Risk=aversee clients demand written contracts

While employment options in the country remain under pressure in the current economic environment, Gauteng offers a variety of opportunities to both employers and potential employees, says Kim Botti, director at recruitment specialist Lee Botti and Associates. “We see many individuals making the move to Gauteng for career prospects,” she said. “And although there is a shortage of skills, our clients are continually looking at expanding their talent pool to develop their businesses – and they look to us to attract and provide such talent.” With many businesses and large international organisations headquartered in Gauteng, it seems reasonable that people believe their chances of being employed are higher in the province than elsewhere, she said. Clients are, however, extremely risk-averse, says Botti. “Written contracts, Service Level Agreements and the like, have become a regular requirement of doing business. “This is however not just isolated to Gauteng but is applicable to the nation as a whole,” she said. INSERT & CAPTION Service Level Agreements and the like have become a regular requirement of doing business. – Kim Botti