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I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the quality forklift drivers you have provided us. We were so impressed with how the drivers offloaded their trucks. Their work was impeccable, on a level we had not seen before.

Client: Logistics Supervisor | Global Logistics and Transportation Company
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Melissa has been incredibly helpful in matching me with my current job. My interview with her was smooth and everything was clearly explained. I couldn’t have asked for a better consultant.

Candidate
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Oh! my goodness!! That was quick. Thank you so much. It is always such a pleasure working with you. (Verification Services)

Client: Generator Services (Emergency Generator Services)
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After being retrenched, I felt uncertain about my future. Thanks to Drake International’s outplacement programme, I successfully transitioned into a new role at a reputable company. This experience highlighted the significance of kindness and professionalism in opening doors to new opportunities. (Outplacement Services)

Candidate
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I want to thank Drake International for the exceptional service they constantly provide. My team and I appreciate the ease of contacting Denver, who always goes above and beyond to assist us. It’s been a pleasure working with a company that demonstrates such dedication and reliability.

Client: Operations Manager | Global Logistics and Transportation Company
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The consultant went above and beyond to make the recruitment process as easy as possible. Her professionalism was instrumental in getting me place in my new role.

Candidate
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Drake’s TES (Temporary Employment Services) is fantastic in that not only do there take care of your temporary assignees, from sourcing to placing and maintaining but they have a genuine care for their employees regardless of what site they work at.

Drake takes the time to get to know each and every employee. If you are looking for an all-round HR service offering and reliable TES provider, I highly recommend Drake.

Client: Group HR Manager | Automotive Accessories Company
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The consultant was always very open and upfront, without trying to embellish anything about the position. I always knew where I stood.

Candidate
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Not only is Drake International one of the best employment agencies in the business, but they continue to provide quality service professionally and pleasantly. We have had the privilege of being able to fill several vacancies to date and will continue making use of Drake International services. (Perm Recruitment)

Client: Owner | Tour Operator Service
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I want to thank Melissa for all that she has done for me. Her support and guidance throughout this entire process has made a huge difference in my job search experience.

Candidate
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Thank you for the selection of candidates. This was by far the best experience I had with a recruitment agency. I will highly recommend Drake International.

Client: External Sales Manager | Fire Safety Solutions Company
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Drake International is reliable, honest and operates with integrity. I highly recommend them. Kevin and Maggie are exceptional, demonstrating professionalism and kindness in their work. They are always friendly and pleasant to deal with.

Candidate
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Thank you kindly for your services. It was indeed a quick and easy process. We will most definitely use your services again.

Client: Technical Company
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I was blown away by Tina’s professionalism, dedication and support throughout the entire recruitment process. She took the time to understand my skills, experience, goals and presented me with an opportunity that aligns perfectly with my aspirations. I highly recommend Tina and Drake International to anyone seeking a recruiter who genuinely care about their clients.

Candidate
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I have always been a big fan of Drake’s work ethic and the screening process of candidates. I know I get good quality when you present a candidate to me.

Client: HR Officer | International Tank Container Company
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Drake International made the recruitment process unbelievably smooth and stress-free. Melissa and the team were incredibly helpful.

Candidate
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Melissa is great! I use her when I am looking for candidates, as she knows exactly what to look for in a potential hire.

Client: Food Service Company
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Thank you to Tina at Drake International. She was helpful and there for me throughout the recruitment process. She is easy to work with. Tina, you are the best, and I appreciate your assistance.

Candidate
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P3 has been a game-changer in our recruitment and people management and retention strategies. Even when the candidate doesn’t think it’s that accurate, time always proves different. I highly recommend this tool! (Drake P3 – Behavioural Assessments)

Client: Co-Founder & CEO | Audio Post-Production & Dubbing Company
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I had an amazing experience at Drake International. The consultant was amazing! She’s professional and was just a phone call away. Thank you, Drake International, for the perfect candidate experience.

Candidate
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The trainee felt incredibly empowered and happy after completing the Frontline and Business Etiquette Skills Short Course at DTA. The training equipped her with valuable skills and knowledge that she's eager to apply in her role.

We appreciate your support and look forward to partnering on more courses in the future to continue developing our team's capabilities. (Drake Training Academy)

Client: Dynamic Operations Manager | Abrasives Supplier
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I felt that I received VIP treatment while applying for the position. I’m grateful for the time and effort the consultant put in from the first interview.

Candidate
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Our POPIA training with the DTA was exceptional! Shanray was patient and professional, effortlessly managing numerous changes throughout the process.

We appreciated the effort, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality service provided. We will use the DTA again and highly recommend them.

Shanray's smooth implementation and virtual meetings were particularly valuable - she is truly a gem! (Drake Training Academy)

Client: Executive Assistant to MD | Social Development Enterprise
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I appreciate all your hard work; I can confirm that I have successfully signed a permanent contract. Your support has been greatly appreciated, thank you!

Candidate

Who is Drake?

Members of the Drake International Group of Companies are innovators in the field of Talent Management, Profit Improvement, Permanent and Flexible staffing and Technology Solutions designed to improve the productivity and performance of your human capital.

Established in Winnipeg in 1951, Drake operates in 12 countries* around the world.

In South Africa, Drake operates from 5 branch locations including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, East London and Gqeberha.

We are proud to be a Level 3 B-BBEE Contributor, and are Full Members of APSO.
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You’ve heard it stated that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points.

Consider this concept as you address HR issues in your business with the ultimate goal of improving your bottom line. At Drake, we believe in partnering with our clients in providing customised solutions to solve specific business issues.

Our operating philosophy is based on the principle that organisations achieve the highest level of performance when they are staffed with the right people, working with the right skills, knowledge, and behaviours, using the best processes and technology-driven solutions, over an extended period of time.

Between 30% and 70% of your company's costs are direct labour costs. Given that you're making such a significant investment in your human capital, are you taking the right steps to increase the return you're getting on that investment?

How do you get the highest possible ROI on your human capital? Experience shows us that this is the secret formula for success.

PI + PI = PI ™

Productivity Improvement + Performance Improvement = Profit Improvement

In order to address your profit problem, it's helpful to first step back and view your organisation as a whole with an HR audit, then drill down into the key processes that are responsible for the output of your human capital.

Consider these three Human Capital processes:

  • The Acquisition process - identifying the individuals with the right combination of skills, knowledge, ability and FIT to become top performers in your organisation.
  • The Development process - the manner in which you onboard, train, performance manage, coach, mentor, etc. in order to drive engagement and the desired output.
  • The Management process - whereby you direct the day-to-day output of your employees to improve their productivity and performance results that will positively impact your business.

Even small improvements across each phase of the processes will have a compounding effect or exponential impact on your company's bottom line. To assist you, we have created a robust suite of Talent Management Solutions and Technologies that will do just that. We can handle all or part of your HR needs - driving organisational effectiveness and business improvement.

The Drake portfolio of solutions include:

  • Permanent, Flexible and Specialty Recruitment
  • Psychometric, Behavioral and Skill Assessments
  • Employee Engagement Surveys
  • Workforce Analytics
  • Outplacement
  • The Drake Training Academy
  • HR Advisor
  • HR Documents and Templates

Our Goal - is your revenue growth and profit improvement.

Our Measure of Success - is how much we contribute to delivering measurable results on a variety
of human capital measurements such as:

  • Lowering your cost of hiring
  • Improving levels of employee engagement
  • Reducing staff turnover rates
  • Increasing levels of employee satisfaction
  • Productivity improvement to do more with less
  • Performance improvement to create a sustained competitive advantage

It’s all about People - Performance - Profit

R. W. Pollock, Chairman

Drake International

"Your Profit Improvement Company"


* Canada, U.S.A., U.K., South Africa, Australia, N.Z., Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, and Poland (for technology development only).

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