Two decades. Five thousand partnerships.
SET Consulting is a specialist recruitment and headhunting consultancy serving clients across South Africa and internationally — Level 2 B-BBEE, 51% African female owned, with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Over 20 years of knowing the market.
SET Consulting has spent more than two decades working within the South African recruitment market, building the kind of sector knowledge and professional networks that only come with time.
That experience allows us to do more than simply fill vacancies. We understand where strong talent sits, how different industries move, and which professionals may be open to the right opportunity even when they are not actively looking for a new role.
For our clients, this means access to a broader and more relevant talent market, supported by consultants who understand both the role and the environment in which it exists.
A strong candidate is not simply someone with the correct job title. They need the right level of experience, sector exposure, technical understanding and ability to operate within the organisation itself. This is particularly valuable for specialist, senior and hard-to-fill roles where the strongest candidates may never appear through a standard job advert.
Consistent relationships, not a revolving door.
One of SET Consulting's greatest strengths is the experience within the team itself. Many of the consultants advising clients today have spent years building relationships within the same markets and sectors.
That continuity matters. It means clients work with consultants who have seen industries change, followed careers over time and developed long-standing professional networks. Instead of starting from scratch with every new assignment, they draw on years of market knowledge and established relationships.
Deep market knowledge
Comprehensive industry and functional knowledge built over twenty years, supported by a sophisticated team operating nationwide.
Rigorous screening
Thorough assessment processes combined with in-depth market intelligence produce shortlists of genuinely qualified individuals — not a list of names.
Long-term placements
Meticulous matching that ensures not just a successful placement, but a long-term fit that benefits both client and candidate.
Genuine partnership
We pride ourselves on going beyond traditional recruitment — building lasting relationships through regular dialogue with both clients and candidates.
A genuine Level 2 recruitment partner.
SET Consulting is one of very few specialist recruitment and headhunting consultancies that is a true Level 2 B-BBEE provider.
We are 51% owned by African female Humbulani Ralatisane and 49% owned by Carl Endenburg. We strive for the enhancement of others — our directors plan to invest in young entrepreneurs' business ventures to empower them and the communities around them.
As a business, we endeavour to make an impact not only through B-BBEE ownership but by giving back. Every year we play an active role in donating money, time, and food to children's homes and underprivileged families across Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Ownership Structure
- Annual donations to children's homes in JHB & Cape Town
- Investment in young entrepreneurs' ventures
- Active community engagement programmes
What our partners say.
Feedback from organisations we work with every day.
The team has consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism throughout our engagements. Interactions have been conducted with the utmost courtesy and respect — and the integrity shown during our collaboration has been commendable. Candidates presented for our open positions have been strong, matching our requirements well in terms of experience and skills.
South Bakels has been working with SET Consulting for three years. SET demonstrates a high level of professionalism, expertise and dedication — efficient sourcing and screening, attention to detail, prompt communication, and a proactive approach to challenges. We recommend SET as a preferred outsourcing partner to any organisation seeking committed staffing solutions.
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