Isazi

What’s in a name?

Isazi is a Zulu word meaning expert, chosen in the view of the specialist role we have taken in building solid relationships within our niche market. Our logo symbolises the Integration of the Innovative spirit, Inspiring perseverance and Integrity of our vibrant team of Specialised Search Consultants, who firmly belief that PEOPLE are the most valuable asset of any successful business. 

ICS’s key to success is the focus on delivering a superior quality service in the niche areas of Engineering, Finance, Information Technology and FMCG Placements. As specialists we use our skills, expertise, recruiting systems and networks to source highly skilled candidates. We focus not only on recruiting candidates according to our clients’ specific requirements and specifications, but take company culture and ethos into consideration before introducing candidates.

We understand that the search and selection process personifies change and innovation, therefore our undertaking is to persist with Innovative methodologies in delivering an exceptional service to both client and candidate, and let our values drive our actions.

 We endeavour to be extraordinary!

 A committed relationship between the ICS Specialist Search Consultant, the candidate and the client ensures dedicated and quality service, while providing the client with non-negotiable added benefits.

•      In-depth understanding of our client’s industry and specific business needs
•      Establishing of long-term partnerships with our clients
•      Comprehensive screening of suitable candidates
•      Intensive, personal competency-based interviews and assessments
•      Flexible recruitment processes to suit client needs
•      Exceeding client expectations by always going the extra mile, irrespective of   weekends or holidays
•      Delivering exceptional quality service - the first time, every time!

 Why partner with our expert team?

 We begin by investing the time required to understand what the client’s business goals are and what the primary role of each employee would be to deliver on that vision of the business. Our goal is to ensure the staff we introduce to the client have the necessary knowledge, skills, experience, and perhaps most important off all, the ‘attitude’ to deliver on the client’s business goals.

•      Our consultants specialise in niche areas and have an in-depth understanding of their particular industry.
•      The client therefore deals with a recruitment expert, ensuring optimum delivery on job specs.
•      This results in improved ‘skills-to-position’ and ‘candidate attitude-to-company culture’ matches.
•      A committed relationship promotes quality service
•      The ability to be flexible in our recruitment processes to suit our client’s needs

 Services

Integrating the ability to share in the long-term vision of our clients with our Inspiring enthusiasm and resilience, a capacity for superior quality service is created.

•      Search and Selection
•      Headhunting
•      Written Candidate Profile
•      Reference checks
•      Credit checks
•      Criminal checks
•      Full feedback

 Search & Selection Process

 We specialise in headhunting scarce skills, senior and executive candidates in the niche areas of Engineering, Finance, Information Technology and FMCG. We employ a structured and objective process to assess the knowledge, skills, experience and attitudinal suitability of the candidate. We follow a 6-step process:

•   In-depth ‘face-to-face’ interview with client so assess business needs, company culture and philosophy, and special requirements.
•   Headhunting the best candidates as they are usually already employed – but we know just where to find these achievers.
•   Superior interviewing methodologies that is rigorous and objective to assess the above mentioned candidate traits.
•   Candidate counseling in terms of market related salaries, interview etiquette and company information.
•   Reference checks, using the client’s specifications as a guideline.
•   Information is collated and combined in a written report submitted to the client

 Areas of Specialisation

Although we specialise in headhunting scarce skills, senior and executive candidates, we also provide support staff (office support, call centre and administrators). The client will be consulted by our Specialist Search Consultant to enable more accurate matching of candidates to each position, the specific culture of the organisation, and a clearer understanding of current and future requirements of the client

 Engineering

•      Chemical Engineering
•      Civil and Structural Engineering
•      Electrical Engineering
•      Electronic Engineering
•      Mechanical Engineering
•      Executive Placements
•      Logistics and Supply Chain Management
•      Metallurgical Engineering
•      Mining
•      Project Engineering
•      Quality Assurance
•      Sales and Marketing
•      Technical Sales
•      Specialist Engineers
•      Procurement
•      Technicians
•      Technologists

 Information Technology

•      Business Analysts
•      Project Managers
•      IT management
•      Business Intelligence
•      Web Development
•      Application Development
•      Networking / Infrastructure
•      IT Sales / Business Development
•      Account Management
•      Product Management
•      Database Development
•      Programmers
•      Technical Sales
•      Executive Placements

Finance

•      Financial Management
•      Financial Accounting
•      Cost and Management Accounting
•      Corporate Finance
•      Investment Banking
•      Asset Management
•      Portfolio Management
•      Private Equity
•      Executive Financial Placements
•      Risk Management
•      Credit / Debit Control
•      Internal and External Auditing

FMCG

•      Merchandising
•      Warehousing
•      Logistics
•      Supply Chain Management
•      Business Development
•      Sales and Marketing
•      Product Development
•      Procurement
•      Customer Care
•      Research
•      Health and Safety
•      Executive Placements
•      Management

 BEE Compliance

 Most of our clients adhere to Employment Equity principles, resulting in a wide variety of Employment Equity candidates on our database. ICS encourages applications from all race-, colour-, gender-, language- and disability groups who make up a unique South Africa and exercise this belief not only when working for our clients, but also when recruiting for our own team. We strive to enhance Employment Equity by assisting our clients to achieve the required composition of the workforce.