Olga Josias

Co-Founder

South Africa16 yrs 2 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • 15+ years of global tech recruitment experience.
  • Expert in building tech talent pipelines across multiple regions.
  • Specializes in fast-growing software development teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Tech Recruitment Specialist with extensive experience in global talent acquisition.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTechnical RecruitingGlobal RecruitingInternational Recruitment

Other Skills

AI ProductivityAdvertisingArtificial Intelligence for BusinessBusiness Process ImprovementCandidate GenerationCandidate SelectionCandidate engagementChange ManagementCommunicationConsultative ApproachContract RecruitmentCustomer ServiceData AnalyticsDiversity & InclusionDiversity Recruitment

About

Founder | Global Talent Partner | Freelance Tech Recruiter 📍 Hiring Across Germany 🇩🇪, Portugal 🇵🇹 and South Africa 🇿🇦 South Africa | Powered by My Project Box Hello, I’m Olga 👋🏽 I'm a Global Recruiter and Talent Partner with 15+ years' experience placing tech talent from graduate to executive level. Through My Project Box, I provide freelance and B2B recruitment support to clients in Germany and Portugal, specializing in hiring for fast-growing Software Development teams (.NET, Java, and other tech stacks), ERP consultants (SAP and Microsoft), as well as Cloud and Engineering professionals, across remote, hybrid, and onsite roles. 🔹 Partnering with Salve.Inno Consulting to expand recruitment solutions and talent sourcing 🔹 Partnering with Juucy on roles across the DACH region 🔹 Partnering with IT Services companies hiring across Portugal's tech market What I Offer 🔹Freelance and project-based hiring support 🔹Deep sourcing expertise (Boolean, screening, interviewing) 🔹Fast, flexible delivery for urgent or ongoing hiring needs 📩 DM or email me to connect. Whether you're hiring or looking, I’m happy to chat! #TechRecruitment #MyProjectBox #FreelanceRecruiter #HiringGermany #PortugalTech #RemoteHiring

Experience

16 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs
Current Experience

Juucy

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Germany · Remote

  • I work with juucy to match skilled candidates to roles across various industries — streamlining the hiring process for both clients and candidates.
  • We’re all about making recruitment faster, smarter, and more efficient by giving vacancies the visibility they deserve and connecting employers with the right fit, first time.

Microsoft

Senior Global Talent Partner (via Join Talent)

Dec 2023Dec 2024 · 1 yr

  • Dedicated Talent Acquisition professional with a proven track record of sourcing top-tier talent for Microsoft's dynamic teams, driving organizational growth and innovation. Primarily responsible for leading the talent acquisition function within my portfolio covering the Western Europe region – Austria, Netherlands, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany.
Global Recruiting

Join talent

Senior Global Talent Partner

Dec 2023Dec 2024 · 1 yr · Remote

  • Join Talent is a ‘talent acquisition as a service’ (TAaaS) business - dedicated to driving business scale up growth performance. As leaders in the Talent Acquisition space we provide strategic consultancy and delivery support to founders & business leaders on designing & implementing highly effective recruitment models for your company, as well as on how to build a unique & compelling employer brand to attract top talent.

My project box

Founder and Global Talent Partner

Jun 2023Present · 3 yrs · South Africa · Remote

  • I lead freelance and B2B recruitment projects across Europe and South Africa, helping clients scale their tech teams with precision and speed.
  • 🔹 Markets Covered
  • 🇩🇪 Germany - currently partnering with juucy on roles in the DACH region
  • 🇵🇹 Portugal - working independently with IT Consulting companies building remote-first and hybrid teams
  • 🇿🇦 South Africa - hiring across business functions for remote a d hybrid teams
  • 🔹 What I Deliver
  • Freelance & project-based recruitment support
  • Candidate sourcing, screening, and engagement
  • Tech talent pipelines for developers (across various tech stacks), ERP professionals (SAP and Microsoft), Cloud and Engineering roles
  • Flexible support for in-house teams and recruitment agencies
  • 🔹 Key Skills & Tools
  • Advanced Boolean search & sourcing strategy
  • Competency-based interviewing
  • ATS management
  • Offer negotiation & onboarding coordination
  • Global remote hiring experience
  • 💡 Whether you need a short-term recruiter, sourcing support, or help scaling your hiring, I offer cost-effective, agile solutions - powered by over 15 years in the global tech recruitment space.
Talent AcquisitionTechnical RecruitingTalent ManagementProject ManagementSourcing

Liyema consulting group

Client Delivery Partner

Jun 2023Dec 2023 · 6 mos · City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

  • As Client Delivery Partner at BMW IT Hub, I was at the forefront of managing a team of contractors, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery of IT solutions for the BMW Group globally. Based in South Africa, the IT hub is dedicated to developing and maintaining cutting-edge IT solutions, embracing both leading-edge technologies and legacy systems.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Contractor Management: Led and oversaw a team of contractors, ensuring alignment with BMW Group's standards and expectations. This included recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
  • Client Relationship Management: Served as a primary point of contact for BMW clients, understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and ensuring high levels of satisfaction. Built and maintained strong, transparent partnerships, providing deep insights and ensuring compliance with BMW standards.
  • Project Coordination: Worked closely with internal teams and external partners to coordinate project activities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. Facilitated communication and collaboration to drive successful project outcomes.
  • Strategic Planning: Collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop strategic plans for IT solutions, aligning them with BMW Group's business objectives. Identified opportunities for improvement and innovation, driving continuous enhancement of service offerings.
  • Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and BMW Group's internal policies and standards. Implemented robust quality assurance processes to maintain the highest standards of service delivery.

Instant impact

Talent Acquisition Manager

Jan 2022Jun 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · South Africa

System1

Talent Acquisition Manager (via Instant Impact)

Jan 2022Jun 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · South Africa

Siri technologies

Senior Information Technology Recruitment Consultant

Feb 2021Jan 2022 · 11 mos · Gauteng, South Africa

Global Client ManagementGlobal RecruitingInternational RecruitmentJob Description DevelopmentDiversity & InclusionBusiness Process Improvement+1

Sage

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Mar 2020Oct 2020 · 7 mos · Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description Development

Talentcru

Resource Consultant

Sep 2019Feb 2020 · 5 mos · Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description Development

Bee recruitment south africa

HR Business Partner

Apr 2017Feb 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos · Centurion, Gauteng

Job Description Development

Capfin

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sep 2014Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Kuilsriver

  • Managed a full 360 Recruitment Process
  • Recruitment Administration
  • Management of Recruitment Systems
  • Reporting on activities
Job Description Development

Homechoice holdings limited

Recruitment Officer

Oct 2012Aug 2014 · 1 yr 10 mos · Wynberg

Job Description Development

Kelly

Consultant

Oct 2007Oct 2012 · 5 yrs · Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Payroll and Financial Administration
  • Marketing
Job Description Development

Education

WITS PDH

Certification: Employment Services

Jan 2019Jan 2019

Sage University

Certification — Sage 300 People Consultant

Jan 2020Jan 2020

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