Executive Search
Some appointments are too important to advertise. Our executive search service is a discreet, mandated process for senior and board-level roles where the shortlist has to be right the first time.
How we deliver executive search
We approach executive search as market intelligence work, not CV matching. We map the leadership landscape in your sector, approach proven performers confidentially — including those not looking — and assess each against the technical, commercial and cultural demands of your organisation before you ever see a name.
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Confidential, mandated search for senior and board-level appointments
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Direct approach to proven leaders, including passive candidates
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Structured assessment against technical, commercial and cultural criteria
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Full market feedback: who was approached, who declined and why
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Offer negotiation and onboarding support through to probation
Executive Search FAQs
How is executive search different from normal recruitment?
Executive search is a proactive, mandated process. Rather than advertising and screening applicants, we identify and approach a defined universe of proven leaders directly and confidentially, then assess them against your specific brief. It is designed for roles where the cost of a wrong hire is highest.
Is the search confidential?
Yes. Searches are run discreetly — candidates only learn the identity of the hiring organisation when it is appropriate, and sensitive replacements can be managed without market speculation.
Which leadership roles do you recruit for?
Managing directors, general managers, directors, operations executives and other senior leadership roles across every sector we serve in South Africa.