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Direct Effective

  • STAFFING ​​SOLUTIONS ​​​​​​​

    We offer a wide range of consulting services to small businesses with the necessary tools and expertise to help grow your staff complement.

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Direct Effect Staffing Solutions

With more than two decades of experience, we offer a wide range of outsourced support services to assist businesses with the process of finding, evaluating, placing and managing employees. We work with both the professional and industrial sectors throughout South Africa:  in Gauteng, North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, Western Cape and Limpopo.                                


Whether you are looking for a job or looking for the right person to fill a job in your company, our job is looking out for your needs with our complete human resource structure.
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For job candidates

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
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For employers

OUTSOURCED STAFFING SOLUTION
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Outsourced staffing services:

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Recruitment & placement

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Fund administration

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Statutory registrations

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Payroll administration

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Labour Legislation

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More about our services

Our clients

Frequently Asked Questions

Employers
What regions do you serve?

We provide outsourced staffing solutions across South Africa, including Gauteng, North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, Western Cape, and Limpopo. 

Which industries do you support?

We cater to a wide array of sectors such as pharmaceuticals and healthcare, transport and logistics, finance and banking, mining, IT and communications, agriculture and agro-processing, fashion and beauty, automotive, and real estate.

What services do you offer businesses?

We offer comprehensive services, including:

  • Recruitment and placement (contract, temporary, permanent)

  • Payroll administration (timesheets, payslips, EMP returns, SARS compliance)

  • Fund administration (retirement, medical aid, funeral cover)

  • Labour legislation and compliance under key South African laws

  • Statutory registrations (e.g., PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT, WCA/RMA)

How does your recruitment process work?

Our process includes:

  • Advertising your vacancies

  • Screening, interviews, and competency tests

  • Background checks (criminal, qualifications, references)

  • Providing a vetted shortlist quickly

  • Managing all HR-related requirements thereafter 

What are the benefits of outsourcing staffing to me?

Outsourcing with Direct Effect means you can:

  • Reduce staffing-related risks and ensure labour compliance

  • Improve profitability by saving on placement costs

  • Free up time to focus on your core business

  • Provide continuity with scalable staffing pools

  • Build stronger, more efficient teams

  • Rely on industry expertise with legal and HR knowledge

Job Seekers
What job positions are available?

We source positions across multiple categories:

  • Office / Business: IT specialists, payroll administrators, credit/debit controllers, receptionists, data capturers

  • Artisan: Electricians, riggers, fitters, boilermakers

  • Mining: Developers, stope workers, stagehands, supervisors, welders, trainers, assemblers

  • Operators: Drill rig, UV, loader, HD, and loco operators 

How do I apply for a job?

You can submit your CV via the “Jobs” page or apply directly for the listed vacancies. If you don’t see a suitable one, don’t worry—just send your CV and “We’ll make it happen!”

Will I receive support after placement?

Yes! Throughout your placement—whether permanent or temporary—we remain available to address any queries or issues that arise. 

About Direct Effect
Who is Direct Effect Outsourced Staffing Solutions?

Direct Effective Outsourced Staffing Solutions (formerly Direct Effective Labour Solutions) is, as the name implies, an outsourced staffing service that assists businesses with the process of finding, evaluating, placing, and managing employees.

How can I get in touch?

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