Founder / CEO /  Motivational Speaker / Business Coach / Author

Cindy is the founder and CEO of Pro Talent. Cindy has a Social Science degree and she is a qualified business coach and a well-known business personality. Cindy has a heart for the poor and she is also the founder and chairperson of the Robin Hood Foundation, an NPO that runs many charitable projects.

Cindy has won many awards for business excellence as well as her contribution to the community. Cindy was awarded the Small Business Marketer of the Year award by The Marketing Federation of South Africa in 2003 and in the same year, she was nominated as one of the 29 Awesome Women of the Year by Cosmopolitan magazine. Cindy was also named the Regional Winner of the BWA Entrepreneur of the Year competition in 2003. In 2004, Cindy was awarded the title of Sanlam’s Business Owner of the Year for May, in conjunction with SABC’s 3 Talk. In 2008, Cindy was given a Paul Harris award by Westville Rotary for her work in helping the poor. In 2013, Cindy was awarded the CEO Communications Most Influential Women in Business and Government award for the services category.

In July 2015, Cindy was voted as the Lead SA Sunday Tribune Local Hero for KZN”.

Cindy is an accomplished motivational speaker and she has a selection of 20 motivational and inspiring talks that she does for conferences, business meetings and womens’ groups.

Cindy is an author of an inspirational business book, titled “How to be Unstoppable and Achieve more in Business and Life”, which was launched in March 2014. In November 2021, Cindy launched her second book, “How does she do it?

For more information about Cindy please visit www.cindynorcott.co.za

Recruitment Manager

Rose is the recruitment manager and has more than 12 years experience in HR and recruitment and she has worked in the FMCG, Clothing, Manufacturing, and Retail industries. Rose has a B Comm degree majoring in HR management and Marketing management.

Rose has a passion for recruitment and enjoys the satisfaction of finding the perfect placement for her clients, understanding that the right people are an asset to a business.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (IT, BPO & Engineering)

Adrian Pillay is an IT recruiter at Pro Talent. Adrian has a Diploma in Higher Education and he has worked as a Teacher, Data Systems Analyst, IT Sales Executive, and a Recruiter, both in London and in South Africa. Adrian has a strong understanding of the IT industry and the skills required for these roles.

“I’ve heard it said that good people build good businesses. Being in recruitment gives me the opportunity to inspire people to aim higher and achieve more – and through that, help our clients achieve their business goals as well. It’s awesome to watch both sides flourish and incredible to know that I had a small part to play in the success of our valued candidates and clients alike.”

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Medical)

Tracey Hudson is a seasoned recruiter with a wealth of experience in the recruitment of medical staff. Tracey has been involved in medical recruitment, project management and HR management in the Private and Public Health sector for more than 20 years. Tracey has an Honours Degree in Geography as well as a degree in Public Health Administration.

Tracey has a passion for placing staff in the medical field, understanding how vital these resources are to the health care of millions of South Africans.

“I love building relationships with my candidates and following their career progression. Equally, I enjoy seeing my clients meeting their goals by having the right people on board. My job is all about finding the right people and connecting them with each other and about caring deeply for each party”.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Insurance)

Marizaan has a Cum Laude BCom Marketing & Business Management degree as well as her RE5. She is passionate about recruitment and changing lives. Marizaan specializes in Financial Services.

“I love working for a dynamic company like Pro Talent and being mentored by such an incredible and powerful CEO. My job allows me to change people’s life. There is nothing more satisfying than getting that appreciation message from candidates and clients.”

Payroll Administrator

Pat has been working at Pro Talent since 1998 and she is our payroll administrator. With her calm approach and her attention to detail, Pat is a valuable member of the team.

“The reason I love working at Pro Talent is that we have such a warm caring environment where everyone helps each other, enabling each other to provide a great service to our clients and candidates”.

Book-keeper

B Com degree and more than 10 years’ experience in admin, accounts and customer services.

Reference Specialist & Administrator

Gail brings a wealth of experience to our team as our branch administrator. Gail has more than 20 years of experience as an HR manager in the manufacturing sector. Gail also has more than 15 years’ experience as a technical recruiter.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Marketing & Executive)

Tess has a recruitment and hospitality background. She obtained a National Diploma in HR Management and Training and has coaching, training, and mentoring experience. Tess previously worked as a Key Accounts Manager for a recruitment agency for over 12 years, as a generalist recruiter, and managed the Short-Term Solutions Division. She left recruitment to travel abroad and coach Business English online to foreign students. Tess has joined the team as a generalist and HR Recruiter.

“I have a passion for people and love to see candidates grow and develop and to help them achieve their career goals. I look forward to assisting candidates and liaising with clients. “

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Engineering, Supply Chain & Sales)

Angela has more than 5 years’ experience in the Insurance industry and more than 7 years’ experience in the recruitment industry, having run her own recruitment agency, too. Angela has her NQF4 and RE5 in Insurance. Angela has more than 10 years’ experience in sales and management.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Finance, Technical and General)

Kendall has a B Tech HR Management and she has worked in the field of BBBEE verification for 7 years and has been in the recruitment and human resources industry for 3 years.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (General)

Tammy has a Higher Certificate in Business Management and is currently studying towards an HR qualification. She has more than 5 years’ experience in recruitment and has also previously worked as an Executive Assistant to a CEO, however, her passion lies with people and she thoroughly enjoys recruiting in areas such as HR and Finance.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Insurance and Generalist)

Nicola comes with over 8 years of experience in Recruitment, specifically in the insurance and Sales industry. She has a deep passion for connecting exceptional individuals with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. She loves working with people and interacting with her clients and candidates, her enthusiasm is contagious, and she always ensures she leaves people with a smile on their face!

“I am very excited to be a part of such an incredible team at Pro Talent. What I love most about Pro Talent is that we are a team, lead by incredible and inspirational Leaders who share the same passion! Whether you are a candidate or a client, you don’t only work with one Recruiter, you have a whole team of Recruiters, and that is Powerful!”