Positioning People with Purpose
We believe every job seeker has a purpose in their career
We aim to accelerate job seekers’ career purpose by understanding and showcasing their skills, strengths and values
We are curious about our clients’ purpose, strategy and culture – to understand their business context and where they aim to go
At Merand, we find purpose in connecting quality talent with great employers – a connection that is mutually aligned and unlocks future synergies both ways.
Who we are
We are based in the beautiful town of Somerset West in the Western Cape, South Africa, surrounded by breathtaking mountains, vineyards and sea. Merand Corbett & Associates was established in 1990 as an independent, owner managed recruitment partnership between Linda Merand and Lesley Corbett. Since then, the company has grown significantly, establishing a reputation for the structuring and delivery of successful recruitment solutions to a comprehensive and diverse client base. Linda bought Lesley out in 2001 and in 2023 handed over the business to her daughter, Lauren Cronje. To honour its past legacy while also signaling a fresh new season, the name of the business was changed to Merand Recruitment in 2024.
What we do
We provide quality recruitment services through careful planning, effective communication, and a commitment to finding talent who align with our clients’ business objectives and culture. Our recruiting process ensures our client has the right people with the necessary skills and abilities to achieve its future growth plans. We accomplish this by conducting thorough job analyses to understand the skills, qualifications, and character required for the position.
Our services
Contract
Whether you need to temporarily replace a bookkeeper on parental leave, or hire a technology contractor who can start immediately, a freelance marketing specialist or someone to step in on an executive level during transition, our contract services are ideal. We know how important it is for your business to continue without disruption when faced with temporary talent gaps.
If you want to avoid onboarding the temporary talent onto your payroll, Merand can set up the contract and pay them on your behalf. Send us your scope and we we’ll curate your team as soon as possible.
Permanent
We understand the gap when the staffing team can’t keep up with the business growth, when staff suddenly departs or a new skilled individual is needed, we respond quickly to our clients demand and work collaboratively to fill the gap. Ensuring we have qualified the specification of the position, our consultants give it their all to find suitable candidates. Maximizing our avenues and networks, we ensure that through the journey we cover all processes with excellence until the right candidate is found.
If you are Abroad and looking for remote staff from South Africa, Merand has a large database and an excellent Employer of Record partnership that allows for easier onboarding and payroll.
Coaching
for the client:
View our coaching page to learn more about how we can help to retain talent, reduce repetitive recruitment costs and help ensure your staff is performing at their potential
for the candidate:
Career coaching can be a valuable asset for job seekers. It can help you develop a personalized job search strategy, identify your unique personal brand, and improve your communication and problem-solving skills.
Our Values
Collaborative community
We value working together as a team and aim to create authentic community where diverse strengths can flourish in service of our collective purpose.
Energising excellence
Quality is the essence of our brand; we are energised by connecting uniquely talented job seekers with great employers and seek to create an excellent experience in every interaction.
Implicit integrity
We are passionate about what we do and how we do it. We do what’s right and we value honesty, transparency and truth.
Impactful innovation
Purpose-driven at the core, we are always on the lookout to stretch ourselves and raise the bar; we marry timeless values with agile business improvements to deliver impact.
