The business
The Futurelink Group
A staffing business started in a small Durban office in 1995, built on cold calls and word of mouth, and now with a home in London too.
How it started
One phone, one office, one conversation at a time
Melinda began her career in advertising and marketing, as an account executive for blue-chip clients. In 1995 she started Futurelink from a small office in Durban, with very little capital.
The early years were built on cold calling and word of mouth. Futurelink grew one relationship at a time, placing people in South African manufacturing and industry.
In 2021 Melinda opened a UK office, and Futurelink became The Futurelink Group. She leads it today as founder and CEO, from London.
In numbers
Thirty years of people
- Founded in a small office in Durban
- 1995
- Countries: South Africa and the United Kingdom
- 2
- Years of finding people the right work
- 30+
- Of placements across manufacturing and industry
- 1000s
The company
How it grew
- 1995
Futurelink opens a small office in Durban.
- 2000s
Growth through cold calling and word of mouth across manufacturing and industry.
- 2021
A UK office opens and The Futurelink Group is formed.
- 2025
Thirty years in business.
- Today
Led by Melinda as founder and CEO, from London.
Clients and candidates
What people say
Futurelink took the time to understand what we actually needed, not just the job description. The people they found are still with us.
Personal, honest and quick. It feels like working with people who care how things turn out.
They found me my first permanent role and checked in after the first month. That stayed with me.
Work with us
Hiring, or looking for work?
The Futurelink Group has its own site. Or invite Melinda to tell the story at your business event.