The Rise of IT Recruitment Agency Datafin
In 1999, along with the dot-com boom, Datafin emerged to bridge the gap between the tech requirements of business and the needs of digital and IT specialists.
Led by a dynamic sister duo, Lindy Levinthal and Beverly Sollinger, Datafin continues to flourish alongside the tech industry as one of South Africa’s top tech recruitment agencies. Since 2015 we have expanded our recruitment services to include Finance, HR, Marketing and Legal.
We focus on sourcing highly skilled candidates for cutting-edge companies in technology-driven industries.
We endeavour to conduct our business with the highest level of integrity, treating candidates and clients as equal parties in the recruitment process and upholding the highest level of recruitment industry standards. Our aim is to negotiate the best outcome for each party, acting as a mediator who understands both the business and tech requirements.
Lindy Sollinger
Director and Founder
Lindy Sollinger
Director and Founder
Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Cape Town (UCT), Honours in Economics from UNISA.
I started Datafin in 1999 from my flat in Seapoint in my pyjamas! Three months later I moved into an office and so the dream began! Prior to Datafin, I had worked in Financial Services Recruitment both in Cape Town and the UK. While working out a restraint of trade I sold IT training courses and entered the fast-paced world of IT.
I am in charge of all the business development at Datafin as well as managing our internal staff. Being a mom of three means that work is sometimes a whole lot easier than being at home with the kids, who aren’t always as cooperative as my colleagues, candidates or clients.
I started Datafin in 1999 from my flat in Seapoint in my pyjamas! Three months later I moved into an office and so the dream began! Prior to Datafin, I had worked in Financial Services Recruitment both in Cape Town and the UK. While working out a restraint of trade I sold IT training courses and entered the fast-paced world of IT.
I am in charge of all the business development at Datafin as well as managing our internal staff. Being a mom of three means that work is sometimes a whole lot easier than being at home with the kids, who aren’t always as cooperative as my colleagues, candidates or clients.
- Email:lindy@datafin.com
Beverly Sollinger
Director
Beverly Sollinger
Director
Bachelor of Social Sciences and Post Grad Marketing Diploma from the University of Cape Town (UCT)
I joined Datafin in 2000 and worked my way up to partner two years later. Today, I have 18 years of experience in the IT Recruitment industry and have helped candidates improve their careers as well as achieve their vocational goals along the way.
Achieving veteran status is quite a monumental task in a hardcore world like tech recruitment. I believe that my success has been achieved through determination, an ability to connect with people, industry insights and a gift that allows me to understand the requirements of both sides.
I joined Datafin in 2000 and worked my way up to partner two years later. Today, I have 18 years of experience in the IT Recruitment industry and have helped candidates improve their careers as well as achieve their vocational goals along the way.
Achieving veteran status is quite a monumental task in a hardcore world like tech recruitment. I believe that my success has been achieved through determination, an ability to connect with people, industry insights and a gift that allows me to understand the requirements of both sides.
- Email:bev@datafin.com
Taryn Roman
Senior IT Recruitment Consultant
Taryn Roman
Senior IT Recruitment Consultant
Diploma in Business Administration and Tourism
I have 13 years of IT recruitment experience and have become a part of Datafin’s furniture as their longest standing employee. I am jokingly referred to by my colleagues as the “Techy Whisperer”, this nickname was bestowed upon me because placing IT support and technician roles has become my specialty.
I like to be “on top of things” at all times when it comes to my job, but I’d consider myself easy going otherwise. I believe it’s my calm and relaxed demeanour, along with my wealth of recruitment experience, that enables me to connect with candidates and get them the job they want.
I have 13 years of IT recruitment experience and have become a part of Datafin’s furniture as their longest standing employee. I am jokingly referred to by my colleagues as the “Techy Whisperer”, this nickname was bestowed upon me because placing IT support and technician roles has become my specialty.
I like to be “on top of things” at all times when it comes to my job, but I’d consider myself easy going otherwise. I believe it’s my calm and relaxed demeanour, along with my wealth of recruitment experience, that enables me to connect with candidates and get them the job they want.
- Email:taryn@datafin.com
Michelle Roberts
Snr Generalist Recruitment Consultant
Michelle Roberts
Snr Generalist Recruitment Consultant
I am known for my creativity and ability to think outside the box to find that perfect candidate. I am highly analytical and enjoy the challenge of finding that rainbow unicorn candidate no one else can find. I have been recruiting for past 17 years and pride myself on the long-standing relationships I have with both my candidates and clients.
Although I am a Generalist Recruiter (basically anything under the sun) I have come to focus on Executive or Senior Managerial roles as well as Analyst roles from BA/BI, Credit and Risk as well as Marketing Analytics. So, calling all Nerdy Analysts! Send me your CVs.
I focus predominantly on the Financial Services and Retail industry’s, however, I cover anything that comes my way.
As an outlet for my creative flair, I have been lucky enough to be involved in the coordination of our Social Media and Marketing Strategies. So please go ahead and follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, Hashtag us (#Datafin, #Dreamjobs) and like our posts! 🙂
In a nutshell, I am the one in the office decorating desks and organising baby showers and my main goal in life is to make everyone feel special, so I really hope that your experience with me will leave you smiling.
Although I am a Generalist Recruiter (basically anything under the sun) I have come to focus on Executive or Senior Managerial roles as well as Analyst roles from BA/BI, Credit and Risk as well as Marketing Analytics. So, calling all Nerdy Analysts! Send me your CVs.
I focus predominantly on the Financial Services and Retail industry’s, however, I cover anything that comes my way.
As an outlet for my creative flair, I have been lucky enough to be involved in the coordination of our Social Media and Marketing Strategies. So please go ahead and follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, Hashtag us (#Datafin, #Dreamjobs) and like our posts! 🙂
In a nutshell, I am the one in the office decorating desks and organising baby showers and my main goal in life is to make everyone feel special, so I really hope that your experience with me will leave you smiling.
- Email:michelle@datafin.com
Chantelle Lawrence
Jnr Recruitment Consultant / Administrator
Chantelle Lawrence
Jnr Recruitment Consultant / Administrator
National Diploma in Office Management & Technology
I have been in recruitment for eight years. I am a very efficient and organised person, known for hunting down great candidates, having a great sense of humour and baking delicious CUPCAKES!
My experience in recruitment has been eye-opening in terms of the kinds of people I meet and speak to on a daily basis as well as the different levels of difficulty in placing a role. One thing I have come to learn is that there is a company for every type of candidate and while a candidate may not have been successful at getting into a few companies there will always be that one client that the candidate is the perfect fit for.
I have been in recruitment for eight years. I am a very efficient and organised person, known for hunting down great candidates, having a great sense of humour and baking delicious CUPCAKES!
My experience in recruitment has been eye-opening in terms of the kinds of people I meet and speak to on a daily basis as well as the different levels of difficulty in placing a role. One thing I have come to learn is that there is a company for every type of candidate and while a candidate may not have been successful at getting into a few companies there will always be that one client that the candidate is the perfect fit for.
- Email:chantelle@datafin.com
Janis Kinnear
Recruitment Administrator / Content Writer
Janis Kinnear
Recruitment Administrator / Content Writer
National Diploma Journalism, National Diploma Office Management & Technology, MIE Background Screening Certificate.
My initial career path started in administration, later I ventured into the world of media chasing breaking news stories or delving deeper into social ills and issues affecting our communities.
I get to utilise my meticulous nature and love of crafting creative, witty copy and the OCD internal spellcheck, for my current roles as recruitment admin support and content creator.
My initial career path started in administration, later I ventured into the world of media chasing breaking news stories or delving deeper into social ills and issues affecting our communities.
I get to utilise my meticulous nature and love of crafting creative, witty copy and the OCD internal spellcheck, for my current roles as recruitment admin support and content creator.
- Email:janis@datafin.com
Tamlin Daniels
Senior Tech Recruiter
Tamlin Daniels
Senior Tech Recruiter
I have a National Diploma in Food and Beverage Management and while I enjoy the hospitality industry and it has given me the confidence to work with others in a professional manner, my life took a different turn when I was offered the role at Datafin as initially a Recruitment Administrator and then a Recruitment Consultant.
I am incredibly happy that things worked out in this way as my life has changed for the better and I really enjoy recruiting in the tech sector. I have two daughters and am very proud to be an example to them of how to balance home and working life.
My passion is with working with people and helping them wherever I can. I am a good listener and have the patience and desire to listen to our candidate’s life histories. I work as a councillor/community leader part time and I feel like this helps me a lot with my day job as a Recruiter.
This job feels like a vocation for me as the nature of our business is to understand peoples backgrounds and to find them the right fit in their career.
If you are looking for me to assist you with finding your dream job, whether it is in IT Sales, Software Engineering, Management, Digital Marketing or IT Support, connect with me.
I am incredibly happy that things worked out in this way as my life has changed for the better and I really enjoy recruiting in the tech sector. I have two daughters and am very proud to be an example to them of how to balance home and working life.
My passion is with working with people and helping them wherever I can. I am a good listener and have the patience and desire to listen to our candidate’s life histories. I work as a councillor/community leader part time and I feel like this helps me a lot with my day job as a Recruiter.
This job feels like a vocation for me as the nature of our business is to understand peoples backgrounds and to find them the right fit in their career.
If you are looking for me to assist you with finding your dream job, whether it is in IT Sales, Software Engineering, Management, Digital Marketing or IT Support, connect with me.
- Email:tamlin@datafin.com
Bethany Sellar
Senior Tech Recruiter
Bethany Sellar
Senior Tech Recruiter
I have 5+ years’ experience in Recruitment mainly within the IT industry however, I have recruited in various industries and have found something to love in each one of them.
I’m your expert unicorn wrangler, saving the world one placement at a time. I am dedicated to finding great talent and helping candidates to find their dream career.
I am cross-functional, solution orientated, and goal-driven. Striving to bring 100% to everything that I do with enhanced skills in relationship building, research, candidate selection and recruiting with a BIG passion for people.
What ever your profession is I'm hear to help your abilities shine.
I’m your expert unicorn wrangler, saving the world one placement at a time. I am dedicated to finding great talent and helping candidates to find their dream career.
I am cross-functional, solution orientated, and goal-driven. Striving to bring 100% to everything that I do with enhanced skills in relationship building, research, candidate selection and recruiting with a BIG passion for people.
What ever your profession is I'm hear to help your abilities shine.
- Email:bethany@datafin.com
Dani Jeptha
Tech Recruiter
Dani Jeptha
Tech Recruiter
National Diploma in Hospitality Operations and Management
19 Years ago, when I left the Hospitality Industry, and stepped into my first Recruitment role, I just knew that I would never look back, and haven't.
My passion for people, networking and helping others was ignited, recruitment has taken me places and taught me so much about people, cultures, economies and the world around us in general.
I have been fortunate enough to have had Global experience in recruitment and Business Development within Africa , USA ,UK , Ireland, and the Middle East.
I spent 5 years living and working in Northern Ireland, UK, but now find myself firmly rooted back in Cape Town.
I have specialised in many fields during my time in recruitment, including hospitality, industrial, oil and gas, renewables as well as C level recruitment. I have found my home in the IT and Digital space, and what exciting times we are facing in our industry at the moment!
I am passionate , results driven and unique in my “out of the box” and sometimes unconventional methods.
I enjoy engaging with both my candidates and clients and really love making people feel good about themselves while in my presence.
Top tips : Laughter is the best medicine, kindness, and gratitude costs you nothing , so sprinkle that everywhere! Always maintain a positive mindset, and my favourite , “What you focus on ,expands.”
My other passions : Cross training in the gym , running ,hiking, yoga and being a mom to my one and only teenage daughter who is my biggest blessing.
19 Years ago, when I left the Hospitality Industry, and stepped into my first Recruitment role, I just knew that I would never look back, and haven't.
My passion for people, networking and helping others was ignited, recruitment has taken me places and taught me so much about people, cultures, economies and the world around us in general.
I have been fortunate enough to have had Global experience in recruitment and Business Development within Africa , USA ,UK , Ireland, and the Middle East.
I spent 5 years living and working in Northern Ireland, UK, but now find myself firmly rooted back in Cape Town.
I have specialised in many fields during my time in recruitment, including hospitality, industrial, oil and gas, renewables as well as C level recruitment. I have found my home in the IT and Digital space, and what exciting times we are facing in our industry at the moment!
I am passionate , results driven and unique in my “out of the box” and sometimes unconventional methods.
I enjoy engaging with both my candidates and clients and really love making people feel good about themselves while in my presence.
Top tips : Laughter is the best medicine, kindness, and gratitude costs you nothing , so sprinkle that everywhere! Always maintain a positive mindset, and my favourite , “What you focus on ,expands.”
My other passions : Cross training in the gym , running ,hiking, yoga and being a mom to my one and only teenage daughter who is my biggest blessing.
- Email:dani@datafin.com