South Africa faces a critical challenge: a dire skills shortage and a high rate of unemployed youth. At The Afrizan Group, we believe that by bridging this gap, we can create a sustainable future for both businesses and the nation. With over four decades of industry experience, Afrizan stands as a seasoned participant in this evolution. We prioritise placing people at the centre of our operations, emphasising empowerment and diversity as a women-owned, youth, black-owned, and women-run entity highlighted by our Level 1 B-BBEE score.
We understand that technology plays a crucial role in today’s talent management landscape, but its impact is limited without the right people to bring it all together. In the realm of talent management, the journey encompasses three vital pillars which speak to our vision: selection, development, and employment. These pillars aren’t just about us; they reflect a collective endeavour to identify, develop, and place skilled talent within organisations worldwide. The Afrizan Way entails a commitment to finding the perfect fit, cultivating potential, and bridging the gap between talent and opportunity.
Simplifying Selection and Employment through RPO and RaaS
At the forefront of innovation in the industry, Afrizan People Intelligence’s product offering has evolved to include solutions such as Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Recruitment as a Service (RaaS). RPO involves placing agency recruiters on-site, acting as in-house agency staff to assist in short-term recruitment spikes or as an addition to the recruitment team. Whilst RPO is not new to the market, it is still one of the most efficient recruitment solutions.
Our RaaS offering has turned the well-known agency fee model on it’s head where client’s outsource their recruitment function or parts thereof for a fixed subscription fee. RaaS is suitable for high-churn areas such as call centres, banking branch consultants or retail consultants. Our dedicated consultants pipeline for these roles allowing for a quick turnaround time in these high-churn areas. Both RPO and RaaS enables organisations to optimise their operations by outsourcing talent management to specialists who excel in high volume and/or scarce skill talent mobility. This strategic approach not only saves costs and time but also reduces the need for extensive internal teams and operational enhancements. By entrusting recruitment functions to RPO and RaaS providers, organisations can focus on their core business activities, whilst implementing a cost-effective and efficient way to acquire top talent.
Development: Cultivating Potential
Addressing the skills shortage is essential for fostering business growth and ensuring a prosperous future for South Africa. Without a skilled workforce, recruitment efforts fall short, hindering both organizational success and national development. By investing in skills development, we pave the way for a resilient economy and thriving society, and provide our own business sustainability.
Central to the Afrizan ethos is the belief in fostering growth and unlocking potential. We believe in the continuous development of talent at all stages, understanding that growth is a lifelong endeavor. This belief led to the creation of The Afrizan Academy, a fundamental pillar of our dedication to enhancing skills in South Africa. The Afrizan Academy offers a range of SETA and QCTO-accredited courses, skills programs, learnerships, and experiential learning opportunities.
Through collaborative efforts with training institutions, corporates in South Africa play a crucial role in developing unemployed youth to enhance their employability with the necessary skills to excel in today’s dynamic workforce.
Employment: Bridging Opportunities
The ultimate goal of The Afrizan Academy and Afrizan People Intelligence collectively is to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. Since 2018, we have successfully placed almost 3,000 unemployed youth in experiential learning programs. Through these initiatives, we not only secure employment for unemployed youth but also set them on the path to long-term success. Additionally, we facilitate placement at client organizations, ensuring that both our clients and candidates flourish in their respective roles.
The Afrizan Difference
What sets Afrizan apart is our commitment to dynamic talent mobility. Unlike traditional agencies, we prioritize understanding the evolving needs of our clients and candidates, ensuring seamless matches and long-term success. Our dedication to excellence has earned us international recognition, including prestigious awards for our superior customer service.
Looking Ahead
As we move forward, Afrizan remains committed to pushing the boundaries of talent solutions. Through our innovative approaches and unwavering dedication to our core principles, we aim to continue empowering individuals and transforming businesses. Beverley Siwisa, Director of Projects at Afrizan says: “I really want to challenge other corporates to join us in turning the tide on youth unemployment and upskilling our talent, helping to build a sustainable South Africa. If we don’t do it today, what will our future look like tomorrow?”
Partner with Afrizan to embark on a journey of innovation and success, where people and technology converge to redefine the future of talent acquisition.
