Workforce & Leadership Solutions
Welcome to Takora, a recruitment and people solutions partner built to support businesses through changing workforce demands.
Our approach combines contingency recruitment, executive search, contract placements, and specialist talent sourcing to deliver recruitment solutions that are responsive, effective, and aligned to your operational goals.
By leveraging deep market knowledge, strong talent networks, and a hands on recruitment methodology, we simplify hiring while maintaining quality, compliance, and speed.
We focus on understanding your business first, then delivering talent solutions that create long term value.
Permanent, Contract & Technical Recruitment.
Takora provides flexible recruitment solutions designed to respond to changing workforce requirements.
We recruit across a broad range of disciplines including engineering, construction, ICT, accounting and finance, risk and compliance, information technology, marketing, sales, call centre, legal, HR, and administration.
By leveraging an extensive local and international talent network, we are able to source high quality candidates efficiently while maintaining rigorous assessment standards. Our focus is on fit, capability, and long term retention.
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Leadership & Specialist Search
Our leadership and specialist search services support organisations seeking experienced professionals in critical and senior roles.
We apply a targeted and research driven approach to identify candidates with the technical expertise, leadership capability, and industry knowledge required to succeed. Each assignment is managed with discretion, thorough evaluation, and clear communication.
From finance directors and heads of IT to risk managers and senior operational leaders, Takora delivers appointments that strengthen organisational performance.
Placement Fee Summary
Our permanent recruitment fees are calculated as a percentage of the candidate’s annual Cost to Company (CTC) remuneration package once a candidate introduced by us accepts employment with your organisation.
What is included in Cost to Company (CTC)?
The Cost to Company package includes the total guaranteed annual remuneration offered to the candidate, including but not limited to:
- Basic salary
- Medical aid contributions
- Provident or pension fund contributions
- UIF contributions
- Guaranteed bonuses or commission
- Sign-on bonuses
- Company vehicle benefits
- Equity or guaranteed incentives
- Any additional guaranteed remuneration used to secure the candidate’s employment
Permanent Placement Fee Structure
Fees are charged on a sliding scale based on the candidate’s annual Cost to Company package:
Annual CTC Package
Placement Fee
- R0 – R300,000
13.5%
2. R301,000 – R600,000
15%
3. R600,001 – R999,999
18%
4. R1,000,000+
21%
*All fees are exclusive of VAT.
Deposit Requirement
A non-refundable deposit of R5,000 is required before recruitment services commence.
The deposit is credited toward the final placement fee once a candidate is successfully placed.
If no placement is made within the agreed timeframe, the deposit may be refunded at our discretion or applied to future recruitment assignments.
Invoicing and Payment
An invoice is issued on the candidate’s commencement date.
Payment is due within 7 days of invoice receipt.
The invoice will include a full breakdown of the placement fee calculation.
Contract Placements (Client as Employer)
Where a candidate is placed on a contract basis and the client acts as the employer, the recruitment fee is calculated at:
21% of the candidate’s annual Cost to Company package
(calculated over the duration of the contract or a 12 month period, whichever is longer).The client assumes responsibility for all statutory employment obligations, including PAYE, UIF, leave, and other applicable benefits.
Placement Guarantee
We offer a 3 month guarantee period on permanent placements.
If a placed candidate’s employment ends within this period due to resignation, misconduct, or poor performance, and the placement fee has been paid in full, the following options apply:
Replacement Candidate
We will source a replacement candidate for the same role, location, and job specification at no additional recruitment fee.
Credit Option
If a replacement is not required or the role cannot be filled within 90 days, 25% of the placement fee will be credited toward your next recruitment assignment with us. The credit is valid for 6 months.
*Please note that refunds are not provided.
Recruitment Process & Compliance
Our recruitment methodology is designed to be transparent, efficient, and compliant.
We begin by evaluating the vacancy and defining role requirements, followed by job profiling, advertising, and recruitment planning. Candidates are shortlisted through structured screening, profiling, and assessment, with detailed reporting provided to clients.
All checks, including criminal and credit verification where required, are conducted responsibly and in line with regulatory standards.
