FAQ
Questions companies ask us.
Short answers to what comes up most. For anything else, get in touch.
The basics
What does JiveTalent do?
We recruit remote professionals for companies and, depending on how you hire, handle their contract, pay and HR too. You direct their work.
Is JiveTalent a job board or marketplace?
No. You don't browse profiles or post jobs. We run the search for you, and the people you hire work on your business as members of your team.
Can you deliver a whole project?
Yes. Managed Project Delivery scopes the project, staffs it, delivers it and can maintain it afterward.
Finding and checking candidates
How do you screen candidates?
We look at a wide pool for each role and put forward only the few who match your brief. Their tests are built from the brief too, so they reflect your actual work.
Do you run background checks?
Yes. Background and reference checks are run for every role.
Who chooses the person?
You do. You interview the shortlist and make the final decision.
How long does a search take?
First candidates typically reach you within a few days. Filling the role usually takes one to three weeks, with more time for senior and specialist searches.
Where is your talent based?
South Africa is where we look first. Depending on your budget, timing and the candidate you need, we also hire from many other countries. See Locations.
Can you recruit for a role that isn't on your site?
Usually, yes. The role pages cover what companies ask for most, and we recruit beyond them.
Ways to hire
What are the ways to hire?
Six: Managed Service, Direct Hire, Employer of Record, Contract Staffing, RPO and Executive Search. The comparison page shows them side by side.
Which one should I pick?
That's your call, and there's no wrong starting point. We explain how each would work for your role, then you decide.
Can I change later?
Talk to us when your needs shift, and we'll explain what moving to a different way of hiring would involve.
Day to day
What hours will they work?
The schedule and the overlap with your time zone are agreed before the search starts.
Can someone cover evenings or weekends?
Yes, as a full-time role built around those hours.
Do you have multilingual talent?
Yes. Let us know which languages you need.
Who owns the code our developer writes?
You own the code your developer writes, whichever way you hire.
What's the client app?
The app that comes with Managed Service, Employer of Record and Contract Staffing. It shows accurately tracked time, timesheets for approval, weekly and monthly reports, and invoices.
Pricing
Why don't you publish prices?
Because the answer changes with the role, its seniority and how you hire. Book a call and we'll give you a quote that fits.
For professionals
How do I apply?
Through the application form. Share your experience and the kind of work you want next.
Still have a question?
We're happy to answer it for your own situation.