Case Studies

Real businesses. Real savings. Stronger teams.

Our clients typically come to us because they need good people, greater capacity and a more sustainable cost base. Many start with one or two roles to test the model; once they see the quality of the staff, the office-based working environment and the commercial savings, they often expand quickly.

Commercial Insight

How do UK employment costs compare?

The examples below illustrate typical UK salary ranges alongside indicative annual employment cost savings that organisations can achieve through the Isitha Global recruitment model. Actual savings vary depending on salary level, benefits, experience, role requirements and exchange rates. Every organisation is different, which is why we provide tailored workforce comparisons based on your specific recruitment requirements.

Role

Typical UK Salary

Typical Annual Employment Cost Saving

Finance Manager
Typical UK Salary£55,000 – £70,000
Typical Annual Employment Cost SavingUp to £28,000 per year
Quantity Surveyor
Typical UK Salary£50,000 – £75,000
Typical Annual Employment Cost SavingUp to £30,000 per year
Operations Manager
Typical UK Salary£45,000 – £65,000
Typical Annual Employment Cost SavingUp to £26,000 per year
Marketing Manager
Typical UK Salary£40,000 – £60,000
Typical Annual Employment Cost SavingUp to £24,000 per year
Customer Experience Manager
Typical UK Salary£40,000 – £55,000
Typical Annual Employment Cost SavingUp to £22,000 per year
Executive Assistant
Typical UK Salary£35,000 – £50,000
Typical Annual Employment Cost SavingUp to £20,000 per year
Social Media Manager
Typical UK Salary£35,000 – £50,000
Typical Annual Employment Cost SavingUp to £20,000 per year
Credit Controller
Typical UK Salary£30,000 – £40,000
Typical Annual Employment Cost SavingUp to £18,000 per year

40–60%

Typical reduction in overall employment costs

Build capability. Reduce employment costs.

Many businesses partnering with Isitha Global reduce their overall employment costs by 40–60%.

Our managed workforce solution includes recruitment, referencing, onboarding, IT, HR support, payroll administration and ongoing employee support, helping businesses grow with confidence while reducing the cost and complexity of hiring.

Figures are illustrative only and are provided as a guide. Actual employment cost savings vary depending on salary, benefits, role requirements, location and exchange rates. We provide bespoke workforce comparisons tailored to your business.

01 · Property Management

UK Property Management Company

~55%

Initial salary saving

~50%

Total division saving

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Service levels improved

A UK property management company initially approached Isitha Global to recruit one credit control employee to support its UK-based team.

The client quickly recognised the quality, diligence and professionalism of the South African staff member. Within the first month, they added a second employee to provide telephone and administrative support.

After seeing salary cost savings of approximately 55%, the management team made the decision to move a significant part of their back-office function to our South African office.

The outcome was transformational. The business was able to employ more people than it previously had in the UK, improve service levels, increase capacity and still reduce overall salary costs across the division by around 50%.

More people. Better service. Lower cost.

02 · Maintenance

UK Maintenance Company

2 → 20+

Team growth in 12 months

Port Elizabeth

Managed office base

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Operational coverage

A UK maintenance company began by placing two credit control employees with Isitha Global.

Like many businesses considering offshore staffing for the first time, the client wanted to start cautiously and prove the model before committing further. The results were clear. The team performed well, the cost savings were substantial, and the client gained confidence in the process.

Within twelve months, the company had grown its South African team to more than 20 staff in our Port Elizabeth office, with further expansion continuing.

By building a larger, more cost-effective workforce, the company improved its financial position while also enhancing the customer experience through increased capacity and better operational coverage.

A stronger workforce without the UK cost burden.

03 · Surveying

UK Surveying Company

RICS

Qualified surveyor placed

Full-time

Embedded into the team

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Internal process gains

A UK surveying company was struggling to recruit experienced surveyors locally at a salary level that made commercial sense.

After a detailed consultation process with Isitha Global, the business appointed a full-time RICS-qualified surveyor based in South Africa to support tenders, project work and day-to-day surveying tasks.

The client was impressed by the calibre of professional available and the value delivered compared with equivalent UK hiring costs.

The surveyor has since become an important part of the business, not only completing technical work but also contributing experienced insight that has helped the client improve internal processes and operate more efficiently.

Specialist expertise, commercially delivered.

What could this look like for your business?

Reduce costs, increase capacity, and build a high-performing workforce in South Africa.

Whether you need one specialist professional or a scalable support team, speak to us today about the roles your business needs to fill.

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