Our Story

At Smilers Selection, we put people first. Established in 1979, we have over 40 years experience in matching career seekers and employers. Each one of our high-calibre team of qualified consultants is dedicated to help you achieve your recruitment objectives. We develop strong personal relationships and give you the best advice based on a thorough understanding of the market in which you operate.

If you are a job seeker

we will take time to get to know you, your requirements and your aspirations for the future, guiding you every step of the way.

If you are an employer

we will take the time to understand your business and corporate culture to ensure that we recommend candidates with the right qualifications, experience and future potential.  We are adept at making sure that candidates will fit the culture of your business.
Over the years, we have successfully adapted to the ever-changing needs of the South African employment market, and place both permanent and contract staff, primarily in the Western Cape, South Africa as well as nationally. We are BEE aware and are proud of our record of promoting internally. Our BEE rating, upgraded annually, supports this approach.

Whats with the Cat?

Read more about our History and find out more about the Cat…

Whats with the Cat?

Read more about our History and find out more about the Cat…

We specialise in placing people at all levels in:

  • Management
  • Finance
  • Office Support
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Technical
  • Logistics
  • Production

Meet Mary Myburgh

Mary Myburgh (AIPSC)

Mary Myburgh (AIPSC)

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Mary joined Smilers in 1986 as Frontline PA. She developed her skills and was later
promoted from office support to recruitment consulting.
Mary possesses extensive knowledge of a variety of roles ranging from operations, finance
and technical to office support. Her passion for people has resulted in continued growth of
the business. Mary is committed to excellence and has attended seminars and courses
specifically designed for the recruitment industry. She has also obtained a Certificate in
Counselling / Coaching and graduated with her Diploma in Adult Basic Education & Training.
Mary works from a home office which is fully equipped to provide the relevant recruitment
services. She has a network of associates who assist her with candidate search, background
screening and administration, ensuring she offers her best professional service at all times.
Get in touch via mary@smilers.co.za or 072 612 4327.

Our History

People often ask us how the Smilers name came about. We believe a good name should tell you something about the company it is associated with. Over 40 years ago when we first opened our doors, we chose the name Smilers to communicate our approach to placing people.  Life is challenging and the process of job hunting and finding the right person can be an anxious one — we know a positive attitude really works.

Intrigued by the Cat?

The cat intrigues our clients too. Like the Smilers name, the cat has been there from the beginning.  The ancient Egyptians revered cats for their protectiveness — not only of crops (by hunting rats and mice), but also for the way a cat looks after her kittens. Eventually, the cat was elevated into an important deity, associated with motherhood and was appealed to as a gentle protector.  At Smilers we look after people and the eternal cat is the perfect symbol for our company.

The Beginning

From 1979 to May 2001, our offices were based in Parow and the graphic cat was our logo.

Moved from Parow to Rondebosch

2001 … We moved from Parow to Rondebosch. Bastet was born!

We celebrated 25 years

2004 … We celebrated 25 years of successfully bringing our clients and candidates silver service.

We celebrated our 30th year

2009 … Just as the pearl takes time to form and symbolizes prosperity and uniqueness, we celebrated our 30th year … and like the pearl we continue to harvest and nurture talent.

Soccer World Cup

2010 … Always proudly South African, Smilers and Bastet also celebrated the Soccer World Cup by assuring our clients that we are here to referee a penalty free recruitment process!

New Beginnings

2013 … New Year, New Beginnings. We moved to Stonefountain Terrace and Bastet has transformed to reflect our ability and willingness to embrace change.

Went Green in 2016!

We took pride in ourselves on keeping track of global workplace developments, in particular, the growing trend of business enabling its people to work remotely. Smilers chose to embrace that movement and from January 2016, we went Green! Operating remotely from our home offices, to reduce our carbon footprint and increase our productivity, enabling us to be even more accessible, as we continue to provide our best professional service to you, our valued clients and candidates.