Outplacement Support Services in South Africa

Recruitment Agency Offering Outplacement Services in South Africa

Compassionate Career Transition Support for Your Workforce

At RPO Recruitment, we provide structured, personalised outplacement services to help employees navigate job transitions with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re managing retrenchments, departmental restructures, or workforce reduction, our expert team offers the career support your outgoing employees need — while protecting your brand and supporting compliance.

We deliver both in-person and virtual outplacement services across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, East London, and throughout South Africa.

What Is Outplacement?

Outplacement is a professional support service that helps retrenched or redundant employees transition into new employment. Through career coaching, job market readiness, and access to real opportunities, we empower people to move forward — prepared, confident, and supported.

Why Choose Outplacement from RPO Recruitment?

• Preserve your employer reputation during sensitive transitions
• Reduce legal, compliance, and reputational risks
• Show commitment to your employees — even when they’re exiting
• Help retrenched staff find new roles faster
• Boost morale and trust among your remaining workforce

What’s Included in Our Outplacement Program

Personalised Career Coaching

• One-on-one sessions to support career direction
• Guidance on navigating transitions and setting realistic goals
• Confidence and emotional support through change

Professional CV & LinkedIn Development

• CVs rewritten to reflect current market demands
• LinkedIn profile optimisation for visibility and relevance
• Tailored cover letters for new roles or industries

Job Search Strategy & Market Positioning

• Insights into current hiring trends and employer needs
• Support navigating job portals, networks, and recruiters
• Industry-switch guidance and career repositioning

Interview Preparation & Confidence Building

• Mock interviews and tailored coaching
• Strategies for responding to difficult questions
• Tips for virtual and in-person interviews

Direct Access to Open Opportunities

• Fast-tracked referrals via our national recruitment network
• Real-time updates on available roles in relevant sectors
• Help matching employee profiles to current vacancies

Resilience and Mindset Support

• Mental and emotional resilience coaching
• Tools to manage uncertainty and career shifts
• Access to wellness resources where needed

Group Coaching and Workshops (Optional)

• Group sessions for teams facing retrenchment
• Live or virtual workshops on CVs, interview skills, job search strategy
• Scalable for larger transitions or restructuring events

Who’s Hiring Right Now?

We maintain ongoing insight into hiring trends across key industries in South Africa. Many sectors are actively hiring professionals with transferable skills, such as:

• IT & Tech – Support staff, developers, analysts, project teams
• Finance & Accounting – Bookkeepers, clerks, payroll, credit controllers
• Customer Service & BPO – Call centre agents, sales reps, team leads
• Engineering & Manufacturing – Technicians, artisans, quality inspectors
• Retail & Logistics – Inventory staff, drivers, warehouse personnel
• Construction & Infrastructure – Surveyors, foremen, supervisors
• Healthcare & Education – Non-clinical roles, administrators, tutors

We help your employees realign their skills with what’s in demand — fast.

Nationwide Reach with Virtual and On-Site Support

RPO Recruitment delivers outplacement services across South Africa, including:

• Gauteng: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Midrand
• Western Cape: Cape Town, Paarl, Stellenbosch
• KwaZulu-Natal: Durban, Umhlanga, PMB
• Eastern Cape: Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), East London
• Free State: Bloemfontein
• Limpopo, North West, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape: Via remote programs

We also support fully remote teams with virtual workshops, coaching, and job placement assistance.

Industries We Support

Our outplacement expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including:

• Technology & IT
• Finance, Banking & Insurance
• Engineering, Construction & Manufacturing
• Mining & Resources
• Logistics, Warehousing & Supply Chain
• Contact Centres & Customer Service
• Healthcare, Legal & Education

Whether it’s a single retrenched employee or a full department, we provide a structured, compassionate exit plan that supports individuals and strengthens your organisation’s integrity.

Ethical Offboarding with RPO Recruitment

We help South African businesses manage workforce exits with empathy and professionalism. Our approach supports affected employees while preserving internal morale, protecting your brand, and mitigating risk.

Let’s Discuss Your Outplacement Needs

📩 Email: clients@rporecruitment.us

📍 Supporting companies across South Africa with flexible, on-site or virtual outplacement solutions.

RPO Recruitment – Structured Career Transitions That Support Your People and Protect Your Brand