Conrad Sevenster, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineers

Conrad contacted AIRS after he arrived in Australia, on recommendation from his South African Migration agent. Interviews were set up within 24 hours in Adelaide and later in Melbourne, resulting in Conrad accepting one of the five jobs on offer in Melbourne.

"I would like to use this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to you for your professionalism, your ability to reach the top management people for interviews, for marketing my skills, for hitting the right companies the first time round and finally to have introduced me to my current employers. From five interviews you arranged, I got five job offers. I am humbled. I am sure we will remain business associates for the many years we are kept safe."

Rob James, Senior Plant Manager, International Manufacturing Group

Rob and Seonaid James were introduced to Airs by financial consultants in London. The James family made an exploratory trip to Australia and decided on Adelaide and Sydney as their preferred locations. AIRS sourced an excellent management opportunity in Sydney which suited Rob’s expertise in Mining Engineering. Rob is well settled in his job and the family moved into their own house in March 2005.

Jean Pierre Du Plessis, Senior Forensic Accountant, Corporate Investigation

Jean was referred to AIRS by his migration agent in Pretoria. After analyzing his skills we approached a leading Adelaide company involved in computer forensics. Subsequent to several telephone interviews and proof of knowledge, Jean was appointed sight unseen and has proved a very valued member of the investigative team and is becoming known as an expert in his field.

"I was fortunate enough to have met Peter Sahb at a seminar held in Johannesburg , South Africa during 2002. I provided him with some brief descriptions of my qualifications and skills to which he requested a detailed CV. He introduced me to a delegate of the South Australian Government, who provided me with the necessary details for applying for the Independent Skilled Migration visa.

Within 2 weeks after my visa was approved I received a phone call from Peter who had sourced a job opportunity with one of the largest chartered accountant firms in Adelaide SA. Having replied positively, Peter immediately arranged a telephone interview with the prospective employer for the following day. He was present at the telephone interview with the employer and was able to clarify issues on both sides.

This process culminated in a firm job offer and a contract being sent to me in South Africa. Peter assisted me with clarifying contract provisions to the point that I was agreeable to accept and sign the contract which was quickly endorsed by the employer.

The fact that I already had a job before we moved to Australia made our transition so much easier and this was all thanks to Peter’s efforts. He even picked us up at the airport and has supported us in the time that we have been resident in Australia ."

Calvin Stead, General Manager, Automotive Components

AIRS met with Calvin during a migration seminar conducted in Johannesburg in 2002.

"I would like to take the opportunity to express my gratitude for your invaluable contribution to making our transition to a new country as smooth as possible. Not only did you successfully act as my employment agent, but you quickly became a mentor and a guide in what, at times, can seem like an impossibly arduous task of "starting again". It is this unselfish commitment to the individual that is so often lacking in other members of your profession. It is a trait that distinguishes you from your competitors and one which, I am sure will be the means to your continued success and the benefit of many new migrants to this wonderful country."

Hugo Klingenberg, Senior Electrical Planning Engineer, Distribution Company

We worked with Hugo over a period of 12 months arranging prospective employer telephone interviews, meeting with him and his family in South Africa and setting up final interviews in Australia on his arrival.

Airs was a key player in Hugo receiving a State Independent Nomination to expedite his visa. Hugo is a respected senior member of planning team for this large electricity distribution company. He has settled south of Adelaide and his family has settled well into their new environment.

"Thinking back to our family's journey in relocating to Australia, we were fortunate to have been assisted by good emigration agents, but the best memories we have was the exceptional service we received from you as employment consultant. From our first contact in Johannesburg in October 2002, subsequent visit to Adelaide in April 2003, follow up meeting in November 2003 (not to mention the numerous e-mail correspondence) up to the final interviews at the beginning of 2004 we were impressed with the level of professionalism and dedication in your service.

However, the biggest appreciation I have is the personal interest you took in our situation. At times we were quite stressed out due to the slow progress and you assisted in moving our application along. This was beyond the call of duty and is truly appreciated."