our story

Born from our expertise in management accounting and legal practice, HireJustNow was founded in response to a surge in UK companies offshoring teams to South Africa during COVID-19. After assisting multiple clients with the complexities of setting up local entities, we recognised a game-changing opportunity.

In November 2022, driven by co-founder Francois’ vision to help 100,000 South Africans secure international employment—and equipped with the in-house expertise to run an Employer of Record (EOR) service—we launched as a South Africa-exclusive EOR provider.

Making an impact

Our proudest achievement? Creating real economic impact through international employment. With 150 employees across 35 clients, we’re facilitating approximately R8 million in monthly wages flowing into South Africa—new money that strengthens our economy. Beyond the numbers, we’re opening doors for diverse talent, including enabling flexible work arrangements for single parents who can’t commute daily. This isn’t just about processing payroll; it’s about creating opportunities that our local economy hasn’t been able to generate.

the lekker connection

When we first saw The Lekker Network on LinkedIn, we were instantly drawn to its global focus and diverse community. As a business helping South African talent with international opportunities, we saw perfect alignment. We’re excited about networking with South Africans abroad who can help open doors, particularly in key markets like the US, UK and Europe. More than that, we’re eager to learn from founders who’ve walked this path before us.

Carel Strydom
Carel Strydom
Co-founder and Director

Location

Cape Town

South African impact vision

Our bold vision is to establish South Africa as a premier global offshore talent destination. We’re not just talking about call centre roles—we’re showcasing South African capability from support positions right through to CFO roles. Through the Lekker Network, we aim to help position South Africa as a top contender alongside traditional outsourcing destinations, offering not just talent but a high-quality lifestyle that attracts international companies.

Fun Facts

Office tradition: Sushi and whiskey celebrations for every big client win.

Company motto: “Just be lekker”.

Work culture: Healthy work-life balance with trust-based flexible arrangements.

“What’s amazing is that many companies that are hesitant about using South Africa as their talent base find that once they’ve dipped their toes into it, they immediately absolutely love it.”

Carel Strydom

Co-founder and Director

Our Services

Employer of Record Services

Complete HR solutions for international companies.

Payroll Management

Handling international payments and local compliance.

Legal Support

Full labour law services and compliance management.

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Hire, onboard and manage your South African remote staff with our all in one employer of record solution. Start saving up to 50% on costs by hiring in South Africa while we handle all the tax, compliance and payroll for you.

our vision & values

Guided by our principles of being relaxed, fun, and intelligent, we pride ourselves on agility and adaptability.

Our superpower? Quick turnaround times and the ability to customise solutions for each client’s unique needs while maintaining an unwavering commitment to legal compliance and service excellence.

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