Skip to content

Where Tech Meets Talent

Human Powered AI Supported

Learn More

OUR STORY

TIRED OF BROKEN HIRING? SO WERE WE!

I started AiR after seeing firsthand how hiring had become slow, biased, and stuck in outdated ways of working.

I knew there was a better way, so I set out to redefine recruitment by combining the precision of AI with the judgement and empathy that only humans bring. The mission has always been to make hiring faster, smarter, and ultimately more human.

From those first scrappy experiments to building tools that genuinely change how companies assess and hire talent, AiR has always had one goal, to keep pushing recruitment forward.

TAP INTO SMART HIRING!

FASTER HIRES. SWEETER INCENTIVES

Why search endlessly when your next unicorn hire is just a referral away? TAP transforms connections into careers.

SHARE JOBS, TRACK REFERRALS IN REAL TIME, AND CASH IN ON REWARDS!

AI recruitment agent

MEET ARIA

Your always-on recruitment agent.

Aria is the AI agent at the heart of AiR. She handles the heavy lifting so your team and our consultants can focus on the high-judgement work: building relationships, calibrating with hiring managers, and getting offers across the line.

  • Sourcing across the open web
  • CV screening at scale
  • Scheduling on autopilot
  • Interview kits + scorecards
  • Reference checks, automated
  • Insights you can act on

HUMAN POWERED, AI SUPPORTED.

SEE HOW ASK ARIA WORKS Opens askaria.co.za

OUR EXPERTISE

Smarter talent acquisition across today's most in-demand sectors.

  • TECH

    • Software Developer
    • Tester
    • CTO
    • Scrum Master
    • Agile Coach
    • Mobile Engineer
  • PRODUCT

    • Product Manager
    • Product Owner
    • UX/UX Designer
    • CPO
    • Digital Marketing
  • DATA & AI

    • Data Engineer
    • Data Scientist
    • Data Analyst
    • Machine Learning
    • AI Engineer
    • NLP Engineer
  • COMMERCIAL

    • CCO
    • Sales Director
    • Sales Exec
    • Business Development
    • Country Manager

OUR MISSION

AiR BLENDS AI AND HUMAN EXPERTISE TO DELIVER QUALITY HIRES EFFICIENTLY, THAT TRULY MATCH YOUR CULTURE.

We go beyond hiring, we’re redefining recruitment to meet today’s evolving challenges.

PROVEN RESULTS

Performance you can trust. Results you can measure.
Talent you can rely on.

  • 200+

    Successful Placements

  • 98%

    Client Satisfaction

  • 50+

    Companies Served

  • 5

    Average Rating

HEAR FROM OUR HAPPY CLIENTS

Discover how we've transformed recruitment experiences for leading companies across industries

Head of Talent Acquisition

Technology

Working with Joe has been an outstanding experience. It genuinely feels like he is part of our internal team; he just gets it. Joe consistently delivers high-quality candidates, operates at a fast pace, and never overcomplicates the process.

He truly focuses on creating value, and his consistency is unmatched.

REACH OUT TO LEARN MORE

Placed by Joe Entwisle

VP of Engineering

Innovation & R&D

In just two months of partnering with Joe, the quality of candidates he has brought in has been exceptional. I've worked with many recruiters in the past, but very few have shown the level of care, passion, and intentionality that Joe brings to the table.

The attention to detail and understanding of our culture is remarkable.

REACH OUT TO LEARN MORE

Placed by Joe Entwisle

Chief People Officer

Scale-up & Growth

Joe has set a new standard for recruitment, and I'm excited to continue our partnership. We couldn't be happier with the results he's provided so far.

The caliber of candidates and speed of delivery exceeded all our expectations.

REACH OUT TO LEARN MORE

Placed by Joe Entwisle

CEO

Agritech

Working with Jenna has been an absolute pleasure, she is a truly exceptional HR partner who always delivers beyond expectations. She works with incredible speed and efficiency, consistently sourcing top talent that is often hard to find, particularly in Africa. Jenna takes the time to deeply understand our needs, ensuring that the candidates she presents are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for our organization.

Her dedication, professionalism, and proactive approach make her a true gem, and her ability to go the extra mile sets her apart as an invaluable resource in our recruitment efforts.

REACH OUT TO LEARN MORE

Placed by Jenna Laurie

Product Manager

Tech

Roxy assisted me with my current placement, she is professional and extremely good at her job, this made it easy for her to understand the opportunities that would best suit my needs. The transition process into the new role felt like a breeze, as she always had my best interests in every step of the process.

For anyone looking for new opportunities, Roxy is your go-to person.

REACH OUT TO LEARN MORE

Placed by Roxy Grey

Software Engineer

Tech

Roxy helped me find a great job with experienced and kind people, she pushed every detail required quickly and effectively as well as going beyond and evaluating my needs by considering and communicating them to my potential employer.

I'm well settled two months later and have definitely made a great move.

REACH OUT TO LEARN MORE

Placed by Roxy Grey

Head of People

Data

I've been working with Megan for most of this year and it's been an absolute joy. She has come to know the business quite well and understands that the roles we are hiring for are not straightforward. I usually have a long list of criteria because our products are so nuanced.

And she delivers every single time. She is excellent with communication, often checking in when I am too busy. I almost don't want to work with any other recruiter because I know Megan just gets it!

REACH OUT TO LEARN MORE

Placed by Megan Richards

Operations Director

Tech

I had the pleasure of working with Lisset on a number of projects. We collaborated in a variety of challenging projects which required a professional who held unique qualities to make these succeed and without a doubt Lisset always delivered.

Her attention to detail, creativity and charming personality always made our time working together productive and light-hearted. Lisset will be an asset to any team and I look forward to working with her in the near future.

REACH OUT TO LEARN MORE

Placed by Lisset Gericke

OUR GLOBAL REACH

Connecting talent and opportunities across the globe.

Cape TownDubaiRiyadhNew YorkMiamiLondon
  • Cape Town
  • Dubai
  • Riyadh
  • New York
  • Miami
  • London

OUR PARTNERS

Trusted collaborations driving innovation and excellence

AIR AGRICULTURE & LOGISTICS

Professional headshot of Jenna Laurie

Jenna Laurie

Senior Talent Consultant

As a 360 recruitment consultant with over 3 years of experience, Jenna specializes in both client delivery and business development across the agriculture and logistics sectors in Africa. She is extremely passionate and loves interacting with these types of candidates and clients. She builds strong and trusted relationships with clients and candidates, assisting companies at scale through expat and local recruitment.

In addition to her core focus, she has also worked extensively in tech recruitment, particularly within Product.

Regions recruited in:

Benin, Ivory Coast, Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Djibouti, Uganda, DRC, Republic of Congo, Mali and Angola.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What roles does AiR Talent Group recruit for?

AiR recruits across four areas. Tech covers software developers, testers, scrum masters, agile coaches and mobile engineers. Product covers product managers, product owners, UX and UI designers and digital marketing. Data and AI covers data engineers, data scientists, data analysts, machine learning engineers, AI engineers and NLP engineers. Commercial covers sales directors, sales executives, business development and country managers.

Which countries does AiR recruit in?

AiR recruits across South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Most current vacancies sit in South Africa, with Cape Town and Johannesburg the largest markets. Open roles by city are listed on the careers pages.

What is Aria?

Aria is AiR's AI recruitment agent. It sources candidates across the open web, screens CVs at scale, handles scheduling, drafts interview kits and scorecards, and automates reference checks. It does not make hiring decisions. An AiR consultant reviews and approves every shortlist before any candidate is approached.

Does a human review what the AI produces?

Yes. Aria produces the shortlist and the supporting material; the consultant decides what happens with it. No candidate is contacted on the strength of an automated screen alone, and every step is recorded in an audit trail.

How does AiR handle POPIA, Employment Equity and B-BBEE when AI is used in screening?

Aria is built to South African requirements rather than retrofitted to them. Candidate data is handled under POPIA, Employment Equity and B-BBEE considerations are part of how shortlists are assembled, and every automated decision leaves an audit trail a client can inspect. Human approval before outreach is a control, not a courtesy.

How is AiR different from a traditional recruitment agency?

A traditional agency runs the search manually and its speed is limited by consultant hours. AiR automates the sourcing, screening and scheduling with Aria, so consultants spend their time on the parts that need judgement: calibrating with hiring managers, building relationships with candidates and closing offers.

What is TAP and how does the referral reward work?

TAP is AiR's referral product. You share a live role, track the referral's progress in real time, and receive a reward when the person you referred is hired. Rewards are set per role and shown on the role itself.

How do I apply for a role?

Every vacancy on the careers pages has an apply form on it. Upload a CV, add your details and submit. Applications go to AiR's applicant tracking system and a consultant reviews them; you do not need an account.

CONNECT WITH US

Looking to transform how you hire? Let’s talk.

Get In Touch

I am a…

Please fill out all required fields correctly to send your message