
Our specialist recruitment services.
We’re a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in sourcing and placing finance, data and technology professionals in South Africa and abroad. We support permanent, fixed-term and remote employment as well as project-based employment.
Finance Recruitment Solutions.
We are specialists in recruiting the top finance professionals for roles in the financial services, commerce and industry sectors.
Roles we recruit
Accounting & Financial Management
- Financial Accountant
- Management Accountant
- Financial Controller
- Finance Manager
- Technical/IFRS Specialist
- Group Financial Manager
- Head of Finance
- Financial Director
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Commercial & Strategic Finance
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager
- Commercial Finance Manager
- Corporate Finance / M&A Specialist
Audit, Risk & Compliance
- Internal Auditor
- Risk & Compliance Manager
- Tax Manager
Credit & Payroll
- Credit Analyst
- Payroll Manager
Nearshore Top Talent from South Africa.
Through Blue Recruiting, you can employ a South African-based professional at a fraction of the payroll cost of an in-country candidate in the United Kingdom. Alternatively, employ a more qualified and experienced SA candidate at the same cost as a UK candidate.
Why nearshore talent from South Africa?
Up to 40% Lower Salary Costs
Nearshoring South African professionals saves UK firms up to 40% on salaries.
Time Zone Compatibility
South Africa and the UK share similar time zones, keeping work hours aligned.
Large Network of Candidates
We source top finance, data, and tech candidates with global qualifications.
Attract Talent to Small Towns
Nearshoring offers skilled professionals an alternative to relocating to small towns.
Language and Culture
SA and the UK are culturally and professionally aligned, with English as the main language.
Our nearshoring services
- Our strict pre-screening means every candidate is assessed for fit against your needs.
- Pre-recorded candidate videos to help you avoid wasted time on failed first-round interviews.
Recruitment fee: 20% of the cost to company for each successfully placed candidate.
Blue Recruiting will manage all payroll administration on your behalf including:
- Employment contracts and payment of salaries
- Statutory compliance
- Pay as You Earn (PAYE) tax to the South African Revenue Service
- Workers Compensation Commission
- Unemployment Insurance Fund
- Skills Development Levy
Payroll fee: 10% of the payroll cost for all payroll services.
Blue Recruiting will help set your employees up for success with a fully serviced office, including backup power, high-speed Wi-Fi, and assistance in sourcing computer equipment.
±£65 per device (I5, SSD 250GB, 8GB RAM) per month.
Data & Technology Recruitment.
Data and technology professionals are in high demand, but companies are struggling to attract and retain them. Blue Recruiting’s specialist data and technology team source professionals across a wide range of roles and skills.
Data Management & Analytics
- Data Analysts
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Big Data Specialist
- Business Intelligence (BI) Developer
- Data Governance Specialist
- Quantitative Analyst
Technology Infrastructure
- IT Infrastructure Manager
- Cloud Architect
- Network Engineer
Cybersecurity & Risk
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Information Security Officer
- Fraud Analyst
- Security Architect
Software Development & Engineering
- Software Developer
- Full-Stack Developer
- DevOps Engineer
- API Developer
Other
- IT Project Manager
- UX/UI Designer
- IT Auditor
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