Our Story
Blue Recruiting is one of the top financial recruitment firms in South Africa and abroad. Founding partners, James Hobson, a recruitment specialist, and Graeme Marais, a Chartered Accountant who completed his traineeship at KPMG, saw an opportunity to establish a recruitment firm aligned with KPMG in 2014.
Blue Recruiting set out to provide recruitment support to SAICA trainees completing their articles, and solve KPMG clients’ financial staffing needs. The relationships and backing from KPMG in Blue Recruiting’s infancy allowed the business to grow exponentially.
Today, Blue Recruiting is independent of Big Four audit firms and has expanded it’s services to help companies find the best finance, data and technology professionals in South Africa and abroad.
Meet the founding partners
Graeme Marais
Executive Director | Passionate South African
Graeme, the founder and executive director of Blue Recruiting, is a registered Chartered Accountant and an entrepreneur. He’s passionate about building successful businesses that have a meaningful impact across Africa. He’s also the co-founder and trustee of the Bokamoso Education Trust, an initiative dedicated to providing financial assistance for the education of underprivileged children. His greatest passion remains building and nurturing relationships with people.
James Hobson
Executive Director | Karoo Farmer | Ex-Ranger
Being somewhat of a recruitment prodigy, James has an extensive rolodex of strong relationships due to his incredible ability to remember every person he has ever met. With over 10 years in the industry, he has introduced a new level of professionalism and expertise to the recruitment field. As a co-founder of Blue Recruiting, James joined Graeme in the very first weeks of identifying a critical gap in the market, bringing his work ethic and specialised knowledge to the business.
Core values
We do recruitment differently and our values are testament to that.
ALWAYS PURSUE EXCELLENCE
For us, good enough doesn’t cut it. We refuse to accept mediocrity.
BE A TRUSTED ADVISOR
We’re your strategic partner. We’ll only promise what we can deliver.
BE LIKEABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY
Our corporate culture is honest and transparent.
GIVE-AND-TAKE
We nurture long-term relationships founded in mutual accountability and trust.
BE A RACEHORSE, NOT A WHEELBARROW
We don’t just move fast, we research market trends, understand the players and strive for peak performance.
WORK HARD
We go the extra mile to deliver a brilliant service to our clients and candidates. Every. Single. Time.
Responsible business
We believe we have a role to play in shaping the future leaders of tomorrow.
Bokamoso Education Trust
The Bokamoso Education Trust was co-founded by Graeme Marias, Blue Recruiting’s founder and Managing Director.
Bokamoso’s primary goal is to provide financial support to South African families without sufficient personal resources for their children’s education.
By pooling together donations from individuals and corporations, the trust supports children from grade 000 through grade 12, as well as tertiary students. Blue Recruiting is proud to be a benefactor in giving these children a crucial head start in life.
The Blue Recruiting experience
Work hard, earn big and have fun.
Unlock your potential as a Recruitment Consultant at Blue Recruiting.
Join our team where your mission is to establish and maintain a thriving recruitment desk while providing unparalleled service to both clients and candidates.
Key requirements to apply
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, with previous sales, recruitment or HR exposure.
- Minimum Matric qualification, tertiary qualification preferred.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Motivated self-starter; hungry for success.
- Natural relationship builder.
- Resilient and eager to learn.
Unleash your potential, shine in an environment that thrives on excellence, and make your mark in the world of recruitment like never before!
Key responsibilities
- Build business synergy: Collaborate closely with the team to ensure a seamless and consistent recruitment process that aligns with our business objectives.
- Desk ownership: Take charge of your desk, ensuring exceptional performance and outcomes.
- Innovate and excel: Bring a proactive spirit to the table, drive innovative sourcing, marketing and communication strategies.
- Strategic insight: Analyse client business needs, craft and execute strategies that resonate from an HR and engagement perspective.
- Business development: Discover and nurture new relationships, attend networking events and keeping a pulse on the market.
- End-to-end excellence: Dive into the complete recruitment cycle and apply strategic hiring initiatives with finesse and consistency.
- Client-candidate connection: Guide clients and candidates through the onboarding process and ensure a seamless transition.
Interested? Apply now
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Specialist Training Academy for Recruiters
Star Programme
Our STAR Programme is at the forefront of talent transformation. Each year, Blue Recruiting trains a select team of candidates with the goal of becoming a core member of our elite team. If you’re someone who thrives in a vibrant, people-centric environment and you are eager to make a mark in the world of recruitment, you’re exactly who we’re looking for!
Key requirements to apply
- Passionate communicator: You’re the kind of person who can light up a room with your words. Whether it’s crafting compelling messages or engaging in meaningful conversations, your communication skills are second-to-none.
- Driven by success: Mediocrity (average) is not in your vocabulary. You’re fuelled by the desire to achieve and exceed your goals. Every challenge is an opportunity for you to showcase your determination and drive.
- Natural relationship builder: Building connections is your superpower. You can effortlessly establish trust and rapport, making candidates and clients feel valued and understood.
- Curious learner: You have an insatiable appetite for learning. New techniques, technologies and trends intrigue you, and you’re eager to stay ahead of the curve.
- Resilient go-getter: You thrive under pressure. Challenges only make you more determined, and setbacks are just stepping stones on your path to success.
If this sounds like you, apply to join us where potential meets limitless opportunities!
Apply to join our STAR Programme
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