Our Success Story

Pioneering Success in Recruitment and Growth In the dynamic world of recruitment and talent acquisition, there are those who simply follow trends, and then there are trailblazers who set the standards. Black Pen, under the leadership of Nora, exemplifies the latter category. Established in the heart of Cape Town, Black Pen has not only grown as a recruitment company but has played a pivotal role in shaping the business landscape in Africa.

Scaling Excellence
Nora Dawud
Nora, CEO of Black Pen Recruitment, leads the industry's premier recruitment partner in the FinTech sector. For over a decade, Black Pen Recruitment has specialised in collaborating with startups, scale-ups, and corporates, distinguishing itself through its expertise in identifying top-tier candidates with a blend of corporate experience and a hands-on startup mindset. Our greatest success story lies in our ability to grow teams in Africa from 50 to 250 employees, a testament to our deep understanding of the talent landscape and our commitment to excellence.
Dominating The Pandemic
Dominating The Pandemic
During the challenges of 2020, Black Pen Recruitment not only persevered but thrived, expanding our presence in both the BPO and FinTech markets. A significant milestone was achieved with the signing of a Silicon Valley-backed FinTech and Cryptocurrency company seeking to bolster their African team. This partnership catapulted Black Pen Recruitment to the forefront of remote employee recruitment across the continent, successfully placing over 150 remote employees in North, South, East, and West Africa. These placements span various departments including Legal, Finance, Engineering, IT, and Human Resources.
Making Headway
Making Headway
Our expertise has further evolved to encompass hiring at the C-level, directorship level, and senior management positions from the USA, Europe, and Africa. Some notable placements include Chief Financial Officers (CFO), Chief Operating Officers (COO), General and Legal Counsel, Directors of Partnerships, Francophone Regional Managers, Heads of Marketing, and many more.
Expanding Our Horizon
Expanding Our Horizon
Black Pen Recruitment has successfully expanded its market reach into key sectors including e-Commerce, Digital Banking, SaaS, Tech, and Travel/Tourism. Our growth strategy has been underpinned by longstanding partnerships with clients that span over a decade. These enduring relationships are a testament to our commitment to high-quality service and exceptional success rates, distinguishing us from other agencies in the field.
Setting The Standard
Setting The Standard
At Black Pen Recruitment, we do not subscribe to the practice of "spamming" clients with CVs that merely meet minimum requirements. Instead, we focus on identifying candidates who not only exceed expectations but also align with the unique culture of our clients. This approach allows us to consistently find the needle in the haystack and deliver exceptional results for our partners.
Industry Giants
Amazon South Africa

In our humble beginnings, Black Pen Recruitment embarked on a journey marked by determination and foresight. We take pride in being the inaugural recruitment partner for Amazon, where we played a pivotal role in placing the Amazon Site Lead for South Africa and establishing their on-the-ground team. Our continued partnership with Amazon is a testament to the trust they place in our services.

 

Our language expertise on the BPO market extends to German, Dutch, French, Italian, Greek, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Arabic, and Portuguese, enabling us to cater to a diverse range of clients and positions within the foreign-language BPO sector. Black Pen Recruitment secured partnerships with industry giants such as Amazon, Rocket Internet, Kuoni Private Safaris, MindPearl, and Groupon, elevating our expertise in the foreign-language BPO market.