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Paton
Personnel offers its clients three services:
- Traditional Recruitment
- Executive Search
- Response Handling
Paton
Personnel offers the traditional contingency–based
recruitment service preferably on a limited period,
exclusive basis. Paton Personnel
prides itself on delivering unparalleled results through
the utilization of a combination of its top calibre
staffl, impressive Database, extensive Network and
Market Intelligence. It complements these resources
through constant advertising in several leading industry
publications.
Executive Search
Upon request by a Client, Paton Personnel
undertakes search assignments on a retained
and exclusive, limited period basis. During this process,
Paton Personnel conducts extensive and accurate
research on appropriate industry players. This research
results in a screened shortlist of recommended candidates,
which is presented to the Client. Paton Personnel,
further, comprehensively facilitates closure between
Candidate and Client.
Response Handling
While many Clients prefer to attract Candidates through
the strength of their own brand, they nevertheless
wish to outsource the screening and initial evaluation
of these Candidates. In these instances Paton
Personnel is able to shortlist top Candidates
according to agreed criteria, facilitating the meeting
by the Client of only the most suitable Candidates.
While many Clients prefer to attract Candidates through
the strength of their own brand, they nevertheless
wish to outsource the screening and initial evaluation
of these Candidates. In these instances Paton
Personnel is able to shortlist top
Candidates according to agreed criteria, facilitating
the meeting by the Client of only the most suitable
Candidates.
The approach of Paton Personnel
to the sourcing, screening and placement of Candidates
conforms to two basic principles, namely appropriate
Quality and Accuracy. The salient aspects of the methodology
are as follows:
Paton Personnels
advertising strategy incorporates regular use of a
variety of leading publications. These include:
- Business Day
- Financial Mail
- Sunday Times (Business Times)
- The Workplace
- De Rebus
- Career Junction
Paton Personnel
applies competency-based interviewing methods in the
selection of Candidates.
At least one, preferably two, Paton
Personnel consultants interview each
Candidate. In addition to the competency-based interview,
Candidates are counselled regarding all aspects of
the relevant job specification, as well as a detailed
background of the history and business of the Client,
prior to any interview with a Client. Paton
Personnel verifies pertinent information
contained in the Curricula Vitae of Candidates, including
academic qualifications where necessary, and conducts
credit checks and reference checks with one or more
previous employers.
Once the shortlist of selected Candidates is compiled
by Paton Personnel,
a profile summarizing each selected Candidate’s
core competencies and personal attributes is written
up, and accompanies each of the Curricula Vitae that
are submitted to the Client. The CV format reflects
only information about Candidates pertaining to their
ability to perform in the required position.
Paton Personnel facilitates the interview between
Client and Candidate.
After a successful 1st interview, the balances of
checks are performed, and proof of such checks is
provided upon request.
In the event that the Client requires Psychometric
evaluations, Paton Personnel
facilitates this process. Our supplier uses psychometric
evaluations according to role specialization and the
required skills base. The evaluations are unbiased
in terms of culture, race and gender.
Major Clients
Leading companies, such as the Investec
Group, Rand Merchant Bank, the Standard Bank Group,
JP Morgan, HSBC, Macquarie Bank, Merrill Lynch and
First National Bank form part of the Paton Personnel
client base. We also perform very significant work
for many financial services boutiques.
The Paton Personnel
team believes that the most “qualified”
job specifications lead to optimal recruitment results
for our Clients. We therefore become integrally involved
in assisting the Client to most accurately define
its central requirements relating to job description
and critical surrounding requirements. Paton Consultants
are trained in depth in this process and their technical
skills are most effective here.
Investec Group Limited
Patsy McCue
Position: Ex Director – Human Resources
Tel (011) 286-7435
PEU Investment Group
Peter Malungani
Position: Executive Chairman
Tel: (011) 447-9745
e-mail: peterm@peu.co.za
Standard Bank CIB
Rod Poole
Position: Director HR
Tel (011) 636 3160
e-mail: rod.poole@standardbank.co.za
Macquarie Bank
Charlie Lewis
Position: MD
Tel (011) 666-0360
e-mail: charlie.lewis@macquarie.com
Our Approach
The Paton Personnel
approach to the sourcing, screening and placement
of Candidates conforms to two basic principles, Quality
and Accuracy. The salient aspects of the methodology
are as follows:
- Competency-based interviewing methods are applied
in the selection of Candidates.
- At least one, or preferably two Paton
Personnel Consultants interview each Candidate.
- Prior to any interview with a Client, Candidates
are counselled regarding all aspects of the relevant
job specification and are provided with a detailed
background of the history and business of the Client.
- Pertinent information contained in the Candidates'
Curricula Vitae, including academic qualifications,
is verified and credit checks and reference checks
are conducted with previous employers.
- A short-list of the most appropriate Candidates
is compiled and their Curricula Vitae are submitted
to the Client together with a profile summarizing
each selected Candidate's core competencies and
personal attributes.
- Interviews between Client and Candidates are
facilitated by Paton Personnel.
- After a successful 1st interview, the balance
of checks is performed. Proof of such checks is
provided upon request.
- If a Client requires Psychometric evaluations
to be done, Paton Personnel facilitate
the process through their suppliers. Psychometric
evaluations are performed according to role specialisation
and the required skills base. The evaluations are
unbiased in terms of culture, race and gender.
Our Expertise
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