The Recruitment Network (TRN) and the Federation of African Professional Staffing Organisations (APSO) have announced a strategic partnership designed to support recruitment businesses in South Africa through a combination of professional standards, performance frameworks, and practical operational tools.
The collaboration brings together APSO’s long-standing authority as South Africa’s largest governing body for the recruitment and staffing industry, and TRN’s performance-led ecosystem of tools, advisory support, and business frameworks for recruitment leaders.
Together, the organisations aim to strengthen professionalism across the sector while enabling agencies to improve productivity, adopt new technologies, and build more resilient, future-ready businesses.
What Members Gain
APSO members will gain access to TRN resources including:
- TRN World platform (web and mobile access)
- Thousands of recruitment frameworks, templates, and guides
- Monthly TRN online performance events
- Business Clinics and 90-day planning tools
- AI-enabled workflow and automation resources
- Data insights and benchmarking support
- Partner discounts across TRN ecosystem tools and services
TRN members operating in South Africa will gain access to APSO benefits.
James Osborne, Co-Founder of The Recruitment Network, said:
“Recruitment businesses across South Africa are operating in a period of significant transformation. Technology, client expectations, and workforce models are all evolving rapidly. Our partnership with APSO ensures that agencies are supported not just in maintaining high professional standards, but in actively improving performance and productivity. By combining APSO’s leadership in governance with TRN’s practical frameworks and tools, we can help recruitment businesses scale with confidence and clarity.”
Gordon Stoddart, Co-Founder of The Recruitment Network, said:
“Recruitment leaders today need more than theory - they need access to practical tools, real-world insight, and a strong professional community. APSO has been instrumental in setting and maintaining standards across the South African market, and this partnership extends that impact. Together, we are creating an environment where agencies can grow sustainably, operate more efficiently, and deliver greater value to both clients and candidates.”
Jacqui Ford, CEO of APSO, said:
"At APSO, our purpose is to strengthen and professionalise the recruitment industry. Partnering with The Recruitment Network (TRN), a globally recognised advisory network for recruitment businesses, allows us to build on that foundation by giving our members access to world-class expertise, practical tools, innovative thinking and a global community of recruitment professionals. We are incredibly excited about this partnership and the opportunities it creates for our members. Together we will help recruitment businesses grow stronger, more resilient and future-ready, while continuing to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice."
How to Access
For access, queries and further assistance, please contact:
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APSO remains fully independent. Existing memberships, benefits and advisory support are unaffected.