According to the latest CareerJunction Index (CJI), the South African online labour market has experienced a decreasing trend in labour demand since the beginning of 2009 because of a decrease in job availability, as well as retrenchments throughout South Africa. Meanwhile, more career seekers are entering the job market in search of employment. 4 Nov 2009 08:02
The Leadership Essence Report 2010, a survey on critical areas of leadership and people development, will be launched at the Institute of People Management (IPM) convention taking place at Sun City from 1 - 4 November 2009. 30 Oct 2009 08:44
From Friday 23 October 2009, CapeAds Online became part of Junk Mail Online, tripling the number of buyers and sellers across the country. 26 Oct 2009 09:32
Launched four months ago, the recruitment portal jobdog.co.za is set to enter a new phase of extensive development that will take it to new heights of excellence and service delivery to the recruitment sector. 23 Oct 2009 14:37
South African executives have become prime targets for recruiters from all over the world but Chinese recruiters have especially been very active here. “Chinese high-tech companies are just beginning to understand the need for marketing, brand-building and globalisation and they are looking for skilled marketing executives who can help them achieve that goal,” says Neil Maslen, MD of executive search firm Mindcor. 14 Oct 2009 11:28
AltX-listed Ideco Group, which had a 30% stake in Kroll Background Screening, has purchased the remainder of the shares from its US owners, it announced earlier this week. The company, one of South Africa's oldest and largest background screening companies, will revert to its original name: Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE). 8 Oct 2009 11:17
[Karin Jooste] Have you ever applied for a position at a company where you can literally see yourself walking down the corridors, sitting at your desk and being a part of the team? A job that is ‘made for you'? You have all the right skills and experience and still you hear nothing from them. Why is that? 7 Oct 2009 09:06
Following the recent statement in Parliament by labour director-general Jimmy Manyi that the Department of Labour would like to see businesses fined 10% of their turnover for failing to comply with employment equity legislation, a senior consultant in executive recruitment says a large pool of black management candidates is available. 30 Sep 2009 13:31
Kelly has traditionally produced an annual salary survey, which aggregated information on actual salaries for a number of key job categories across 11 geographical areas. However, the economic situation has hit the job market particularly hard and in order to get an accurate picture as to what is happening, it has conducted its first biannual salary survey. 30 Sep 2009 09:48
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND: Zebrajobs announced on Monday, 28 September 2009 that IBM is the lead sponsor of the first Africa Virtual Job Fair (AVJF) organised by Zebrajobs.com and the Corporate Council on Africa. The Africa Virtual Job Fair is an online platform connecting employers with professionals to interact on wide-ranging career and employment opportunities within the African continent. 29 Sep 2009 13:49
The job caution index is at all-time high - candidates and employers are reluctant to make decisions. 28 Sep 2009 11:48
theWorksquad has had a nip and tuck to get into shape for summer. Check out their new-look press office and while you are surfing give them a tweet. 22 Sep 2009 12:55
Eight Southern African websites which provide free information on salaries, workplace rights and career advice were officially launched late last week. The websites aim to attract over 500 000 users over the next year. 21 Sep 2009 07:53