Melissa Edwards — Co-Founder
Talent Sourcer at Albida Consulting | Workday Partner I often say, “I didn’t choose recruitment — recruitment chose me.” And from that moment, I never looked back. With over 7 years in the recruitment industry, I’ve had the privilege of sourcing top IT talent for complex and specialised roles at Albida Consulting. Along the way, I gained valuable experience with agencies like Zyberfox, Jelocorp, ClarkHouse Human Capital, and JumpStart People Solutions, each shaping the recruiter I am today. I also founded Cutting Edge People Solutions, where I managed everything from client engagement to candidate placement. Running my own consultancy taught me resilience, the power of relationships, and the importance of matching people with environments where they can truly thrive. I’m driven by the stories behind every candidate, their passions, setbacks, comebacks, and the journeys that brought them here. For me, recruitment is more than a career; it’s a calling.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Recruitment Specialist with expertise in IT talent acquisition across multiple regions.
Experience: 2 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Talent Sourcing
- Social Media & Digital Platforms
- Candidate Screening
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
Career Highlights
- Over 7 years of recruitment experience
- Founded and managed a successful consultancy
- Expert in sourcing top IT talent
Work Experience
Albida
Talent Sourcer - Researcher (5 mos)
ZyberFox
IT Recruitment Consultant (7 mos)
Jelocorp Group
Executive Headhunter (6 mos)
ClarkHouse
Candidate Consultant (2 mos)
Cuttiing Edge People Solutions
CEO & Founder (2 yrs 11 mos)
Aramex
Social Media Customer Service Executive (3 mos)
CityCruit
Social Media Specialist (1 yr 1 mo)
JUMPStart People Solutions
Recruitment Consultant (10 mos)
Branding 18 (pty) LTD
Back Office Agent (3 mos)
Future Packaging & Machinery Pty Ltd
Administrative Assistant (2 mos)
Cradles 2 Crayons
Aftercare Teacher (11 mos)
Education
Matric at Randpark High School