Build high-quality teams abroad
We build and enhance cross-border teams.
Access top problem-solvers in South Africa and Kenya.
Our Europe-based clients save up to 50% of payroll, without compromising quality.
Our presence is across London, Cape Town and Nairobi.
Our services
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Talent Placement
We shortlist top performers for your team in Cape Town and Nairobi. You make the final hiring decision.
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EOR Services
We handle payroll, employment contracts, benefits. You handle culture and management of the employees.
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Support & Oversight
We offer mentoring and coaching, along with light-touch oversight of your team’s productivity.
Your team can also work from our dedicated office space in Cape Town and Nairobi. -
Replacement Guarantee
We will replace positions we have hired for at any point free of charge.
Why us?
Cross-border hiring at minimal risk
We offer free replacements throughout your partnership with us. Plus, we provide comprehensive support, including oversight, office space, employment management, and assistance at every step to ensure a seamless experience for all.
Save up to 50% on payroll
Even for top talent in South Africa and Kenya, employer costs are significantly lower compared to the UK and Europe.
Over 3,000 placements completed
Our experienced team of recruiters have placed over 3,000 people over the past decade at companies like McKinsey, Google, Microsoft, and the Big Four.
Our Candidate Selection Process
At Kupa, we screen for exceptional talent using our proprietary potential-based hiring model. Our approach goes beyond assessing exisiting experience and skills (traditionally known as “experience-based hiring” and “skills-based hiring”). It also considers a candidate's ability to grow and excel within a dynamic work environment.
Equally, we evaluate the employer's ability to nurture this potential, recognising that successful hiring and developing talent into their full potential is a two-way street.
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We assess these traits through behavioural interviews using our proprietary GRIT framework. During these, we assess the following traits via a set of targeted questions:
Goal-Focused
Resilient
Integrity
Thoughtful Communicator.
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We assess technical skills through a case study tailored to the role, co-designed with the client to reflect real-world tasks. We encourage clients to conduct the case study within a reasonable timeframe to assess the quality of a candidate’s output.
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During our behavioural interviews with candidates, we also assess their inherent interest in their field of work. This is important because a candidate’s genuine interest and enthusiasm for the industry or role contributes significantly to their long-term success and adaptability. Angela Duckworth, the American psychologist, finds that passion, combined with perseverance (which we define as a proxy trait for Resilient), is the best determinant of career success, since it promotes intrinsic motivation to excel.
