To shape the future of work by building trusted, high-performing workplaces—through the deliberate practice of acquiring, assessing, and authenticating talent with integrity.

Vela Personnel is a proudly South African, 100% Black-owned SME founded in 2008 and led by strong female leadership. Our longevity in a complex and ever-evolving labour market is grounded in principled decision-making, deep industry expertise, and an unwavering commitment to ethical standards.

We ACQUIRE talent with intention, connecting organisations to people who align not only with role requirements, but with culture, purpose, and long-term business goals.

We ASSESS beyond the CV, using insight-driven methodologies to evaluate capability, potential, and readiness, enabling fair, objective, and performance-aligned decisions.

We AUTHENTICATE with confidence, verifying credentials, experience, and integrity to protect organisations and strengthen trust in every hire.

Guided by the Vela Values, Perseverance, Commitment, and High Ethical Standards, our human-centred approach recognises the realities of South Africa’s workforce and the importance of dignity, respect, and cultural understanding in every interaction.

With over two decades of human resources experience, we remain agile and future-focused, continually adapting our solutions to meet the demands of changing workplaces while delivering clarity, credibility, and lasting impact.

Vela Personnel exists to elevate people, strengthen organisations, and contribute meaningfully to a more ethical and sustainable world of work.

Engineering Manager (Industry: FMCG/ Pharmaceutical)