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Our consultants write about what they observe in the roles they fill, including salary trends, candidate behaviour, hiring challenges, and market shifts across finance, data and technology. These are observations grounded in real mandates.
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Nearshoring: South African talent for international teams
Demand from UK-based firms looking to hire remotely into South Africa has grown significantly — particularly across finance and data functions. The appeal is straightforward: UK-relevant experience, English as a first language, a compatible time zone, and salaries denominated in rand.
Executive search in Africa: why senior hiring fails and how to get it right
Executive search in Africa takes more than advertising a role and reviewing applications. Senior leadership talent exists across African markets, but it is often already embedded within established organisations and rarely visible through traditional channels.
How to hire data and tech talent: challenges, costs and solutions
79% of South African businesses report difficulty hiring tech talent. We break down the real challenges, what it costs to get it wrong, and the strategies that actually work for data and technology hiring.
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Contract recruitment on the rise: why more businesses are choosing flexibility
In 2026, contract recruitment is rapidly gaining traction among South African businesses. From headcount freezes to project-based support, we explain the drivers behind this trend and how to make it work for your business.
Hiring across Africa: what South African businesses get wrong
Expanding into Kenya, Nigeria, or Ghana is not the same as hiring in Johannesburg. Local content laws, work permit requirements, and currency considerations make cross-border hiring complex. We cover the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.
South Africa finance salary benchmarks
What are qualified accountants, financial managers, and CFOs earning in South Africa? We share what we are seeing across our mandates, from newly qualified CAs to Group Finance Directors.
Why international businesses are hiring South African talent for remote roles
South Africa offers a compelling combination of deep professional skills, English fluency, European time zone compatibility, and competitive salary expectations. We explain why nearshoring SA talent saves up to 40% on salary costs.
Navigating your post-articles journey: Insights from our “What do CAs do?” webinar
For newly qualified Chartered Accountants, the transition from articles can feel overwhelming. After years of structured education and training, you suddenly face unlimited career paths. Here is how to think about it.
SAICA APC 2024 results: pass rates up 34% and what this means for the CA(SA) pipeline
SAICA credits better preparation for the 34% improvement in APC pass rates. We examine what this means for the CA(SA) talent pipeline and how employers should adjust their hiring expectations.
Why now is the best time to hire South African Chartered Accountants
For the first time in a decade, more top South African CAs are staying local. Reduced international demand has created an unusually deep talent pool — but the window will not stay open forever.
Interview skills and CV writing for Chartered Accountant trainees
Blue Recruiting hosted a webinar on interview skills and CV writing for second and third-year SAICA trainees. Here is what was covered — and why it matters in a competitive CA job market.
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We publish salary benchmarks, market analysis, and hiring intelligence based on what we are actually seeing in our mandates. Every article is grounded in real placement data and direct market observation.
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