Recruiter Profile

This months Recruiter Profile comes from Muziwandile Duma at Zethembe Recruitment. At 28, Muziwandile is the COO of Zethembe Recruitment Services in Durban. He lives on Ridge road, enjoys networking, Good TV and his morning jogs!

Having started his career working in call centres’ for the big telecommunications companies, Muziwandile then followed his passion into recruitment. He is now the Chief Operations Officer and Co-owner of Zethembe Recruitment Services along with his Partner Menzi Nene ( CEO) whom he has been friends with since primary school.

Tell us a little bit about your agency?

Zethembe is a Zulu word, meaning being confident/ believing in yourself. We pride ourselves with providing a perfect mixture between experience and youth, doing the normal more efficiently and always coming up with innovative programs to keep ahead of our competitors.  The core of the company revolves around upliftment, whether it is for our clients, our candidates or our staff. The communities we come from and the general public, which is clearly expressed in our motto “a better life with us”.   We are involved with NGO’s such as Peace Players International (PPI) in training their staff to be more marketable in the corporate world. We have also introduced programs aimed at uplifting learners and students seeking to be employable (project name: LIAISE), as well as our SMME program where our recruitment services are offered at discounted rates (JOB ASSIST)

When did you join & what is your role here?

I’ve been with the company since its inception. I’m currently in charge of all operations, responsible for both the day-to-day running of the company and developing business plans for the long-term future of the organization. Looking after the company’s assets and running the company in the most profitable and successful way for the benefit of its shareholders. Implementing frameworks of law within which to manage the company’s, affairs

What made you decide upon a career in recruiting?

There’s a great fulfillment that comes with finding someone employment, giving them a livelihood.

What advice would you give to others who would like a career in recruitment?

It’s not a numbers game – like we have all been led to believe.  It’s all about planning, research and innovation. It’s still one of those industries that require people that are passionate about helping others.

What are the main challenges your agency face when placing candidates?

Your CV is your life’s portrait so make it show your best side. Your CV should account for every aspect of your working life (this includes times that you were not employed), so make it as detailed as possible. It then becomes my job as a recruiter to present it in a manner that my client will understand.  Utilizing Thirst4work’s CV building tool is a great way  start.

How can candidates assist in the process?

The time for being lucky and getting a particular job is long over.  All job advertisements mention the minimum requirements needed for that job, if you don’t meet them then don’t apply. It will create a bad image of you.

Finally, any parting words to our candidates?

Life is all about selling yourself; people buy something because they believe in you as a person, than they buy your product.