About wePlace

wePlace was started by two partners with one vision: we believe that we can add value to clients and candidates with a unique offering based on our diverse backgrounds and over 30 years of combined experience in the different industries that we represent and operate within. This sets us apart from any other recruitment agency, because we can find and identify the best talent as our team is from the industries we operate in. We have in-depth knowledge of the true requirements for the specific roles that we are entrusted to fill.

wePlace is a privately-owned company and we pride ourselves on a personalised service to our clients. We do this by providing an efficient, professional and caring service to our clients.

wePlace is a B-BBEE level 4 contributor with a procurement recognition of 100%.

DIRECTORS

wePlace with its diverse team, will continuously be looking at new and innovative solutions to all your placement needs.

Johann Cochrane

johann.cochrane@weplace.co.za

Johann has a qualification in finance and over five years in Auditing and ten years in Banking. He has spent five years in the Group Finance space and five years in the Capital Management team within Group Treasury of a tier one South African bank. His fifteen years’ experience in the fields that wePlace candidates, means that Johann has in depth knowledge of the attributes and technical skills required from a candidate to fulfil the needs and expectations of roles in the Finance and Banking space.

Wolf Cochrane

wolf.cochrane@weplace.co.za

Wolf holds a B.Sc. in Information Technology, B.Sc. Honours in Biochemistry, M.Sc. in Bioinformatics and is also a CFA charter holder. Wolf has been consulting at the major banks in South Africa since 2007 and has managed numerous teams and Information Technology projects during this period. Wolf’s unique background and management of large teams proves to be invaluable in identifying the people with the right skills and aptitude for the roles which wePlace.

wePlace Philosophy

At wePlace, our philosophy goes beyond mere recruitment. We strive not only to find and place the best candidates for our clients but also to assist candidates in realising their career expectations and aspirations. Our commitment extends to identifying employment opportunities that align with a candidate’s profile, ensuring the best possible fit in terms of position and progression potential. We take pride in nurturing relationships with our candidates and clients, surpassing the typical supplier-client dynamic and fostering lasting connections.

wePlace Mission

wePlace is continuously striving to identify the best candidates in the market with the appropriate skills to place with our clients. wePlace will go above and beyond to find these candidates and will look for them as far and wide as possible. wePlace constantly challenges the norm. We do not accept the status quo and we are continuously looking at innovative ways to make the talent sourcing and recruitment process as efficient and seamless as possible.

wePlace Vision

Our vision at wePlace is to challenge the status quo in the recruitment space and emerge as the all-in-one South African recruiter of choice. By doing so, we aim to redefine industry standards and provide comprehensive recruitment solutions that meet the evolving needs of both clients and candidates.

wePlace Values

Integrity, respect, collaboration, diversity, empowerment, and social responsibility form the core values of wePlace. Upholding these values, we treat each client, candidate, and employee with the attention, care, and respect they deserve. As a proud member of APSO (Federation of African Professional Staffing Organisations), wePlace is committed to upholding the highest standards in recruitment.