wePlace

wePlace is a South African specialist recruiter founded by two partners with a shared vision to add value to clients and candidates through a unique offering based on diverse backgrounds and over 30 years of combined experience across different industries. What sets wePlace apart from other recruitment agencies is that the team comes from the industries they operate in, giving them in-depth knowledge of true requirements for specific roles they are entrusted to fill. The company is privately owned and prides itself on personalised service delivered through efficient, professional and caring engagement with clients.

Director Johann Cochrane holds a finance qualification and brings fifteen years' experience in auditing and banking, including five years in group finance and five years in capital management within group treasury of a tier one South African bank, giving him in-depth knowledge of attributes and technical skills required for finance and banking roles. Director Wolf Cochrane holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science Honours in Biochemistry, Master of Science in Bioinformatics and is a CFA charter holder. Wolf has consulted at major South African banks since 2007 and managed numerous teams and information technology projects, with this unique background proving invaluable in identifying people with right skills and aptitude.

wePlace's philosophy extends beyond mere recruitment to assisting candidates in realising career expectations and aspirations by identifying opportunities aligned with candidate profiles. The company nurtures lasting relationships with both candidates and clients, surpassing typical supplier-client dynamics. wePlace is a B-BBEE level 4 contributor with 100% procurement recognition and is a proud member of APSO (Federation of African Professional Staffing Organisations).