About Us

RecruitUp Global is a recruitment firm with a presence in both Australia and New Zealand, specialising in helping trade and agricultural businesses fill hard to full roles with skilled south African candidates. We offer a broad network and tailored recruitment solutions to meet your business needs. Our extensive pool of carefully screened candidates are available for permanent employment, each having undergone a thorough interview process, skill testing, and reference checks to ensure quality and reliability.

Meet the Team

Sam Van Jaarsveld

Head of Finance & Strategy
Agricultural and Trade Recruitment Australia
Sam is based in Perth and brings both South African resilience and Australian business expertise to RecruitUpGlobal. With a background in Building & Construction, and Agricultural Management his role focuses onbuilding trusted relationships with employers across Australia and beyond, helping them access high-quality international talent. Sam bridges the gap between candidate and employer needs, ensuring recruitment is strategic, compliant, and impactful.

Genine Raats

Head of Operations & Partnerships
Agricultural and Trade Recruitment Australia
Genine is based in Sydney and drives business growth, develops employer partnerships, and oversees operations across Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. Genine has built her career around helping people take the next big step in their lives. Originally from South Africa, and a background in Recruitment, Leadership, Business Development, Psychology and Customer Service, she understands the importance of clear communication, trust, and care throughout the Hiring process.

Noeline van der Rijst

Admin & Compliance Manager
Noeline is based in South Africa and manages Compliance, Labour Market Testing, and Candidate documentation to ensure everything meets international relocation requirements. She liaises with migration agents and conducts reference checks, making sure every candidate file is complete and accurate. With her background in the IT sector and Asset Management, and more recently Recruitment she brings detail oriented, and strict compliance regulation to ensure quality and compliance is upheld throughout the business

Yolande Janse van Rensburg

Candidate Services Manager
Yolande is an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive recruitment experience and a strong passion for connecting skilled people with life-changing opportunities. She has built a reputation for sourcing high-quality talent, building strong relationships, and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates.
Known for her proactive approach, strong people skills, and commitment to delivering results, Yolande thrives in fast-paced recruitment environments and takes pride in identifying the right talent for the right opportunities. She genuinely loves what she does and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives through the work she does every day.

Gerty Kolbe

Candidate Services Support
Gerty is based in South Africa and supports our Candidate Services team with resume creation, candidate onboarding, and day-to-day coordination. Drawing on extensive experience in real estate, she brings sharp attention to detail, clear communication, and genuine customer care. Her calm, organised style helps employers get clean files, faster turnarounds, and a smoother experience from first contact to start date.

About Us

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Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver recruitment solutions across Australia and New Zealand, with a strong focus on client satisfaction. We take pride in listening to our clients and providing customised human resource solutions that align with their unique needs. We aim to be the trusted solution when local hiring is not enough.

Our Story

Born from the desire to make global career opportunities accessible to South Africans, RecruitUp Global was founded by a team of recruiters and trade and agricultural industry experts dedicated to bridging the gap between South African talent and employers in Australia and New Zealand.
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Our Goal

Our aim is to build lasting relationships with the businesses we partner with. We strive to be integral part of your growth, helping to streamline operations by recruiting the right personnel to drive your success.

Why Choose Us?

With a proven track record and strong partnerships with leading Australian employers, RecruitUp Global connects exceptional South African talent with the right opportunities abroad. Working alongside a carefully selected panel of MARA-registered immigration agents who possess deep expertise in visa processes, we ensure a seamless experience for both candidates and employers from recruitment to relocation.
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