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09/10/2025
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Job Title: Lead Full Stack DeveloperSalary: Up to R850,000 per annumArea: DurbanType: Onsite | 1-year Contract We’re looking for an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to take charge of designing, developing, and delivering high-quality enterprise systems for a leading South African Logistics o...
02/10/2025
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Job Title: Product Support SpecialistSalary: R35k – R45k CTCArea: Durbanville, Cape TownType: Hybrid Join a leading provider of export management software that helps South African exporters move goods seamlessly across borders. Our client’s platform is trusted by businesses nationwide to simpli...
30/09/2025
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Job Title: Travel Sales Consultant (Spanish) Salary: Up to R38k pm + Comm Area: Cape Town Type: Onsite Are you passionate about creating once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences? We’re looking for a Spanish-speaking Sales Consultant to design tailor-made, high-end itineraries across Africa. You’...
18/09/2025
Let’s be honest - the economy feels shaky. Budgets are being cut, executives are nervous, and hiring freezes are spreading like wildfire.
But here’s the paradox: these uncertain times often create the best hiring opportunities. While competitors retreat, you have a chance to secure remarkable people - people who, a year ago, may never have considered leaving their current roles.
The question isn’t “Should we hire?”
It’s “How do we hire wisely?”
The Reality Right Now
• Nearly 7 in 10 companies have slowed hiring or frozen it altogether.
• Talented professionals are staying put longer, waiting for stability.
• Salary expectations are softening as job security takes centre stage.
• Applications per role are up 40% compared to previous years.
In other words, there’s incredible talent in the market - but only for those willing to act with intent.
A Smarter Hiring Framework
1. Rethink your priorities
Don’t ask: “How many roles can we fill?”
Ask: “Which roles make the biggest impact?”
That usually means:
• Revenue drivers (sales, BD, account managers)
• Cost savers (operations, process optimisation)
• Risk protectors (compliance, cybersecurity)
• Strategic enablers (tech roles that automate or scale)
Trim the “nice-to-haves” for now. Focus on hires that move the needle.
2. Adjust your value proposition
Flashy perks don’t matter like they used to. Today’s candidates care about:
• Job security
• Growth and career paths
• Stability and meaningful work
Talk about how you’ve looked after employees in tough times, not how many beanbags you have in the office.
3. Navigate the budget talk with confidence
Delaying a key hire is often more expensive than making it. Frame it like this:
• What revenue or efficiency is lost each month this role sits open?
• What competitive ground are you gaining by hiring while others pull back?
• What quality of talent is suddenly available that wasn’t before?
And don’t forget… flexible hiring models (contract-to-hire, phased starts, project-based) can help reduce risk and get leadership buy-in.
Hiring Conversations That Matter
When interviewing, go deeper than technical skills. Ask about:
• How they’ve adapted when resources were cut.
• Times they delivered value under pressure.
• How they measure their own impact.
You’re not just hiring skills. You’re hiring resilience.
The Talent Pool Is Shifting
Layoffs, stalled promotions, shaky startups - all of this means exceptional people are suddenly open to new opportunities.
You’ll find them if you:
• Reconnect with strong candidates from past processes.
• Network in industries where redundancies are happening.
• Offer flexible structures like part-time, consultancy, or contract-to-perm.
Negotiating in a Different Landscape
Candidates are more flexible on salary, notice periods, and start dates.
But they won’t compromise on feeling valued, having clarity in their role, or knowing the company is stable.
So, focus less on shaving costs, and more on showing the whole package: security, growth, culture, long-term potential.
The Takeaway
Uncertainty doesn’t have to mean standing still. In fact, standing still may be the bigger risk.
The smartest leaders are asking:
• Which hires will strengthen us the most?
• How can we show candidates that we’re a safe, meaningful next step?
• How do we use today’s challenges as tomorrow’s advantage?
Community question: How has the current economic climate changed your approach to hiring? What creative solutions have worked for your business?
17/09/2025
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Full Stack Developer — HR/Payroll PlatformsLocation: Pretoria (East). Onsite to start – can move to Hybrid or Remote later onSalary: R60,000 – R70,000 p/m (CTC)Type: Permanent, Mid–Senior The roleOur client builds products that make HR and Payroll teams faster, cleaner, and calmer. They nee...
11/09/2025
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Job Title: Senior Graphic DesignerSalary: R35,000 – R38,000 per month CTCArea: Wynberg, JohannesburgType: Onsite, Permanent We’re looking for a Senior Graphic Designer who thrives on big projects, fast-moving deadlines, and the chance to see their work out in the real world. You’ll take the c...
04/09/2025
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Office ManagerLocation: Century City, Cape Town (Onsite)Salary: R240,000 – R360,000 CTC per yearBenefits: Contribution to medical aid About the RoleWe’re looking for an Office Manager who thrives on keeping things organised, running smoothly, and supporting both people and operations. This is a...
03/09/2025
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Support Desk ManagerLocation: Century City, Cape Town (Onsite)Salary: R600,000 – R840,000 CTC per annumBenefits: Medical aid contribution We’re looking for an experienced Support Desk Manager to take ownership of a busy 24/7 support operation. This role suits someone who thrives in a technical ...
03/09/2025
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Cyber Security EngineerLocation: Century City, Cape Town (Onsite)Salary: R840,000 – R1,080,000 CTC per yearBenefits: Medical aid contributionTravel: Occasional travel to USA and Johannesburg About the RoleWe’re looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to take the lead on building, imp...
03/09/2025
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Service Delivery ManagerLocation: Century City, Cape Town (Onsite)Salary: R840 000 – R1 140 000 CTC per yearBenefits: Medical aid contributionTravel: USA trips 2–4 times per year We’re looking for a seasoned Service Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of IT services for global clients in th...
03/09/2025
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Senior Application DeveloperCentury City, Cape Town | Hybrid (3 days in office)R840,000 – R1,140,000 CTC per yearMedical aid contribution included We’re looking for an experienced Senior Application Developer to take the lead in shaping complex software that powers robotics and automation on a ...
03/09/2025
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APPLICATION DEVELOPERLocation: Century City, Cape Town | Hybrid (3 days in office)Salary: R420,000 – R720,000 per yearBenefits: Medical aid contributionTravel: Occasional trips to USA & Johannesburg We’re looking for an Application Developer who loves solving complex problems and building syste...
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No amount of innovation can change the fact that recruiting, at its core, is a relationship business. At DataTech Recruitment we embrace change, but we still require a human element. Technology gets things done fast, but our human touch differentiates us. DataTech Recruitment can connect candidates and companies at any place and at any time.
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