GREYS RECRUITMENT AGENCY SOUTH AFRICA
WHITE-COLLAR PERMANENT AND
TEMPORARY RECRUITMENT SERVICES
ROOTED FIRMLY IN THE SOLID FOUNDATION OF THE MEASURED ABILITY GROUP OF COMPANIES, GREYS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN TRUSTED AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER IN THE PERMANENT RECRUITMENT SECTOR FOR OVER 40 YEARS.
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40 YEARS RECRUITING ACROSS THE EMPLOYMENT SPECTRUM BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
Earning Greys Recruitment a solid reputation as an industry leader.
Sourcing the best candidates online through the implementation of cutting-edge digital channels, SEO practices and Push & Retrieval Technology.
Cultivating long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike, obtaining the closest fit between organisation and employee with every placement.
Fostering a vast pool of middle and executive management candidates around the world ensures that only the most suitable professionals are considered regardless of location.
A preferred staffing supplier of blue-chip corporates globally, specialising in white-collar permanent and temporary recruitment services.
Exponential growth over four decades owing to a cross-border team of consultants at the forefront of the industry.
In excess of 12 000 worldwide payroll transactions administered monthly by our in-house specialists.
INDUSTRY SECTORS THAT WE SERVICE
Accounting, Administrative, Agricultural, Automotive, Banking, Catering, Chemical, Communications, Construction, Consulting, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Finance, FMCG, Healthcare, Horticultural, Hospitality, Hotel, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Investment, Journalism, Legal, Leisure, Logistics, Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, Medical, Mining, NGO, Oil & Gas, Non-Profit, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Printing, Property, Public Relations, Pulp & Paper, Retail, Security, Technical, Telecommunications, Tourism, Transport, Travel, and more…
BUSINESS SERVICE
Greys Recruitment has enjoyed over four decades of exponential growth owing to the quality of our specialised staff. As the most proficient recruitment professionals in the country, we undertake to complete a thorough needs analysis with each client. By way of a firm understanding of the clients business model, corporate culture and specific industry circumstances we’re able to confidently match candidate to organisation. The Greys track-record speaks for itself; the work invested into gaining an intimate knowledge of both client and candidate leads to successful placements every time. Services offered include:
Internal Recruitment Function
Recruitment Process Transfer
Managed Job Profiling
Contingent Search
Retained Search
On boarding
Compliance
Verifiable Metrics
Methodologies and Reporting
Quality
Advertisement Response Handling
Payroll Services
Assessment Services
BUSINESS PROCESS
Technology: Continuous Innovation
- Technology: Continuous Innovation
IT, Payroll, Digital and Administration Systems are never static. Our in-house digital experts, designers, developers and software engineers track market trends and improvements to continuously develop and upgrade our systems.
CV Database
- CV Database:
Candidate search, selection, job posting and retrieval is executed through the implementation of cutting-edge technology platforms.
Utilisation of the latest technology and through means of effective international candidate networks and marketing strategies, we attract the best technical talent from the global market place, supplying a vast network of vetted, mobile professionals.
Vacancy Posting:
- Vacancy Posting:
A single, world-class interface plugged-in to comprehensive national and global job forum databases, incorporating all relevant social media sites and digital platforms.
Search Engine Optimisation:
- Search Engine Optimisation:
Outsourced deployment of global leaders in the SEO arena, ensuring that the most up-to-date practices and global trends are implemented at all times.
Experts
- Experts:
Hosting an impressive team of specialist professionals who have migrated across from various arenas to join our dynamic team.
A member of the trusted Measured Ability Group of Companies, making use of methodologies and competencies that have been successfully implemented for over four decades.
Training
- Training:
Offering bespoke training solutions tailored to your requirements, these include on-boarding, learner-ships, and value-added services training for both permanent and temporary staff.
Workflow processes:
- Workflow processes:
Innovative, customisable workflow processes based on international best practice.
Administration
- Administration:
Internal administration and operational processes based on ISO and benchmarking principles.
Benchmark recruiting
- Benchmark recruiting:
Prior to a candidate arriving that candidate will have undergone a 25 point screening assessment by a recruiter, audited by a Head of Department.
Financing
- Financing:
Boasting a rock-solid financial foundation and an A-rating with Investec Bank.
Culture
- Culture:
An entrepreneurially driven, client-first, operationally-minded company culture.
Core Values
- Core Values:
“No profit without integrity”
Corporate image
- Corporate image:
Offering branded MASA PPE and uniforms across all client sites.
Legal Compliance:
- Legal Compliance:
Attended by attorneys who are renowned as leaders in the South African legal sector; encompassing Client Service Agreements, Terms of Engagement, Employee Master Agreement and Assignment Confirmation, Employee Induction Handbook, Employee Health and Safety Training Manual, Disciplinary Code, Grievance and Dispute Resolution Procedures.
AN INTERNATIONAL MULTI-SERVICE HUMAN SOLUTIONS GROUP
GREYS RECRUITMENT
White collar permanent and temporary
recruitment agency
MEASURED ABILITY SOUTH AFRICA
Blue collar temporary & permanent
recruitment / outsourcing
PAYROLL SERVICES
Capturing and reporting on leave and absenteeism
Transfer of salaries and wages to employees
Preparation, print and delivery of payslips
Customised payroll reports for your business
SPECIALIST HUMAN RESOURCES &
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS SOLUTIONS
In excess of 16000 worldwide payroll transactions
administered monthly by our in-house specialists
Payroll Administration
Capturing and reporting on leave and absenteeism
Transfer of salaries and wages to employees
Preparation, print and delivery of payslips
Customised payroll reports for your business
GREYS RECRUITMENT AGENCY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Looking for a recruitment agency in South Africa that can help you find the best candidates? Look no further than Greys Recruitment Agency! We have over 40 years of experience recruiting across all industries in South Africa and beyond. We pride ourselves in the recruitment services we offer.
GREYS RECRUITMENT AGENCY SERVICES
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At Greys Recruitment, we strive for excellence and aim to stay at the forefront of the employment industry. We have grown exponentially over four decades, owing to a cross-border team of consultants at the forefront of the industry.
South Africa is a complex and ever-changing labour market, but we are always up for the challenge. Our team of experts cultivates long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike, obtaining the closest fit between organisation and employee with every placement in the country. We have an in-depth understanding of the South African employment landscape and leverage our extensive networks to deliver top talent to our clients.
If you’re looking for a recruitment agency to help you find the best candidates, look no further than Greys Recruitment Agency! We have the experience, expertise and resources to help you find the perfect employee.
Our Strength in the South African Labour Market
South Africa is a complex and ever-changing labour market, but we are always up for the challenge.
Here’s how we approach it:
- Labour Market Expertise: In-depth understanding of South Africa’s employment landscape.
- Client-Candidate Relationships: Cultivate long-term, meaningful connections.
- Talent Fit: Obtain the closest match between organisation and employee.
- Industry Network: Leverage extensive connections to deliver top talent.
WHY CHOOSE GREYS AS YOUR RECRUITMENT AGENCY IN SOUTH AFRICA
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Greys Recruitment Agency specialises in sourcing the best candidates online by implementing:
- Cutting-edge digital channels
- Best SEO practices for the recruitment industry
- Push and retrieval technology
Client-Centric Approach
As the most proficient recruitment professionals in the South Africa, we undertake to complete a thorough needs analysis with each client.
- Needs Analysis – Conducted with each client individually.
- Business Understanding – Gained through analysis of business model and operations.
- Cultural Alignment – Consideration of corporate culture.
- Industry Insight – Accounts for specific industry circumstances.
- Confident Matching – Ensures the right candidate fits the organisation holistically.
Global Candidate Network
Greys Recruitment fosters a vast pool of middle and executive management candidates worldwide and ensures that only the most suitable professionals are considered, regardless of location.
What Sets Us Apart
- Expertise in digital recruitment agency technologies
- Tailored approach based on client needs and industry insights
- Access to global talent, including executive and middle management
- Commitment to cultural and organisational alignment
Our Business Process
- Technology Innovation
Evolving Systems with In-House Experts
Our IT, payroll, admin, and recruitment systems are developed and maintained by an in-house team of software engineers, designers and digital experts. These specialists track industry shifts to ensure our infrastructure is fast, secure and future-ready.
AI-Driven Smart Hiring
Our proprietary AI recruitment technology analyzes both CV data and behavioural insights from successful professionals to identify high-potential candidates. It then matches them with your role requirements using predictive success metrics, helping you hire smarter, faster.
Search Engine Optimisation That Delivers Talent
With dedicated SEO practices related to recruitment in South Africa, we attract nearly 300,000 candidates annually to our platform. This ensures your job adverts reach the right candidates via high-ranking Google search results.
Push & Retrieval Technology
We utilise a single-push job publishing system to distribute adverts instantly to major job boards in South Africa. All CV responses are routed into a single job-specific inbox for efficient tracking, shortlisting, and onboarding.
- CV Database & Candidate Search Excellence
Advanced Search Efficiency strategies
Using advanced search algorithms, we can scan hundreds of thousands of CVs stored in our database within seconds. This allows us to zero in on candidates with the exact skills, qualifications, and experience you’re looking for faster.
Integrated Job Board and Social Media Reach
Our job distribution network spans top job board platforms, as well as targeted social media channels. This maximises visibility for each role, attracting both passive and active job seekers locally and internationally.
International Talent Pipelines
Through international partnerships, strategic marketing, and job syndication, we access a mobile-ready pool of vetted technical professionals. This includes project based and permanent staff across industries such as logistics, healthcare, engineering, and IT.
Quality Assurance Through Screening
Every candidate who reaches you has passed our extensive screening process, audited by department heads. This ensures the highest standards in skill matching, reference checks and regulatory compliance.
Overseeing in excess of 18 000 worldwide payroll transactions, administered monthly by our in-house specialists.
As a full-service recruitment agency, we combine nationwide infrastructure, in-house payroll systems, and cutting-edge recruitment technology to provide the best recruitment solutions. From sourcing and compliance to onboarding and workforce management, we support every stage of your hiring process with precision and professionalism.
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BENEFITS OF USING A RECRUITMENT AGENCY
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There are many benefits to using recruitment services in South Africa, including:
Access to a Larger Pool of Candidates
When you work with a recruitment agency, you have access to a larger pool of potential candidates than you would if you were searching independently.
This gives you a better chance of finding the perfect candidate for your open position.
Save Time
The recruitment process can be time-consuming, but working with a recruitment agency can help you save time by doing the legwork for you.
Access to Expert Knowledge and Resources
Recruitment agencies have a wealth of knowledge and resources that you can tap into.
This includes:
- Access to the latest job market trends
- Candidate screening tools
- Industry-specific hiring insights
Cost-Effective Hiring
Hiring a recruitment agency can actually save you money in the long run by helping you avoid bad hires.
- Wider Candidate Pool – More exposure to skilled and qualified individuals
- Time Savings – Agencies handle sourcing, screening, and initial interviews
- Expert Insights – Tap into job market knowledge and recruitment best practices
- Financial Efficiency – Reduces turnover and costly hiring mistakes
What to Look for in a Recruitment Agency
Choosing the right recruitment agency can significantly impact the quality, speed and success of your hiring process. Here are key qualities to look for when selecting a recruitment agency:
A Structured Recruitment Process
A reliable recruitment agency should follow a clear business process. This typically includes job analysis, role specification, advertising, candidate screening, interviewing and background checks. A structured approach ensures consistency and professionalism at every stage.
Understanding of Job Requirements
Top agencies begin with in-depth job analysis to understand the role’s responsibilities, required skills, and company culture. This ensures the agency sources candidates that are technically qualified and aligned with your organisational goals.
Multi-Channel Job Advertising
An effective recruitment agency promotes vacancies across various platforms, job boards, social media, internal databases, and industry networks. This maximises reach and attracts both active and passive candidates.
Strong Screening and Shortlisting Practices
Look for a Recruitment agency that combines advanced CV analysis, structured screening, and thorough reference checks. This layered approach, filters out unqualified applicants early, saving valuable time and improving hiring accuracy.
Coordination and Communication
A professional agency manages candidate communication, interview scheduling, and feedback loops, ensuring a smooth process for both employers and applicants. Strong coordination helps reduce delays and maintain candidate engagement.
Verification and Compliance
Background checks, qualification verification, and work history confirmation are essential parts of a trusted recruitment process. Agencies should be transparent about how they verify information and ensure legal compliance.
WHY BUSINESSES TRUST RECRUITMENT AGENCIES FOR TALENT ACQUISITION
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When businesses seek top talent, they turn to a recruitment agency for strategic support, consistency and specialist insight. At Greys Recruitment, we’ve built that trust through proven systems, data-driven recruitment and nationwide industry expertise.
Proven Industry Knowledge
Businesses trust a recruitment agency because it brings specialised knowledge of hiring trends, role requirements and candidate expectations. Agencies understand what makes a strong hire in specific sectors, allowing them to deliver more accurate and relevant candidate matches.
Consistent and Reliable Processes
A recruitment agency follows a structured, repeatable process for sourcing, screening and placing candidates. This consistency builds confidence with employers, who rely on the agency to manage onboarding compliance, reduce hiring errors and ensure fair evaluations across all roles.
Access to Broader Talent Pools
Recruitment agencies leverage extensive networks, job board partnerships, SEO strategies and social media campaigns to reach a far wider audience than most in-house HR teams can. They’re equipped to tap into both active job seekers and passive candidates.
Building this kind of outreach capability internally would require substantial investment in platforms, advertising, software, and HR personnel. By outsourcing to an agency, businesses save on these costs while gaining quicker access to top-tier talent across industries.
Advanced Screening Capabilities
Recruitment agencies use advanced search strategies, AI technology and multi-stage screening systems to vet candidates thoroughly. Employers value this expertise because it ensures only qualified, well-matched candidates reach the interview stage, improving hiring outcomes.
Trust Built Through Measurable Outcomes
A recruitment agency earns trust by delivering results. Agencies track key performance metrics such as time-to-fill and quality of hire, offering businesses transparency and continuous improvement with every placement.
Why Greys Recruitment Agency is the Trusted Talent Partner
Core Strength
- Industry-specialist consultants
- Structured hiring process
- Smart search & screening tools
- Broad digital reach
- Performance transparency
Value to Businesses
- Deep understanding of role requirements
- Reliable, fast, and compliant hiring
- Faster shortlisting and better candidate fit
- Access to top professionals across South Africa
- Clear ROI and hiring confidence
WHAT RECRUITMENT AGENCIES LOOK FOR IN POTENTIAL CANDIDATES
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There are a few essential qualities that recruitment agencies look for in potential candidates, including:
A Positive Attitude
A positive attitude is essential for any job, but it’s imperative in the recruitment industry.
Recruitment agencies are looking for:
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
- Can-do attitude candidates
Strong Communication Skills
Communication is vital in the recruitment industry.
Recruitment agencies are looking for candidates who can:
- Effectively communicate with clients
- Engage professionally with candidates
- Collaborate well with team members
Organisational Skills
Organisational skills are essential in the recruitment industry.
Recruitment agencies are looking for candidates who can:
- Manage their time effectively
- Meet deadlines
- Stay organised in a fast-paced environment
Sales Skills
Sales skills are also crucial in the recruitment industry.
Recruitment agencies are looking for candidates who can:
- Sell themselves confidently
- Promote their skills to potential employers
- Persuade and influence during client interactions
Hard Skills That Make You Stand Out to a Recruitment Agency
When reviewing CVs, South African recruitment agencies focus heavily on hard skills, concrete abilities that show a candidate is ready to perform from day one. To stand out during the screening process, be sure to highlight relevant hard skills that align with your target role. These may include:
- Industry-Specific Technical Skills
Recruiters value candidates who demonstrate proven technical abilities aligned with industry demands. Whether it’s SAP proficiency in finance roles, AutoCAD in engineering or SQL in data analytics, hard skills that match the job description give candidates an immediate advantage during screening.
- Software Proficiency
Competence in widely used software tools like Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Sage, Adobe Creative Suite, or Salesforce signals that a candidate can integrate into a team without extensive onboarding. Proficiency in job-specific software often places candidates ahead of others with similar experience but less technical know-how.
- Certifications and Formal Training
Recognised certifications such as CompTIA (for IT), Red Seal (for trades), ACCA (for finance), or Google Analytics (for digital roles) are strong indicators of hard skill mastery. Recruitment agencies use these as benchmarks to quickly assess a candidate’s credibility and suitability for technical positions.
- Language and Communication Tools
Business writing, technical report writing, and multilingualism are critical and hard skills, especially for roles in customer service, legal, or multinational environments. Recruiters view these as essential capabilities for roles requiring precision and clarity in communication.
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN WORKING WITH A RECRUITMENT AGENCY
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If you’re a business partnering with a recruitment agency to fill critical roles, your approach can significantly impact the outcome. While recruitment agencies bring expertise and efficiency to the hiring process, your collaboration plays a key role in their success. Avoiding the following common client-side mistakes will help ensure a smooth, results-driven recruitment partnership:
Vague Job Descriptions
One of the biggest mistakes is providing unclear or incomplete job specifications. A recruitment agency relies on accurate information to source candidates with the right skills, experience and personality fit. Be specific about duties, qualifications, salary range and expectations.
Lack of Communication
Treating the agency as an external vendor rather than a strategic partner can cause delays. Stay responsive, provide timely feedback, and communicate changes to role requirements. Clear two-way communication helps agencies refine candidate searches more effectively.
Delayed Decision-Making
Slow interview or offer processes can lead to losing top candidates to faster-moving employers. A recruitment agency can work efficiently, but client-side delays often result in missed opportunities. Act promptly on shortlisted candidates.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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DO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES IN SOUTH AFRICA CHARGE CANDIDATES?
No, recruitment agencies in South Africa do not charge candidates. The employer pays recruitment agencies to find suitable candidates for their open positions.
HOW MUCH DO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES CHARGE EMPLOYERS?
South African recruitment agencies typically charge a percentage of the candidate’s first-year salary. The employer, not the candidate, pays this fee.
WILL AN AGENCY OFFER A REBATE IF THE CANDIDATE QUITS?
No, most recruitment agencies in South Africa will not offer a rebate if the candidate quits. The agency’s fee is for their services in finding and placing the candidate.
WHY DO EMPLOYERS USE RECRUITMENT AGENCIES?
There are a few reasons why employers in South Africa use recruitment agencies, including:
Access to a larger pool of candidates
When you work with a recruitment agency, you have access to a larger pool of potential candidates than you would if you were searching independently. This gives you a better chance of finding the perfect candidate for your open position.
Time Savings
The recruitment process can be time-consuming, but working with a recruitment agency in South Africa can help you save time by doing the legwork for you.
Cost-effective
Hiring a recruitment agency can actually save you money in the long run by helping you avoid bad hires.
If you’re looking for a recruitment agency to help you find the best candidates, look no further than Greys Recruitment Agency in South Africa. We have the experience, expertise and resources to help you find the perfect employee.
WHAT SERVICES DO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PROVIDE?
Recruitment agencies offer a full range of hiring solutions to help businesses find, vet and place top talent efficiently. Key services include:
- Talent sourcing and screening: Identifying candidates using advanced search tools, followed by CV vetting, interviews and assessments.
- Permanent and temporary placements: Filling roles across industries for both long-term and short-term needs.
- Executive search: Targeted headhunting for senior or specialist positions.
- Job advertising: Posting across job boards, social media, and agency networks to reach the right candidates.
- Background checks and compliance: Verifying qualifications, references, and legal requirements.
- Offer and onboarding support: Managing offer stages and ensuring a smooth candidate handover.
- Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO): Acting as an external recruitment partner for large-scale hiring projects.
These services streamline hiring, reduce time-to-fill, and help businesses secure qualified candidates quickly and compliantly.
ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF RECRUITMENT AGENCIES IN SOUTH AFRICA?
There are several different types of recruitment agencies in South Africa, each offering tailored services to meet different hiring needs:
- Generalist Recruitment Agencies
These agencies recruit for a broad range of industries and job levels, from entry-level to executive roles. They are ideal for companies with diverse staffing needs.
- Specialist Recruitment Agencies
Focused on specific sectors, like finance, IT, engineering, healthcare, or logistics, these agencies provide industry-specific knowledge and targeted talent networks.
- Temporary & Contract Staffing Agencies
These agencies supply staff for short-term projects, seasonal demand, or contract roles. They manage payroll, compliance, and admin on behalf of the employer.
- Executive Search Firms (Headhunters)
Used to source high-level professionals, executive search firms identify and approach passive candidates for leadership and niche roles.
- Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Providers
RPO agencies handle all or part of a company’s recruitment function, acting as a long-term strategic partner.
Greys Recruitment: A Full-Service Provider
As part of the Measured Ability South Africa (MASA) Group, Greys Recruitment Agency combines the benefits of generalist, specialist and temporary recruitment under one umbrella. With over 40 years of experience and a national footprint, we offer tailored hiring solutions ranging from permanent placements and temporary staffing to executive search and workforce outsourcing.
This makes Greys Recruitment Agency a trusted and versatile recruitment agency in South Africa, equipped to meet a wide range of staffing requirements across multiple industries.