First Degree Recruitment
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First Degree Recruitment
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Annemarie Beets
Director / Owner
With 20 years of experience in Sales and Sales Management, Annemarie is very efficient in managing the First Degree Recruitment Office. She is responsible for running all the business operations but at the same time never neglects looking after the clients and their needs. With a Marketing Degree and many years of experience in the motor industry, she is a force to be reckoned with. She is highly driven has a passion for recruitment. Annemarie puts her heart and soul into the business. She strives for good results and believes in equality. Everyone at First Degree Recruitment loves her positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy. She has a fast paced, results-driven but also people-driven approach to management, which is what contributes to managing the business effectively. For all general business queries and enquiries, please contact Annemarie for assistance. She will go the extra mile to help.
079 586 8935
annemarie@firstdegreerecruitment.co.za
Heilie Van Zyl
Recruitment Manager / Director
With 16 years of experience in Sales and Marketing (both in the large Corporate and Private sector), Heilie is a great asset to the team. With a calm demeanour, she provides excellent service to our Gauteng Region. With 12 years of motor industry experience Heilie has an excellent understanding of the industry and its requirements. This comes as a great benefit when she is prospecting and searching for potential candidates. She completed her B.Com Honours Degree in Human Resources Management at University of Pretoria, which has given her the insight and ability to understand human behaviour. She is highly skilled at relationship building with clients, organisations and corporate teams. Well educated in all areas of recruitment and hiring. We see Heilie as our own personal motor trade expert consultant. For any questions and assistance on recruitment in the Gauteng Region, Heilie is the one to contact.
064 582 0278
heilie@firstdegreerecruitment.co.za
Candice Pienaar
Recruitment consultant - KZN, Gauteng & Mpumalanga
Candice has recently set her roots in Natal as a recruiter. She is passionate, highly committed, and devoted, with a great love for the work that she does. Being able to change people's lives daily is a thrilling experience to her. Nothing beats the excitement of a new placement and of a candidate’s enthusiastic acceptance to an offer, as well as an equally pleased hiring manager who just landed a top candidate. She has over 8 years experience as a recruiter. She has recruited quality candidates in various industries and sectors. She is driven to deliver only the best quality service for both client and candidate. She believes any goal is achievable even with obstacles in the way.
073 976 0489
candice@firstdegreerecruitment.co.za
Charmaine Smith
Recruitment consultant – Western Cape
Charmaine has 11 years’ experience in the financial industry and has since broadened her horizon into the recruitment industry. She has a strong passion for people and love to build on long lasting business relationships. She thrives on ensuring that the perfect candidate is placed, and to ensure that the candidate can be an asset to the company. She is thrilled to make a difference in people’s lives by providing them with an acceptance letter. She is extremely passionate and dedicated about recruitment. Charmaine aims to provide excellent service to both the client and the candidate. She believes in working smart and strive for excellence.
071 063 3028
charmaine@firstdegreerecruitment.co.za
Madeleine Leonard
Recruitment Consultant - Western Cape
Madeleine has had a very long career in the law industry where she worked her way up from Reception to Litigation secretary to Office Manager and Accounting. She has a strong passion for people and her years of experience has taught her a lot about people’s behaviour. She firmly believes that communication is the key to solve all problems.
She is highly driven, and results orientated. Her interest in people has led her to a new career in Recruitment. Her aim is to assist in finding the very best candidate for a company.
072 436 3125
madeleine@firstdegreerecruitment.co.za
Jolanda Henning
Talent Acquisitions, Solar Specialist, Recruitment Consultant - Western Cape (automotive) and SA regions (other industries)
I studied and worked as a Jewellery designer, manufacturer and sales representative for many years, dealing with a selection of high end and well known jewellers, including Jenna Clifford.
As an experienced Sales Consultant, I changed direction and started working in the automotive industry as a sales executive. I was subsequently promoted to being the Finance and Insurance Manager for various motor dealers for a period of 4 years.
As a business developer, I have focussed on inspiring people and motivating them to become the best at what they do.
My passion for recruitment has resulted in exceptional customer service and I pride myself on my loyalty to clients and my level of dedication to my position as a recruiter.
I always walk the extra mile!
082 837 8947
jolanda@firstdegreerecruitment.co.za
Cherise Olivier
Junior Recruiter
Cherise started as a sourcing clerk and has worked her way up to Junior Recruiter. Her passion for people made it easy for her to grow into recruitment. With her strong administrative skills, she is a highly effective Junior Recruiter. She utilises all her resources to find the best candidates to match the profile of vacant positions.
076 239 3579
cherise@firstdegreerecruitment.co.za
Candice Smith
Junior Recruiter – Gauteng and KZN
Candice has 12 years’ experience in the motor industry with an excellent understanding of the industry. She is an outgoing, positive person and has an extreme passion for people. She enjoys building long term business relationships with clients and candidates and making an impactful change in their lives. The strong communication she builds with candidates and companies plays a big role in understanding and ensuring reliable placements. She believes that effort equals reward. She puts effort into her work and sourcing the correct candidates and clients. She has a passion for her job and ensuring clients are happy at all times.
The motor industry taught her that processes and procedures are keys to success, and it is important to be organized and well prepared.
She also believes that gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy and change ordinary opportunities in blessings.
064 470 6473
candices@firstdegreerecruitment.co.za
Elize Smit-labuschagne
Client / Candidate Consultant – Mpumalanga, Northwest, Gauteng
Elize’s diverse background and innate talent for understanding people, have made her an invaluable asset to First Degree Recruitment.
With 21 years in the entertainment industry – including 15 years as the owner of an agency for professional actors – she brings an unerring ability to spot potential and handle business negotiations.
Her career translated seamlessly into a 12-year stint in the Undercar Service Industry, where she excelled in Public Relations and as Human Resources Manager at a prominent automotive equipment company.
Elize has an unwavering passion for the development of professional journeys, making her a career matchmaker of the first degree.
083 410 9028
elize@firstdegreerecruitment.co.za
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