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But you’re likely facing: - High volumes of applicants to manage in short timeframes - Pressure to meet YES and B-BBEE compliance standards - Difficulty tracking placements and progress across branches or regions - Limited internal HR capacity to manage the process end-to-end ### Our Solution We’ve configured our platforms — **Neptune** and **txthr** — to support every stage of the YES recruitment process. - **txthr** manages frontline screening through automated, mobile-friendly conversations that assess candidates instantly. - **Neptune** handles structured shortlisting, approvals, onboarding, and reporting — all within a secure, centralised platform. ![](https://www.graylink.biz/hs-fs/hubfs/224.png?width=1920&height=1080&name=224.png) ### Proven Impact Whether you're placing 30 or 3,000 youth, we help you do it efficiently, compliantly, and with full visibility. - ### Hire at scale Quickly manage thousands of applicants through mobile-first pre-screening - ### Stay compliant Track every action, score, and placement to meet YES and B-BBEE reporting requirements - ### Save time Automate job ads, communication, shortlisting, and onboarding - ### Track impact Real-time dashboards show who’s hired, where, and how they’re progressing #### Help Build South Africa We’re proud to support YES - a high impact, homegrown initiative changing the future for thousands of young South Africans. 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