Barnes Recruitment is part of the growing stable of Barnes International group of companies. Barnes International also owns www.cheaptrade.co.za, an online shopping mall and www.capetravelbug.com, a leading online travel agency.

Michael Barnes, Founder and CEO of Barnes International, has vast international employment experience having worked in 9 different countries spanning 18 years. Michael worked in the Hospitality industry as Director of Sales & marketing for large and small international hotel groups. Having worked in Portugal, Spain, Australia, Bali, USA (on a cruiseship), Mexico, Tanzania, Bahrain and South Africa, I have seen and experienced a vast number of candidates come and go from all countries, cultures, religions and economic backgrounds. I have seen promising candidates arrive with no idea of what it means to work in other cultures, under very different governments and within multi-cultural environments. Many times I found that this was the first time they have ventured beyond their own countries.

I have also, though sadly, seen candidates leave because they simply arrived unprepared for the tasks ahead. I admit, it is very difficult to prepare an eighteen year old, for what is to come but some degree of preparedness is certainly needed, if not just a handbook.

Through my travels abroad I have had the pleasure to meet lots of wonderful people with most constantly asking me to seek candidates back home in South Africa. From cruise ships to hotels to oil & petrochemical companies.

Barnes Recruitment was borne out of these requests. The ideals that I gathered during my travels are the very same ideals and desires I have for every candidate we place. A through understanding of the brief, professional selection, sufficient and honest preparation are the values that Barnes Recruitment offers to all it propective candidates.

International work experience is a fantastic and life changing experience - something, I believe, every young person should experience. If you have the opportunity, grab it with both hands. Happy travels !!

Our commitment
• We believe in treating our clients and candidates with respect and openness in all our professional business relationships. We listen to their needs, concerns and aspirations and represent their individual and unique interests to the best of our understanding.
• We communicate with our clients and candidates professionally and respond to them in a timely manner.
• We strive to create long-term relationships with our clients and candidates that, over time, can evolve into partnerships of mutual trust. We realize that it takes time to earn trust and we are committed to investing the required time and energy to gain that respect.
• We take responsibility for our actions and abide by our commitment to contribute to the success of our clients and candidates.
• Integrity is a key component of our practice and we continually strive for the highest standards of honesty and business ethics.
• Ultimately, our success is determined by our ability to assist our clients in hiring only the very best candidates and candidates in obtaining the best possible career opportunities.
• Through long-term partnerships with our clients and candidates, we build synergy that results in win-win solutions for everyone concerned.