With a high calibre of entries, together with detailed testimonials, awards were given for the valuable role these industries play in ensuring the success and development of organisations, which in turn helps to further develop the South African economy.
Joseph Kganakga, Saatchi & Saatchi Recruitment Agency MD, was awarded the AMARA Publishers Awards for his outstanding contribution to the recruitment industry for almost 40 years. Kganakga was commended for the innovation and excellence he brought to the sector.
| Category | Winner | First runner-up | Second runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Director in private sector | Siphiwe Sibanda (SAP South Africa) | Elias Monage (The Kelly Group) | Barney Delport (Nationwide Security Holdings (PTY) LTD - SMADA Group) |
| HR Director in public sector | Leonard Mavuso (South African National Parks) | Eugene Southgate (Department of the Premier) | Leon van Tonder (Johannesburg Water) |
| Recruitment Officer of the Year in private sector | Roxanne Dallas (Hire Resolve) | Heather Wood | |
| (PAG) | Ahmed Ashruf | ||
| (Schneider Electric) | |||
| Recruitment Officer of the Year in public sector | Tebogo Legote (National Treasury) | Prudence Sikhakhane (Department of Health) | Lawrence Maselesele (Limpopo Department of Health) |
| Recruitment Advertising Agency of the year | Human Communications | Ayanda Mbanga Communications | Strategy Recruitment Marketing |
| Recruitment Solutions Agency of the year | Tricruit Recruiment Specialists | PAG | Bokamoso Direct Talent Sourcing |
| Most Creative Recruitment Advertising in private sector | The Working Earth | Adcorp Talent Resourcing | Human Communications |
| Most Creative Recruitment Advertising in public sector | JobVest | Adcorp Talent Resourcing | The Working Earth |
| Publishers Award | Joseph Kganakga, Saatchi & Saatchi Recruitment Agency MD |
A panel of experienced judges, who included Ian Mann (MD of Gateway Business Consultants), Johanna McDowell (MD of the Independent Agency Search and Selection Company -IAS), Mawethu Cawe (Avusa group executive HR and transformation) and Alan Hosking (executive editor: HR Future), chose the winners.
