About Us
Ir Olav’s Globetrotters is an International consulting and recruitment company. We connect Professional Talent from South Africa to Dutch companies, that have a shortage of skills, on a permanent basis.
Core Belief and Values
Our core belief is that every highly skilled South African deserves a better future.
Our core values, a reflection of our core belief, are the building blocks of our work at Ir Olav's Globetrotters.
FUN: We work hard and play hard. We strive to make challenging tasks enjoyable.
CARING: We understand that moving to another country is a significant step, and we do everything we can to make this a positive experience. We support each other as a team, prioritizing team goals over personal goals.
AUTHENTIC: We make it work : ‘n boer maak ‘n plan. We value the uniqueness of each person, respecting and embracing differences.
PROFESSIONAL: We are thorough in our approach when working with our clients and candidates. We are fair and transparent, always acting with the best intentions. We uphold high standards for ourselves.
These values form the foundation of our services and guide us every step of the way as we work to create a better future for every highly skilled South African.
Would you like to learn more about what we can offer you as a Specialist? Click on the link below to download our Candidate Introduction PDF.
Our Team
Sonja Poortman
-Managing Partner
Diane van Galen Last
-Managing Partner
Jennifer van der Vlugt
-Business Development Manager
Ruvey van Zyl
-Operations Manager
Lerize Weatherhead
-Marketing Manager
Angelene de Beer
-Office and Relocation Manager
Wendy Nelson
-Senior International Recruiter / Operations Director SA
Anene Britz
-International Recruiter
Elzanne Labuschagne
-International Recruiter
Jesica Liebenberg
-International Recruiter
Recruiter Code
The Recruiter Code defines a common frame of reference for anyone involved in recruitment or who comes into contact with it. The Recruiter Code is a base for behaviour and manners a recruiter or an organization can test itself. The Recruiter code gives direction to testing your own functioning, helps to practice the profession and defines development opportunities.
Stichting Normering Arbeid
As a candidate hired through Ir Olav's Globetrotters, which is certified by Stichting Normering Arbeid (SNA), you can be confident that your employment in the Netherlands will meet all legal standards. This certification ensures that your wages, taxes, and social security contributions are correctly managed, providing transparency, fair working conditions, and protection under Dutch law. You can trust that you are working with a reputable agency committed to compliance, giving you a secure and professional employment experience.