KPR is 51% Black Female Owned and a Level 1 B-BBEE value-adding supplier, accredited by a SANAS accredited BEE verification agency.
KPR is 51% Black Female Owned and a Level 1 B-BBEE value-adding supplier, accredited by a SANAS accredited BEE verification agency.
Established in 1984, Keystone Project Recruitment (KPR) has grown to be a leading provider of technical skills to the Engineering industry. KPR’s industry focus and specialist sector workforce consulting experience, developed over more than four decades, ensures that both clients’ and candidates’ needs are realised through personalised service and successful project execution.
All of our employees subscribe to the industry (APSO) Code of Ethics and Codes of Professional Practice in addition to our KPR Code of Conduct.
Established in 1984, Keystone Project Recruitment (KPR) has grown to be a leading provider of technical skills to the Engineering industry. KPR’s industry focus and specialist sector workforce consulting experience, developed over more than four decades, ensures that both clients’ and candidates’ needs are realised through personalised service and successful project execution.
All of our employees subscribe to the industry (APSO) Code of Ethics and Codes of Professional Practice in addition to our KPR Code of Conduct.
KPR is 51% Black Female Owned and a Level 1 B-BBEE value-adding supplier, accredited by a SANAS accredited BEE verification agency.
KPR is 51% Black Female Owned and a Level 1 B-BBEE value-adding supplier, accredited by a SANAS accredited BEE verification agency.
Our team, powered by the latest technology and tried and tested personal recruitment methodology, combine the best of “tech and touch” to source, assess and facilitate the hiring of skilled and industry-experienced individuals to enable our clients’ projects and businesses.
Our team, powered by the latest technology and tried and tested personal recruitment methodology, combine the best of “tech and touch” to source, assess and facilitate the hiring of skilled and industry-experienced individuals to enable our clients’ projects and businesses.
Alf, the founding member and Managing Director of Keystone Project Recruitment (KPR), has vast experience in recruiting, management and execution of projects, in the industrial, minerals and mining sectors. In addition to managing the business, Alf still actively recruits, and his portfolio comprises the development of talent networks for Project Managers, Lead and Discipline Engineers, HSQE Managers, Project Controllers, Project Planners, Procurement & Contract Personnel, Financial Administrators and Marketing Managers.
Alf, the founding member and Managing Director of Keystone Project Recruitment (KPR), has vast experience in recruiting, management and execution of projects, in the industrial, minerals and mining sectors. In addition to managing the business, Alf still actively recruits, and his portfolio comprises the development of talent networks for Project Managers, Lead and Discipline Engineers, HSQE Managers, Project Controllers, Project Planners, Procurement & Contract Personnel, Financial Administrators and Marketing Managers.
Having proven her strong financial and administrative capabilities, Zenobia’s career advanced rapidly within KPR, beginning as secretary in 2003 and being promoted through the organisation, particularly within the financial department. Zenobia achieved her ICB Financial Accounting Qualification in 2018 but has also completed a host of courses in a wide range of subjects, from First Aid to Payroll Tax, Skills Development and People Management.
Having proven her strong financial and administrative capabilities, Zenobia’s career advanced rapidly within KPR, beginning as secretary in 2003 and being promoted through the organisation, particularly within the financial department. Zenobia achieved her ICB Financial Accounting Qualification in 2018 but has also completed a host of courses in a wide range of subjects, from First Aid to Payroll Tax, Skills Development and People Management.
Our team, powered by the latest technology and tried and tested personal recruitment methodology, combine the best of “tech and touch” to source, assess and facilitate the hiring of skilled and industry-experienced individuals to enable our clients’ projects and businesses.
General Manager
Payroll Manager
Business Development Consultant
Technical Recruiter
Professional Certified Coach
Recruitment Administrator
Recruitment Administrator
Catering and Cleaning
The KPR team is committed to being people-centric and operationally efficient, working in alignment with our core values:
To offer fully compliant, professional and effective industry-focussed recruitment and staffing services to skilled individuals and organisations in the engineering industry.
To be the leading staffing provider in the engineering industry, known for cultivating caring work environments and placing actively engaged staff, thereby partnering with our clients to provide suitably skilled candidates that enable them to execute their projects effectively. And to enable transformation of the industry by empowering our clients with our Level 1 B-BBEE supplier status, and KPR initiatives aimed at building and developing PDI talent pipelines.
Delivery of compliant temporary employment services (TES) to ensure clients have the right skills at the right time and with the least risk.
Delivery of quality permanent recruitment services to partner with clients to source, recruit and match suitably skilled engineering candidates to enable project execution.
Delivery of cost-effective and compliant outsourced payroll services.
Establish and develop partnership-based relationships with clients and candidates and to grow our network. These relationships should be leveraged to drive value-creation opportunities for KPR, clients and candidates.
Mitigate risk associated with key-man dependency through development of qualified and experience team that creates value through sustainable relationships and consistent service delivery
Remain relevant by understanding the Engineering industry from a technical and operational perspective, cognoscente of the changes driven by the 4th Industrial Revolution and economic pressures.
Enable industry transformation by maintaining our Level 1 B-BBEE supplier status and supporting initiatives like Keystone Development Academy (KYA) to build and develop skill amongst predominantly black female and disabled youth.
At KPR we believe that it is vital to conduct our business with high standards of ethics and integrity always seeking to live out our core values. This doesn’t only mean complying with the law (we are registered PEA and TES with Department of Labour) but also leading by example in the way that we do business, and in the manner in which we behave towards colleagues, candidates, clients and business partners.
KPR is a proud member of APSO (Federation of African Professional Staffing Organisations) and subscribes to their Code of Ethics and operates in accordance with their Codes of Professional Practice. In addition, all employees including Directors, are required to sign and commit to operating in accordance with the KPR Code of Conduct. The Code sets out the standards of behaviour by which we as an organisation are bound:
We act ethically and honestly at all times. We comply with the spirit as well as the letter of the relevant law. We cooperate with law enforcement agencies and regulators in respect of any queries they might have.
We do not offer or accept any bribes or improper inducements, including facilitation payments, in order to secure business or gain any advantage for either the company or ourselves as individuals.
We do not offer or accept gifts, entertainment, or other benefits that could appear to compromise normal commercial relationships.
If we know of, or have any suspicions of, any misconduct, malpractice, illegal or unethical behaviour, we report our concerns in confidence directly to the Managing Director.
We work to avoid and manage business conflicts of interest between ourselves, our candidates, clients and business partners.
We do not mislead candidates, employees, clients and business partners with false information, or misrepresentation about our services. We deal with complaints quickly, fairly and with respect.
| EXPRESSION OF VALUE | WHY THIS VALUE IS IMPORTANT TO CLIENTS | WHY THIS VALUE IS IMPORTANT TO CANDIDATES |
|---|---|---|
| STATUTORY COMPLIANCE | Mitigates risk for the client, ensuring peace of mind. | Mitigates tax risks for employee, ensuring peace of mind. |
| INDUSTRY EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE | Understanding of Engineering from a technical and operational perspective means providing the right skills, at the right time and identifying transferable skills. | Ensures that employees/candidates are fairly and accurately assessed and matched against right opportunities. Provides options for career transition. |
| PROVEN, TRACK RECORD | Mitigates risk and provides confidence for expanding business / TES worker numbers. | Mitigates risk of “fly by night” and ensures pay on time. |
| LONG-STANDING NETWORK | Opportunity to tap into resources and source skills, beyond reliance on traditional recruitment methods and social networks. | Provides greater employment security as likelihood of long-term contracts and ability to transition from one client to another at conclusion of contract. |
| FUTURE-FOCUSSED | Cognoscente of changes skills required and demand for EE talent. Partnership with KYA to access skills development and talent pipelines. | Opportunities for skills development through training, coaching etc. Ability to transition / transfer skills. |
| PEOPLE-CENTRIC | Interested in developing long-term client relationships centred on partnership and value-creation. | Employees and Candidates treated like clients and receive attention, care and respect accordingly. |
| STRONG TEAM | Mitigates risk associated with key-man dependency. Creates value through sustainable relationships and consistent service delivery. | Greater opportunities (contracts/jobs) driven by collaborative team approach. |
