About Us
With 22+ years of dedication, passion and commitment in serving both clients and candidates with excellence, HP is well established as one of Africa’s leading recruiters for permanent staff in the hospitality industry. The team has experience in sourcing SA’s top talent from mid-management to executive level for hotels, lodges, restaurants, catering and allied industries.
We consistently maintain our position as South Africa’s market leader in the specialised field of hospitality recruitment, in keeping with our core values of exceptional service levels, integrity and professionalism.
Founder - Jason Olive
“We consistently maintain our position as South Africa’s market leader in the specialised field of hospitality recruitment, in keeping with our core values of exceptional service levels, integrity and professionalism.”
Launched in 1999
Jason launched into the recruitment industry in 1999 with Hospitality Placements, specialising in sourcing and placing talent in the hospitality industry.
International Candidates
Today Jason and his team successfully place candidates from South Africa across Africa, the Middle East and beyond, recruiting for various brands and global companies in the hospitality industry.
Meet The Team
General & Executive Placements
jason@hospitalityplacements.co.za
Landline: JHB +27 11 803 6040
Direct: +27 82 255 5000
Jason Olive
Master recruiter and “The Boss” who started in the recruitment industry 22 years ago.
He loves cycling and running and believes in living a balanced life. His heart is for his family and he loves spending time with his wife and 4 daughters.
His keen eye for the ‘perfect match’ between the needs of clients and requirements for the candidates are his secret weapon. His wealth of knowledge and experience over the years ensure complete professionalism throughout the recruitment process, putting both the clients and candidates’ minds at ease.
Vanessa Olive
The “Office Maestro” who keeps the team motivated. She’s the glue holding the business together.
She enjoys the challenge of a puzzle and has an artistic side that loves to create.
Her excellence in managing everything behind-the-scenes and ability to deliver efficient and effective results ensures that all services offered to our clients and candidates are timeous and are of the highest levels.
Christopher Daniel
B.Sc. Zoo. Ento (Hons.) Senior Consultant for: Bush, Beach, Mountain & Country Lodges (Local & International).
Chris’ amazing track record in general management and game ranger roles within the 5* bush & country lodges throughout SA, as well as executive sales & marketing positions, bodes well for him to oversee all recruitment projects relating to Remote Luxury Hospitality, whether local or over border & beyond.
Shane Helberg
Snr consultant (UAE & North Africa)
Shane is a well-travelled businessman, entrepreneur and financial advisor who has an extensive background in Finance & Executive Sales .
He has worked in Europe and SADC. His portfolio is overseeing all placements throughout UAE and North African regions, where he has a wealth of experience.
send us your CV
Calling all job seekers who are currently placed in high-end, luxury hotels or catering companies or restaurants & allied markets to the Hospitality Industry.