COMPANY PROFILE A B O U T T I M E S TA L E N T R E C R U I T M E N T It has been said that in the next decade our most valuable commodities will be talent and time. At TimesTalent, we believe this has already proven to be a reality, which is precisely why you will find this profile short and to the point. Established in August 2007 by Maria Theron, in partnership with her BEE partners, TimesTalent has been operating as a specialist recruitment and executive search company, dedicated to managing the careers of the most exceptional Engineering, Financial, and Information & Communication Technology professionals in the country.
Information and ideas fuel the economy! Pure knowledge is worthless, skills are everything.
Whether you’re a candidate or a client, you will find the way we go about the business of recruitment not only invigorating, but positively unsurpassed and, quite frankly, unexpected. The reason for that is that we do not believe we are here simply to match people to positions. Instead, we are passionate about building strong, lasting relationships and developing a deep understanding of the candidate / client value chain, together with its modus operandi and values. This does make us somewhat demanding in our objectives, and obviously we will want to invest time in getting to know you. And although this approach will initially prove to be somewhat cumbersome, as connoisseurs of talent we are confident that you will ultimately find the results that we achieve twice as effective. To us, recruitment is about engaging in conversations of possibility, aimed at assisting you to manage your career or helping your company grow. We are confident that you expect nothing less, and therefore we are avid to deliver even more than you expect.
P R O F E S S I O N A L A S S O C I AT I O N S As an accredited member of the Association of Personnel Services Organisation (APSO), TimesTalent adheres to, and upholds the APSO Code of Ethics and Conduct as well as the principles of the Labour Relations Act.
SERVICES TimesTalent operates as an Executive Search and Retained Recruitment company in both the permanent and contracting staffing arena. Our method of skill selection in terms of the clients we work with and the candidates whose careers we manage, is but one of the traits that sets us apart in our industry. We believe that, ultimately, an organisation is made up of its people, and that is precisely why we insist on spending sufficient time to get to know and understand your company. As a result of this invested time, we limit the number of searches we work on so that we can give our clients the personalised attention that is required to source the most exceptional people. By conducting a proper analysis of your stringent prerequisites and thereby developing an understanding of the way your company operates, and also by gaining insight into the culture of your company, we place ourselves in a position where we can recruit candidates that are not only of the highest excellence and experience, but also most admirably suited to the criteria of your company.
We focus on the placement of top-level individuals in the fields of: • • • • •
Middle to executive professionals and specialists Financial Engineering: Specialists in Oil & Gas, Mining and Construction Industries Information and Communication Technology International Recruitment Campaigns for our Middle East clients, sourcing Oil & Gas specialists
SELECTION PROCESS We hand-pick our candidates for a select client base through both our Executive Search Methodology, and Professional Networking Techniques. From pre-screening and interviewing, to psychometric tests and qualification verification, TimesTalent is committed to providing a world-class service that is aimed at meeting with your specific requirements.
CLIENT PORTFOLIO CLIENT FOCUS CLIENT BASE TimesTalent has Preferred Supplier Status with a client base specialising in the following industries: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Oil & Gas/ Petrochemical Construction EPC Projects and Project support Mining Energy Manufacturing Engineering and Technical Financial & Banking Information Technology Telecommunications Business Management Human Resources Legal Logistics and Freight Educational and Research Institutions Public Sector Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality /QA / QC
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SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT TimesTalent adheres to strict client service-level agreements and recruitment, together with best practices to ensure placement of long-term, high competency employees. Our stringent selection criteria, in conjunction with the procedures followed in our recruitment modus operandi, are explicit and in line with the requirements of our clients in addition to being in accordance with the stipulations of the Labour Relations Act. Any information relating to the business of our clients is treated with the utmost confidentiality.
S P E E D A N D D E L I V E RY Turnaround time for supplying the client with suitable candidates is 3-10 working days, depending on the complexity of the job description and the availability of the potential candidates in the market-place. This turnaround time is made possible through our e-recruitment and executive search capability.
GUARANTEE PERIOD We uphold a 90-day guarantee period on permanent placements.
SELECTION PROCESS DATABASE TimesTalent subscribes to live internet databases hosting over 2 500 000 active job seekers nationwide and internationally. We maintain a sourcing network through relationships with key professionals in relevant industries. Our in-house database boasts the personal details of approximately 6000 fully qualified candidates and 32Â 000 + key professionals in the Engineering, Finance at ICT industry in South Africa and internationally.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS IDENTIFYING AND SCREENING CANDIDATES Current International Recruitment trends: Apart from actively searching for suitable candidates in the marketplace, and scrutinising referrals by other professionals in our network, we are also active in discussions with regard to current issues and opportunities in the various special interest groups that exist on international social networks. We have found this to be an extremely effective method to source specialists world-wide, and to stay abreast of the current issues, trends and challenges faced by search firms and candidates alike.
Focus on the AND’s. Take the egoism out of you and me and create an and in every conversation.
We actively market our website (listing our vacant positions with various clients) through a focused Search Engine Optimisation Project. Activities that form part of our Recruitment Process are: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Client liaison and job specification development Sourcing from media portals and database. Executive Search. Advertising on our website and media portals, Major media Ad’s (if sponsored by the client) Searching via social media websites. Thorough screening of CV’s Interviewing the candidate (personal or by telephone in instances where the candidate does not reside within reasonable driving distance from offices) Prepare the CV for the client and compile short-listing for client approval. Supply the client with a minimum of 3 (three) high quality CV’s per position Arrange interviews with short-listed candidates Brief the candidate with regard to client culture, relevant information of country of employment, actual job specification, and Key Performance Areas. Prepare candidate for interview prior to the client interview and debrief the candidate after the interview Follow-up and Feedback Facilitate Offer of Employment to candidate and explain the remuneration package in detail Resolve all queries from candidate side and provide “resignation training”. Supply the client with signed offer and all other relevant documentation required in order to proceed with the mobilisation process Facilitate all documentation required for international placements in order to obtain visas through the client company Ensure that all information with regard to flights, dates of departure, e-tickets, itinerary, accommodation upon arrival, etc., are all arranged by client and confirmations passed on to the candidate well ahead of time. Ensure candidate commences employment as per agreement.
Checks performed on potential candidates:
• 2 x Reference checks from previous employers • Credit check, verification of qualification and criminal checks (MIE & iFacts) • Driver’s license checks • Psychometric testing • Skills assessment • ID Verification
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THE TEAM TimesTalent’s team comprises 8 Senior Specialist Recruitment & Search Consultants, 2 Research/Support Consultants, a Specialist Internet Sourcing Consultant, and a Financial Administration Department. All our employees undergo intensive in-house and external training in order to pave the way for duties to be performed professionally. Recruitment staff members adhere to the APSO Code of Conduct.
B E E S TAT U S As specialist local and international recruiters in the IT, Telecoms, Financial and Engineering fields, we are proud of the relationships we have with Corporates, Multi-nationals, JSE listed companies, and Top 100 companies. TimesTalent is a certified BEE company that is committed to playing a pro-active role in the empowerment of previously disadvantaged South Africans.
Open up your relationships. Information is like ‘antimatter’. When you give it, you still have it, and the more you share, the more you have.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS As from 1 August 2010 Shareholders: Maria Theron 74% SAB&T Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd 26% Directors: Maria Theron Bashier Adam
(Managing Director) (Director)
T I M E S TA L E N T S O C I A L R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y TimesTalent is providing bursaries for two previously disadvantaged students.
T I M E S TA L E N T A D D R E S S A N D C O N TA C T D E TA I L S PHYSICAL: POSTAL: TELEPHONE: FAX: CONTACT: WEBSITE:
193 Lange Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181 PO Box 1785, Brooklyn Square, 0075 +27 (0)12 460 3813 086 609 8614 Maria Theron І maria@timestalent.co.za www.timestalent.co.za TimesTalent (Pty) Ltd / 2007/020760/07 / VAT: 4540240233