The Internet has revolutionized various fields, including job hunting. Tech entrepreneurs are introducing innovative solutions that enable people to apply for jobs from their own homes conveniently.  

Jobjack is a digital solution set up by a South African startup. It enables job seekers to find interesting job opportunities and employers to find talent for their companies. The Cape Town-based startup was founded in 2018 by Christiaan van den Berg and Heine Bellingan. On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, it announced the successful completion of a 45 million rand (approx. $2.4 million) funding round to accelerate its growth.

"These funds allow us to continue our momentum of onboarding employers and not only streamlining their entry-level recruitment but driving accessibility and affordability for the job-seekers that need it most," said Christiaan van den Berg.

Currently, the digital solution has no mobile application. It is only accessible through its web platform which allows users to register for their accounts using their email addresses and then complete their profiles with all the required information. The startup builds users’ resumes based on that information and allows them access to job opportunities on its homepage. 

When they apply for jobs and are invited for an interview, users are notified by the platform. "If you have been invited for an interview, you will receive a notification SMS and an interview request on the platform. You can simply sign in to your JOBJACK profile and you should see a pop-up notification that will take you to your interview. In your interview section, you will be able to view all of the details and select your time slot," the platform reads.

When the interview is successful, all the follow-up information is sent to the user’s account. The platform is free for jobseekers but employers need to subscribe to a fee-based talent sourcing scheme. Thanks to Jobjack's algorithms, job offers reach the most relevant candidates.

Adoni Conrad Quenum