We place people where they belong.
Placement Services Recruitment has spent over a decade matching scarce skills with the companies that need them — across a wide range of industries, in South Africa and internationally. Fewer, better-fit placements, every time.
Our Mission
To connect exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities through professional recruitment solutions, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to service excellence.
Our Vision
To be the recruitment partner of choice, recognised for delivering quality talent, building lasting relationships, and helping businesses grow through exceptional people.
Founded in 2015, built on trusted partnerships.
Placement Services Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is a specialist recruitment agency based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, providing tailored staffing solutions to businesses across South Africa and internationally.
We partner with organisations of all sizes to source exceptional talent for permanent, contract, executive, and remote positions across a wide range of industries. Our recruitment process is built on understanding each client's unique business needs, company culture, and long-term hiring goals, enabling us to deliver candidates who are both technically qualified and the right cultural fit.
With a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and personalised service, we build lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. From sourcing and screening to interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding support, we are dedicated to making every placement a long-term success.
Industries we specialise in
Information Technology
iGaming
Office Support & Admin
Manufacturing & Engineering
Fashion Retail
Sales & Marketing
Logistics & Supply Chain
Finance & Executive
Simple process. No surprises.
From your first call to a placed hire, here's exactly how we operate.
Discovery Call
We learn your role, culture, and what the right person actually looks like for your team.
Market Mapping
We map your industry and competitors to identify exactly who we should be approaching.
Direct Outreach
We approach passive candidates who match your brief, people not actively job searching.
Vetted Shortlist
You receive a shortlist of qualified, interested candidates. No noise. No wasted interviews.
You Make the Hire
You interview, select, and hire. We stay close through offer and onboarding to keep things moving.
Replacement Guarantee
If the hire doesn't work out within the guarantee period, we replace them at no additional cost.
Need to fill a vacancy?
Let our experienced recruitment consultants help you find the right person — quickly, professionally, and efficiently. Contact us today to discuss your hiring requirements.
Prefer email? vacancy@placementservices.co.za · +27 31 207 4105 · +27 61 023 6946
Our Commitment
We don't simply fill vacancies — we build lasting partnerships by delivering candidates who have the skills, experience, and cultural fit to make a meaningful impact on your business. Placement Services Recruitment is dedicated to helping businesses attract, hire, and retain the talent they need to succeed.
Why Choose Placement Services Recruitment?
- The right talent. The right fit. Every time.
- Specialist recruiters with extensive experience across multiple industries
- Permanent and remote recruitment solutions tailored to your business needs
- Thorough candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference and background verification
- Access to an extensive network of pre-screened professionals and passive talent
- Fast turnaround times without compromising on quality
- Personalised recruitment solutions — not a one-size-fits-all approach
- Over a decade of successfully connecting businesses with exceptional talent
- Recruitment expertise across IT, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Administration, Retail, and Executive Search
- A dedicated recruitment partner committed to building long-term client relationships
The people behind your placements
Adrian Naidoo
Chief Talent Officer
Find your next role
A snapshot of roles we're actively recruiting for. New vacancies are added regularly — get in touch to submit your CV even if you don't see a perfect match below.
Senior Graphic Designer
PermanentJoin a leading iGaming business as a Senior Graphic Designer, conceptualising and delivering high-impact creative assets across digital campaigns, CRM, and multiple international markets.
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Creative Design
- Conceptualise and deliver high-impact creative assets across multiple digital platforms
- Design marketing materials for Paid Media (Display, Social & Programmatic), Websites and Landing Pages, Email & CRM Campaigns, In-App Promotions, Affiliate Marketing, and App Store & Google Play Store Assets
- Create promotional campaigns including bonuses, tournaments, free spins, jackpots and seasonal promotions
- Ensure brand consistency across all creative outputs
- Adapt and localise creative assets for multiple markets and regions
Campaign Performance
- Design conversion-focused creative aligned with campaign objectives and performance KPIs
- Optimise creative assets using A/B testing insights and campaign performance data
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, CRM, Product and Performance teams to maximise campaign effectiveness
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related field
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Senior Graphic Designer
- Proven experience within the iGaming, Online Casino or Sports Betting industry is essential
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects)
- Strong understanding of digital marketing, UX principles and performance-driven design
- Experience designing for social media, display advertising, CRM and digital acquisition campaigns
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- A strong portfolio showcasing digital marketing campaigns and creative design work
Why Join This Team?
- Join a leading and innovative iGaming business
- Work on exciting, high-impact campaigns across multiple international markets
- Collaborate with talented marketing, product and creative teams
- Play a key role in shaping engaging player experiences through world-class design
Closing Date: 13 August 2026
Content Marketing Coordinator
PermanentJoin a dynamic marketing team creating engaging content, managing social media platforms, and bringing brands to life across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
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Key Responsibilities
- Plan, create, schedule, and manage engaging content across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
- Coordinate and maintain the social media content calendar
- Assist with the creation of digital content aligned with marketing campaigns and brand objectives
- Capture and coordinate content for product launches and promotional campaigns
- Monitor social media trends and campaign performance
- Work closely with internal teams and external creative partners to deliver engaging marketing campaigns
- Ensure brand consistency across all digital platforms
Minimum Requirements
- 2–5 years' experience in a Marketing, Content Marketing, or Social Media role
- Retail or marketing agency experience is essential
- Proven experience managing Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
- Excellent written communication and copywriting skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience planning and managing content calendars
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience working with product/image management tools
- Canva experience is advantageous
- A proactive, self-motivated individual with a genuine passion for brand building
Why Join?
- Be part of a collaborative and innovative marketing team
- Work in a creative, fast-paced environment
- Contribute to exciting marketing campaigns while growing your career
If you're passionate about content creation, digital marketing, and social media, we'd love to hear from you.
Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
PermanentJoin a leading retail organisation transforming complex data into meaningful insights that support operational, commercial, and strategic decision-making.
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Key Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Business Intelligence or Data Analytics
- Strong experience with Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Retail and e-commerce industry experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and SQL skills
- Proven ability to analyse large datasets and deliver actionable business insights
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and optimise business intelligence dashboards and reports using Power BI
- Analyse customer, sales, marketing, and operational data to identify trends and opportunities
- Support CRM initiatives through customer segmentation, campaign reporting, and data analysis
- Monitor marketing and e-commerce performance, providing recommendations to improve customer acquisition and revenue
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across reporting platforms
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to improve reporting automation and accessibility
- Prepare executive reporting and business performance insights
- Support omnichannel reporting and customer journey analytics
- Deliver clear, data-driven recommendations to support strategic business decisions
Skills & Competencies
- Power BI
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- SQL
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Data Modelling and Data Visualisation
- Business and Commercial Analysis
- Customer and CRM Analytics
- Reporting Automation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment
We're Looking For
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Commercially minded with a strong understanding of retail operations
- Passionate about transforming data into meaningful business insights
- Proactive, innovative, and solutions-focused
- Able to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Committed to delivering accurate, high-quality reporting
Closing Date: 13 August 2026
International Vacancies
Placement Services Recruitment also places candidates internationally. Here's what's currently open beyond South Africa.
Sales Executive (Remote with Travel)
RemoteDrive business growth within the flexible packaging industry, developing new business and managing customer relationships across food & beverage, CPG, cannabis, pet food, coffee, tea and related manufacturing sectors.
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About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to drive business growth within the flexible packaging industry. This role focuses on developing new business, managing customer relationships, and delivering profitable sales growth across manufacturing sectors including food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, cannabis, pet food, coffee, tea, and related industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and secure new business opportunities
- Develop relationships with manufacturers, brands, co-packers, and converters
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline
- Sell flexible packaging products including stand-up pouches, lay-flat pouches, rollstock, custom films, and related packaging solutions
- Understand customer packaging requirements and recommend suitable solutions
- Present tailored packaging solutions to prospective customers
- Manage and grow existing customer accounts
- Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth
- Drive profitable revenue growth and support business expansion initiatives
- Travel approximately 30% of the time to meet with clients and attend industry events
Minimum Requirements
- 3+ years' B2B sales experience
- Proven experience selling flexible packaging products
- Demonstrated success in new business development
- Existing relationships within the packaging or manufacturing sectors
- Strong negotiation and closing skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to manage a sales territory independently
- Willingness to travel approximately 30%
- Based in Michigan or a neighbouring state
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional to make an immediate impact, build long-term customer relationships, and grow within a company that values performance, accountability, and innovation.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Field Service Engineer
Extensive TravelSupport installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of advanced automated manufacturing equipment across North America for a leading industrial equipment manufacturer.
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Join a leading industrial equipment manufacturer as a Field Service Engineer, supporting the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of advanced automated manufacturing equipment across North America. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys travel, problem-solving, and working directly with customers in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, commission, and start up industrial manufacturing equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and automation-related faults
- Diagnose equipment issues and implement effective solutions
- Support customer acceptance testing and equipment commissioning
- Ensure installations meet company and customer specifications
- Provide exceptional technical support and customer service
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships
- Prepare technical service reports and documentation
- Collaborate with engineering and internal support teams
Minimum Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience working with industrial machinery or automated manufacturing equipment
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 60–80%)
- Valid passport and ability to travel throughout the United States and Canada
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Advantageous Experience
- PLC troubleshooting and programming
- Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or similar PLC platforms
- Industrial automation, packaging, plastics, or processing industry experience
- Equipment commissioning experience
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English/French
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Overtime and travel pay
- Annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive technical training
- Clear career progression into senior engineering and technical sales roles
- Opportunity to travel extensively across North America while working with cutting-edge industrial equipment
If you are a technically minded professional with a passion for industrial automation and field service engineering, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 15 August 2026
Hiring internationally? Send us the job spec and let our team help you find the right person.
Send Us Your Job SpecHow to write a CV that gets noticed
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- Content must be accurate, to the point, and up to date
- Check spelling carefully — mistakes make a poor first impression
- Use bullet points throughout for easy reading
- All dates should be accurate, with no unexplained gaps
Personal Particulars
- Full name
- Address
- Telephone number (landline and mobile)
- E-mail address
- ID number
- Nationality
- Gender
- Home language and other languages
- Driver's license
- Own transport
Educational Qualifications
- Name of school
- Highest standard
- Year completed
- Subjects
Tertiary Education
- Name of institution
- Qualification
- Dates started and completed
- Major subjects
- Other subjects
Short Courses & Certificates
- Name of institution
- Name of course or certification
Professional Memberships
- Name of membership
Employment History
- Start with your most recent role and work backwards
- Reflect your entire career, or at minimum the last ten years
- Name of employer and type of business
- Start and end dates of employment — include month and year
- List duties using bullet points
- Reason for leaving
- Don't leave gaps — include temporary work, travel, or periods of unemployment
References
- Ensure contact details for references are current
- List the employer's name
- List the name and position of your immediate superior
- Include a current contact number
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