Hear from DAV people

I will never forget what the Ntobela girls said at one of our Thursday morning meetings: "First there was just darkness and then DAV arrived, and our lives have been filled with light ever since." That really touched me, and made me so proud of our company and this initiative.

Lindsay Sher Team Leader - Commercial, Financial & Executive Recruitment

When I started at DAV, I was what you'd call "green". I had no idea what recruitment was and I had no idea who DAV was. All I knew was that I wanted to get out of my previous industry (hospitality) and move into the corporate world and wear a suit to work everyday. By sheer luck, I happened to see an ad by DAV geared towards recruiting staff from within the restaurant industry. I remember reading the ad and feeling like it was written just for me. Fortunately, I was hired by DAV and looking back over the last 7 years I still have to pinch myself everyday that I got so lucky finding this role at this company. What has made the DAV experience so enriching is that no day is the same, you are stretched to the limit each and every day and I get to run "my own business" within the larger infrastructure of a bigger business. The learning and growth potential is extreme.

The DAV experience is one in a million and not a day goes by that I am not happy and privileged to come to work. The role is tough and the working environment is fast paced and a rollercoaster ride, but there is nothing like it anywhere in the world. I could write for hours about why I love it here - if I believed in tattoo's, I would get one with DAV on it!

Imke Gevers - Project Coordinator

Every day is full of new surprises: There is always something new happening at DAV. You never know what your day will consist of and that makes it so much more exciting to come to work... new projects, new ideas, new challenges come up every day. The opportunity for growth is enormous and every day - before I know it - I have learnt something new! DAV has given me the opportunity to learn a lot over the last few years, and I can't wait to see what's coming up in the next few weeks, months and years!

What has made the DAV experience so enriching is that no day is the same, you are stretched to the limit each and every day and I get to run "my own business" within the larger infrastructure of a bigger business. The learning and growth potential is extreme.

Sandy Bremner Specialist Consultant - Commercial, Financial and Executive Recruitment

The level of personal and professional growth I've experienced since I started working at DAV has been phenomenal! The teamwork is amazing and the fact that I can work with people that make me laugh and smile everyday is fabulous. From the constant training to the inspirational and uplifting messages or talks we receive and get involved in, life is never dull at DAV and you can be guaranteed that you will never leave the company the way you were when you started and that's a great thing.

Every birthday, special moment or anniversary is celebrated and makes you feel special. Our Xmas parties are out of this world and we have a creative team that are constantly thinking of new and exciting ways to motivate us. One of the reasons I chose to work at DAV was the core values that the company stands for, we are all about professionalism, team work and integrity and that is only part of the reason why I love DAV. We're real people dealing with real situations on a daily basis and the tools that DAV equip you with are state of the art, legendary and out of this world.

Why would you not want to work here?

Christina Ratte Specialist Consultant - Engineering Recruitment

Goosebumps running up and down my spine, my heart filling with gratefulness and pride, I am making a contribution to this beautiful country one conversation and one placement at a time. When I listen to our pledge, I experience an innate sense of belonging to a country with endless possibilities and a magnificent future ahead of it!

Surina Lambert Divisional Executive - Organisational Development

Over the past 10 years I have gone from a junior consultant to managing the training division. But more importantly I have learnt how to be a competent, professional and productive employee that the company and my team members can rely on. Thank you DAV for recognising and developing my potential and talents!

One of the reasons I chose to work at DAV was the core values that the company stands for, we are all about professionalism, team work and integrity and that is only part of the reason why I love DAV. We're real people dealing with real situations on a daily basis and the tools that DAV equip you with are state of the art, legendary and out of this world.

Althea Kotze Recruitment Consultant - Engineering Recruitment

I always wanted to work in a company that would allow me the opportunity to grow and be my helping hand along the way and I was more than willing to start wherever needed. I came into DAV and just wanted more. I set my own goals, and gave myself time to achieve them. I am currently a Recruitment Coordinator to Kathrin Trumpelmann and couldn't have asked for a more suitable, more knowledgeable leader. You know you're working for the right company when you don't mind working!

Working just to have a job and working because you're so passionate and sure about what you're doing makes a huge difference. Kathrin and I have the most amazing candidates with such beautiful hearts and each and every one of them in their own way play a big part in making everything worthwhile. DAV's environment is like nothing I have ever experienced or even been remotely exposed to. One thing that stands out for me is the respect that everyone has for each other.

DAV is serious, we mean business, we aim high, we are and will continue to be the best, we constantly learn new things, we're open, we're all awesome and man can we party!

Heidi Rogers Office Manager / PA to CEO

The energy and vibe here is like a runaway fire - its uncontrollable! I have always wanted to work for a leader who inspires me. Here at DAV I don't only have a leader that inspires, I have an entire staff complement that inspires me. I don't believe there is any other company on this earth that has such a high concentration of highly skilled top professionals, who are still friendly, caring and beautiful human beings. DAV is truly legendary! Our values are simple and basic - they make sense. And what I love about them is that each and every value is my personal value as well.

Tarryn Mathieson Team Leader - Management and Executive Search

When thinking that a third of my day is at work, I have a sense of comfort knowing that DAV is a "home" away from home. Having been here for 6½ years, I have a strong sense of belonging, my team is fantastic, the challenges are endless, the support from our Exec Heads is unwavering, partnering with our clients is liberating, helping candidates find the right career is invaluable - and as Barbara Bruno puts it, "I am a social worker that loves money" well - for me, that sums it up - I LOVE WHAT I DO and DAV provides me with this foundation.

Karin Morgans Team Leader - Information and Communication Technology Recruitment

DAV is an amazing company to work for. There is never a dull moment, life at DAV is a very exciting one... You will challenge yourself to unbelievable heights and beyond any stretch of the imagination. Every skill and talent you have will be identified and grown within this beautiful and remarkable company. It really is tough at the top and to stay on top, so understand that this is a top company where high performance is expected. If you believe you want to grow as a professional person, there is no better place on this planet than DAV.

Having been here for 6½ years, I have a strong sense of belonging, my team is fantastic, the challenges are endless, the support from our Exec Heads is unwavering, partnering with our clients is liberating, helping candidates find the right career is invaluable.

Adéle Heraty, Australia, was with DAV for 7 years

Where I am now is good, but it's not perfect, it's not DAV! I miss the people, the values, the discipline and celebrating each others' success. I was part of a winning team and DAV helped me to become who I am today. The DAV values have become my own personal values over the years and I still live those values every day.
I am still a DAV girl!…

Andrea van Olst, Australia, was with DAV for 5 years

When I was interviewing for the consultant position at DAV I wasn't entirely sure that recruitment was what I wanted, but in one of the interviews a bell rang and I was taken to the boardroom and suddenly there was this group of people dancing and clapping and cheering for their colleague who had just completed a major placement. A light started inside me that day and I'll never forget it. I knew I'd found a place I could feel at home.

Over my 5 years at DAV that light, that spirit has been rekindled over and over again and it didn't take long for me to believe that I could be anything I wanted to be. When you walk through DAV's doors there's a promise there that you can make your life better, that things will be ok!