Wuzzuf

Founded
2012 in Cairo, Egypt — Wuzzuf was launched as a digital recruitment and job matching platform to modernize hiring and job search in Egypt and the wider MENA region. The platform is part of BasharSoft LLC, a tech company founded in 2009 that builds online talent-market solutions including Wuzzuf (for white-collar jobs) and Forsana (for blue-collar jobs).

Founders & Leadership
Ameer Sherif — Co-Founder & CEO (Executive Chairman of BasharSoft)

Location
Cairo, Egypt — with expanding presence in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

Industry
Tech / Human Resources / Online Recruitment Marketplace — focused on connecting job seekers with employers through digital job listings, matching algorithms, and talent-management tools.

Overview
Wuzzuf is one of Egypt’s leading online recruitment platforms, serving professionals and job seekers across various education levels and industries. The platform hosts hundreds of thousands of job postings from top employers and helps match talent with opportunities using real-time recommendations, search filters, and employer branding tools. Since its inception, Wuzzuf has processed millions of job applications and facilitated hundreds of thousands of direct hires, with more than 500,000 monthly users engaging with the platform and thousands of companies posting vacancies.

Core Features & Capabilities
Job Search & Matching: Search by role, industry, and skills with smart recommendations based on profiles.
Employer Tools & Advertising: Employers can post jobs, search candidate profiles, and manage recruitment pipelines.
Candidate Profiles & CV Tools: Job seekers build and showcase detailed profiles and CVs to attract recruiters.
Intelligent Job Recommendations: Tailored matches based on skills, experience, and job seeker behavior.
Regional Expansion Support: Services tailored for Egypt and growing coverage in the Middle East.

Target Market
Job Seekers & Professionals across experience levels and industries in Egypt and the wider MENA region.
Employers & Recruiters looking to advertise openings and access a large pool of talent.
University Graduates and Skilled Workers seeking career growth and placement opportunities.
Regional Recruiters and HR Tech Integrators needing sourcing and talent tools beyond traditional classifieds.

Value Proposition
Wuzzuf simplifies and accelerates the hiring and job search experience by offering a centralized digital platform that bridges the gap between talent and opportunity. Its value stems from:
Efficiency & Scale: Consolidating thousands of job listings and employer profiles into one searchable interface, reducing time-to-hire and time-to-apply.
Smart Matching: Algorithmic recommendations that align candidate profiles with relevant roles and help employers find fitting candidates quickly.
Data & Insights: Analytics that help employers understand talent trends and job seekers optimize their search and profile visibility.
Regional Reach: Supporting talent mobility within Egypt and across the GCC with localized job boards and employer network expansion.
Workforce Impact: Serving hundreds of thousands of users monthly and facilitating meaningful career connections, making it a pivotal tool in digital employment ecosystems.