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Did you know: Cape Town added 86,000 jobs in one year, reaching a record of 1.827 million employed – the highest in the metro’s history.
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Perfectly positioned in the tech and startup hub of Africa, we deliver digital talent solutions to scaling startups, as well as established industry giants. We’re trusted by some of the world’s leading brands to deliver exceptional talent with speed and precision and our expert knowledge of the digital landscape ensures every hire is aligned with your business goals, culture, and growth trajectory.
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We connect Cape Town’s vibrant talent with future-focused businesses, locally and globally. From fintech disruptors in the CBD to digital trailblazers, nomads and creative communities, we understand the pulse of the Cape’s evolving digital economy. Combining local expertise with international reach, we deliver talent solutions and strategic hiring across Creative, Marketing, Sales, Technology, and Business Operations.
Salt: Labs connects you with high-performance offshore teams in South Africa, offering exceptional digital and tech skills and business integration with full compliance. With English-speaking talent aligned to EMEA time zones and a strong cultural fit, it’s the perfect place to scale. Our vibrant Cape Town co-working hub is built to incubate teams. Helping you work, connect, and grow culture while tapping into Salt’s network through events and ongoing support.
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From product marketers shaping global campaigns across from our Bree Street office, to engineers building the next wave of tech innovation in Woodstock, we get Cape Town’s talent scene. This city blends creativity, commerce, and culture, and it’s why global teams thrive here.
Keen to scale a team or debate the best flat white on Bree Street? Let’s talk.
Did you know: Cape Town added 86,000 jobs in one year, reaching a record of 1.827 million employed – the highest in the metro’s history.
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305 Manhattan Place
130 Bree St
Cape Town
8000
+27 21 424 3078
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