Effer Ventures

South African based Skills Investment Firm with a global footprint

Industry:

Skills Investment

Services Provided:

Recruitment and staffing, full HR
function, HR relations and policy
management.

Location of Staff:

HQ: Cape Town, London, Birmingham, UK, and Ahmedabad, India.

Problem:

Effer Ventures, wanting to make an impact in the South African and global skills investment industry, needed to establish a strong internal team to support their ambitious goals. This included building not only a marketing and finance function from scratch but a customer support and business development team as well. However, as a startup, they lacked the internal resources and expertise for efficient recruitment, screening, and onboarding, not to mention doing all this whilst staying compliant with South African Labor Laws.

Solution:

Effer Ventures partnered with The Legends Agency to provide comprehensive recruitment and staffing solutions, as well as ongoing employee relations management and policy and procedure development.

Our services included:

Recruitment & Staffing: We developed and advertised the positions across various platforms, attracting a large pool of qualified, skilled South African candidates.
Screening & Selection: We meticulously screened a "mountain" of CVs, ensuring only the most qualified and experienced candidates advanced.
Onboarding: We facilitated the onboarding of all new hires, including one or two perfect-fits who relocated from Johannesburg to Cape Town for the role.
Building Internal Teams:
- Marketing: We successfully recruited and onboarded a marketing team that grew from one to a six-person force.
- Finance: We filled crucial finance positions, including a Senior Finance Manager and a supporting team, establishing a functional finance department.
- HR: We recruited a Junior HR Assistant, who became the in-house contact point for The Legends Agency's ongoing support as the on-floor team was/is growing at an ambitious rate
Employee Relations & Compliance: We collaborated with the appointed in-house HR Assistant to ensure smooth employee relations and labor law compliance.

Results

Complete Team Establishment:
We successfully built a robust team across marketing and finance functions, allowing Effer Ventures to focus on core business activities.

100% Retention Rate:
Notably, all recruited team members remained with the company throughout the project and have since moved into managerial positions where team growth is required.

Scalability & Cost Savings:
Effer Ventures benefited from The Legends Agency's expertise, avoiding the need for a large internal HR recruitment team. This saved them time, resources, and ultimately, financial costs.

Our clients think we're Legends too

"As a business owner, finding reliable recruitment services is crucial. The Legends Agency came through for me, providing quality candidates tailored to my company's needs. Their professionalism and dedication make them stand out in the field."

Harj Dadrah, MD

Medical recruitment business, UK

Finance team and a marketing team in SA

"We've been utilising The Legends Agency for over a year now, and their Employment of Record services have been exceptional. They handle everything seamlessly, making sure all legal aspects are taken care of efficiently. Highly recommended."

Dana Stewart, Head of HR

Tech business, USA

Sales Development reps in SA

"I've had the pleasure of working with Anthony and his team for our international support services, and I couldn't be happier with the level of assistance they've provided. From visa applications to compliance, they've been instrumental in our expansion efforts."

Tony Muller, MD

Construction-tech business, Germany

Software Developers in SA

"Impressed with the comprehensive solutions offered. Their expertise in Employment of Record services has been invaluable to our operations. It's refreshing to work with a team that truly understands the intricacies of South African employment laws."

Christian Crowson, MD

Finance brokerage, UK

Business Development reps and marketing team in SA

"Building our finance team was challenging. The Legends Agency found top talent, onboarded them, and even provided training. Their expertise helped us create a strong team that's impacting our financial goals."

Hein Traut, Senior Finance Manager

Effer Ventures, South Africa and UK

Full-stack marketing and finance teams

"I was tasked with finding a reliable EOR agency for our company's hiring needs. Their attention to detail and personalised approach made the recruitment process smooth and efficient. Definitely my go-to agency for future hires."

Pat Sutherland, MD

Industrial recruitment agency, UK

Recruitment reps, marketing and payroll team in SA

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