Specialist recruitment · South Africa

The right people move
everything forward.

Novus Personnel connects ambitious professionals with the companies that need them — in finance, engineering, and technology.

3
specialist divisions
roles live right now
100%
culture-fit screened
Matchedin-tune with culture
Finance · Eng · ITniche specialists
Vetted CVsmeaningful shortlists

Placing from lower management through to executive

Financial Markets Mechanical Engineering Software Development Auditing & Tax Civil / Structural Networking Banking Process Automation
The Novus approach

An edge that makes a difference

We search for candidates who bring more than a CV — people with the drive to make a real impression in their specialised field.

Brilliance

We go the extra mile to search only for highly innovative professional candidates who stand out in their space.

Productive

Target-driven people who make a different impression and deliver a genuine return on your investment.

Consistent

Innovation takes time. We look for a strong sense of perseverance — people who stay the course.

Niche markets

Three divisions, deep expertise

Each consultant specialises in a single niche, so the person you meet already speaks your industry's language.

Finance

An ambitious search for innovative finance professionals.

  • Financial Markets & Investments
  • Banking / Merchant Banking
  • Recent CA's & Auditing
  • Taxation

Engineering

Technical knowledge and specialist selection techniques.

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil / Structural Engineering
  • Process Control & Automation
  • Telecommunications

Information Technology

Placing ICT specialists in technology-driven organisations.

  • Networking
  • Consulting
  • Software Development
  • Systems & Infrastructure
How we work

A recruitment process built on knowing you

We invest the time to understand your culture before we introduce a single candidate.

1

Know the client

Regular visits to understand your corporate culture, so candidates are in tune with it.

2

Spec the role

Qualifications, experience, skills and salary — mapped in detail against your needs.

3

Search & shortlist

Targeted advertising and a proactively managed CV database create meaningful shortlists.

4

Match & induct

Culture-fit checked, then an induction programme before placement.

Recruitment portal

Where roles and people meet

Browse live roles and apply in a minute. Switch to employer to post a vacancy, or open the admin view to manage everything.

Get found by employers. Build your candidate profile and upload your CV so recruiters can match you to roles.

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