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Case Study – ALLEN & YORK successfully recruit a Water Research Manager for CSIR - South Africa
Client/Role Profile
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. It undertakes directed research and development for socio-economic growth, as well as natural resources and the environment.
The CSIR conducts core research and develops competencies in various strategically critical areas of the natural resources and the environment (NRE) fields of study. Through relevant and focused research, CSIR NRE seeks to address the significant challenges regarding sustainable development in South Africa, with a focus on the optimal utilisation of natural resources in support of economic growth and human wellbeing.
Due to a skills shortage in the South African Research Market, CSIR found they needed to employ the services of Allen & York, specialist International Sustainability Recruitment specialists, to allow them to access a wider pool of Natural Resource Management experts. With our extensive international reach, Allen & York were delighted to be asked to help.
The ServiceAllen & York recruiters took a pro-active approach to sourcing suitable candidates for the role of Water Research Manager, this includes: technically specific advertising in agreed media in both South Africa & global job boards; Utilising Allen & York’s international website which receives applicants from all corners of the globe; use of our 200,000 strong database of environmentally-related individuals and extensive global network of contacts. |
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Allen & York’s global profile led to us identifying several candidates, one of which stood out for CSIR and was currently living in Switzerland. Location was no object, interviews were arranged and an offer was made. Allen & York helped the Swiss-based candidate relocate to South Africa and take up his new position in their Stellenbosch based offices:
“I am very satisfied with the service we received from you and have no complaints - ultimately your were able to source someone who met all our expectations and doubt we'd have found him without your help.”
HR Manager - CSIR
The A&Y Team
Allen & York have a completely dedicated International Team, with significant international experience. They are specialist recruiters covering a distinct set of technical disciplines focused on environmental, planning, health & safety and energy. Our geographical coverage is all inclusive; we operate from offices in the UK and have a global network to enable us to recruit with ease across the world.
