There is a severe skills shortage in South Africa, it is estimated that over 1.4 million South Africans live in London and a survey has shown that 78% of young South Africans wish to return to the country in the coming years.
Based on these market facts, Aaron Clarke Group is opening a new division of its HR and recruitment group targeted towards South Africans who currently live and work in the financial fields in the UK but are looking to return home. Aaron Clarke South Africa opens its door in mid August but the steady stream of interest indicates the new office will be a success.
Many South Africans delay their decision to move back home because of concerns about employment on their return. The opening of Aaron Clarkeís new office is aiming to allay these concerns.
According to Ian Hopwood, Director of Aaron Clarke South Africa: ìWe have set up the office to help people search for jobs in the financial sector when they are returning home. South Africa is so vibrant at present and economically things are looking up and up. We have offices in the UK and in South Africa to deal with enquiries from both candidates and companies.î
In the UK, Aaron Clarke Group has been operating since 1997 and works with some of the largest financial companies including HSBC and Edward Jones and are currently recruiting for two very large South African financial companies. The groupís services include executive recruitment, outplacement clinics and employment consulting in the financial services field.
About Aaron Clarke Group: Formed in 1997, Aaron Clarke Group works within the Executive financial marketplace ñ bringing together candidates and companies. As well as job placements and headhunting, Aaron Clarke provides psychometric testing and outplacement consulting with candidate clinics and corporate workshops.
The new office in South Africa is geared towards helping South African expats who are currently living in the UK, but are looking to work in the financial sector when they return home.
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Aaron Clarke recruiting for the South African skills gap
There is a severe skills shortage in South Africa, it is estimated that over 1.4 million South Africans live in London and a survey has shown that 78% of young South Africans wish to return to the country in the coming years.
