The numbers are sobering. The average time-to-hire in South Africa has climbed from 39 days in 2019 to 47 days in 2025, significantly outpacing the global average of 36 days. For U.S. companies, the average cost-per-hire reached $5,475 for non-executive roles and $35,879 for executive positions in 2025. Meanwhile, SHRM research estimates that each unfilled position costs companies an average of...