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International, Southern Africa, Eurasia & Africa

We're more than just a boutique Recruitment, Executive Search, and Business Consultancy. We are a global powerhouse with a solid reputation built on professionalism and success, especially in crafting effective Talent Acquisition Strategies for our esteemed clients. In today's borderless world, technology and product differentiation no longer hold the reins of competitive advantage in most industries. At proFound, we stand firm in our belief that PEOPLE are the game-changers, the ones who can secure a sustainable competitive edge. We understand that talented and motivated employees are the lifeblood of strategic business performance.Our specialties lie in Strategy, Cyber Risk, Regulatory, Audit, Risk, Compliance, Treasury, Finance, and IT sectors, spanning industries like Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Mining, Manufacturing, and Telecom’s. We are the go-to experts for Critical Scarce Skills, Management and Executive roles, including Strategic Retained Executive Search for D and C-level positions and Contracting Human Capital for B, C, and D-level projects.Our geographical reach extends across the globe, with a strong focus on International, Africa, South Africa & Sub Saharan Africa regions. We cater to the big players - the multinational giants, whether listed or unlisted.We pride ourselves on placing strategic, qualified, and skilled professionals in scarce skilled and high potential areas. Our specialist search team is hands-on throughout the entire hiring process, conducting in-depth interviews, thorough background checks, and presenting candidates to our clients selectively when we are confident that the candidate ticks all the boxes. At proFound, we're not just filling positions; we're creating impactful connections.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

As part of the esteemed AdvTech Group, Network Recruitment holds a respected heritage and is recognized for our professionalism. We're proud to be named 'Best Company to Work For 2015' by Deloittes and 'Top Employer SA 2016' for excellence in employee conditions.As a Head of Network Finance, my responsibilities included:• Business Development: Creating new and optimizing existing client pipelines.• Personal Development: Undertaking MDP, Marketing, and Sales Training.• Sales: Achieving targets of R7 million per annum, through a team of 2-5 Senior Consultants and maintaining a sales strategy and profitability • Market Research: Focusing on niche targets in Finance• Training: Developing material for consultants' personal and sales skills development.• Coaching: Mentoring junior and senior sales consultants.• Functions: Leading annual strategy sessions• Administration: Handling budgeting, forecasting, weekly reviews, and advertising.As an Executive Consultant, my expertise laid in placing Audit (IT and Financial) Banking Specialists (Scarce Skills), Chartered Accountants CA (SA), and Chartered Management Accountants (CIMA) across various industries including mining, financial services, insurance, banking, manufacturing, oil and gas, FMCG, and retail.Key Performance Areas:• Talent Acquisition: Sourcing scarce skills and fresh talent.• Business Development: Cold calling, deal negotiation.• Candidate Assessment: Pre-screening, interviewing suitable applicants.• Placement: Closing placements, negotiating contracts on behalf of candidates.• Headhunting: Focusing on financial and executive positions.• Interview Coordination: Organizing interviews and selection events.• Advertisement: Making arrangements for vacancy/project advertisements.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

As a Marketing Consultant, I coordinate sales orders for two publications into a report format that aligns with a mock publication. and resulted in final print and publication My key responsibilities include:• Assisting the sales team in evaluating account needs and developing sales strategies to achieve revenue objectives.• Advising management on a wide range of concerns.• Showcasing the organization's good citizenship through community involvement at various levels.• Serving as a media liaison, distributing news items that benefit the company.• Managing corporate advertising to inform the public.• Organizing special events like demonstrations, displays, exhibitions, seminars, and sponsored tournaments.• Handling crisis communication to protect the organization’s reputation.• Creating original advertising materials and incorporating current campaign components into additional materials.• Strategizing advertising for maximum coverage at minimal cost.

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