Connect With Top South African Talent For 70% Less
You get top-tier talent while we handle all the dirty work with sourcing, screening, vetting, payroll, and contracts.
Connecting Talent Globally
Highly Educated & Workforce
South Africa is home to a highly educated workforce, with the top four, and top 7/10 universities in Africa. Including the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University.
These institutions produce professionals that are not only highly skilled, but also well-versed in Western business practices, making it easy for them to integrate seamlessly into US and UK companies.
With English as the primary language and a business environment that closely mirrors Western markets, South African professionals are equipped to contribute from day one.
Cost-Effective Hiring
The South African Rand is at historic lows, making it one of the most cost-effective hiring markets in the world. With salaries up to 70% lower than in the US and UK, businesses can save an average of $40,000 per hire—without compromising on quality.
South Africa’s economic conditions create a unique opportunity for companies to access highly skilled, English-speaking professionals in sales, marketing, finance, support, and creative roles at a fraction of Western salary costs.
Quality Talent Without The Hassle
At Talentist, we make hiring simple and cost-effective.
Tell us what role you need to fill, and we’ll handle the rest—sourcing, screening, and vetting the top 2% of talent across South Africa.
No upfront recruitment fees. Just a flat monthly rate that covers everything:
✅ Employee salary
✅ Employer of Record (EOR) services
✅ Payroll management
✅ Tax & legal compliance
✅ Unlimited HR support
Tailored Talent Ready For You
In our initial consultation, we dive deep into understanding your company, its culture, and the specific requirements for the role. This allows us to find candidates whose skills and personalities align perfectly with your needs.
Every candidate goes through our comprehensive screening process, which includes a detailed resume/portfolio review, phone screening, hard skills assessment, English proficiency evaluation, and a video interview.
We pride ourselves on quality over quantity. Only the top 2% of candidates make it to your shortlist, ensuring that you’re presented with the best talent ready to contribute to your success.
How It Works(Our Process)
We Take A Personalized Approach To Ensure Your Business Needs Are Met.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why should I hire talent from South Africa?
South Africa offers a highly educated workforce with exceptional English proficiency and professional skills. Additionally, hiring from South Africa can save your business up to 70% on salary costs without compromising quality.
- What time zones do you support?
ALL.
South African professionals are flexible and can adjust to your preferred working hours, ensuring seamless collaboration with your team. Regardless if it's EST, CST MST, or PST, they are working a full 40-hour work week for you.
- Where do employees work?
All talent is based in South Africa, where they work remotely. Equipped with the necessary technology to adapt to your remote working requirements.
- Is there a minimum commitment period?
We recommend a 3-month minimum commitment for full ramp-up, but our offshore staffing terms are monthly.
- Can I interview and test candidates before hiring?
Absolutely! While we handle vetting through a rigorous screening process, we encourage you to conduct at least one interview with the candidates we present to ensure they are a perfect fit for your team.
- What happens if the hire doesn’t work out?
On the extremely rare occasion that a hire doesn’t work out, we offer a replacement guarantee. If the hire isn’t a good fit within the initial trial period, we will help you find a replacement at no additional cost.