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You've never had more applicants. So why can't you find the right hire?
The average job opening now draws 242 applications, yet most hiring managers are still staring at a full inbox and an empty seat. James Hobson explains why volume is the wrong metric and how a sharper brief and specialist approach changes everything.
South African talent for international remote teams
Demand from UK-based firms looking to hire remotely into South Africa has grown significantly, particularly across finance and data functions. The appeal is straightforward: UK-relevant experience, English as a first language, a compatible time zone, and salaries denominated in rand.
How to hire data and tech talent: challenges, costs and solutions
79% of South African businesses report difficulty hiring tech talent. We break down the real challenges, what it costs to get it wrong and the strategies that actually work for data and technology hiring.
SAICA APC 2025 results: pass rate falls to 61% and what it means for employers
The 2025 APC pass rate dropped from 73% to 61%, with candidate numbers also falling by 522. We examine the four-year trend, the demographic shifts, and what a smaller, harder-won cohort means for employers competing for newly qualified CA(SA) talent.
Executive search in Africa: why senior hiring fails and how to get it right
Executive search in Africa takes more than advertising a role and reviewing applications. Senior leadership talent exists across African markets, but it is often already embedded within established organisations and rarely visible through traditional channels.
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Three searches, three divisions: specialist recruitment in practice
A CFO search reset and closed in three weeks across Africa, a senior corporate lawyer placed for an investment holding company, and a specialist data engineer found through direct market mapping. Three recent searches that show how specialist recruitment works in practice.
Contract recruitment on the rise: why more businesses are choosing flexibility
In 2026, contract recruitment is rapidly gaining traction among South African businesses. From headcount freezes to project-based support, we explain the drivers behind this trend and how to make it work for your business.
Hiring across Africa: what South African businesses get wrong
Expanding into Kenya, Nigeria, or Ghana is not the same as hiring in Johannesburg. Local content laws, work permit requirements, and currency considerations make cross-border hiring complex. We cover the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.
South Africa finance salary benchmarks
What are qualified accountants, financial managers, and CFOs earning in South Africa? We share what we are seeing across our searches, from newly qualified CAs to Group Finance Directors.
Navigating your post-articles journey: Insights from our “What do CAs do?” webinar
For newly qualified Chartered Accountants, the transition from articles can feel overwhelming. After years of structured education and training, you suddenly face unlimited career paths. Here is how to think about it.
SAICA APC 2024 results: pass rates up 34% and what this means for the CA(SA) pipeline
SAICA credits better preparation for the 34% improvement in APC pass rates. We examine what this means for the CA(SA) talent pipeline and how employers should adjust their hiring expectations.
Why now is the best time to hire South African Chartered Accountants
For the first time in a decade, more top South African CAs are staying local. Reduced international demand has created an unusually deep talent pool, but the window will not stay open forever.
Interview skills and CV writing for Chartered Accountant trainees
Blue Recruiting hosted a webinar on interview skills and CV writing for second and third-year SAICA trainees. Here is what was covered, and why it matters in a competitive CA job market.
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