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Author: Anton van Heerden Anton is the Managing Director and founder of DNA Outsourcing and DNA EOR, with nearly 30 years of experience in HR and payroll technology. He has led transformative workforce solutions across Africa and the Middle East, helping companies expand globally through compliant, people-led EOR and payroll services. Prior to founding DNA in 2018, Anton served as Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Sage Africa and Middle East, where he played a pivotal role in scaling operations and driving product innovation across the region. His career began as a founding member of VIP Payroll, contributing to one of South Africa’s most trusted payroll software brands. Today, Anton is recognised as a strategic leader in global employment, valued for his insights on compliance, cross- border hiring, and the role of technology in scaling teams. His mission remains clear: simplify international expansion while keeping people at the heart of the process.
Hiring global talent isn’t exploitation. As more companies build international teams, the real opportunity lies in doing it fairly, legally, and with long- term intent. In this article, Anton van Heerden unpacks the truth behind offshore hiring, why South African professionals are part of the solution, and how to build a global team that’s both high- performing and human-centered.
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GLOBAL PAYROLL MAGAZINE ISSUE 15
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