Tell me about the role
We talk honestly and openly about the role.
Why hire through me
Hire the person who tells your story right
I am not an agency. I am one specialist recruiter with over thirty years in PR, Marketing and Communications. When you brief me, you deal with me, from first conversation to signed offer. Every CV that reaches you has been read by me, and every candidate personally screened and interviewed by me.
- A personally screened shortlistOnly people I would stake my own name on.
- Specialist, not generalistPR, Marketing & Comms is all I do.
- You deal with me directlyNever a junior, never a call centre.
- No AI, no volume fillerConsidered candidates, not a CV dump.
- Local & international reachAcross South Africa and worldwide.
- Pay only on a successful hireTransparent placement fees, agreed upfront.
How it works
Simple, personal, and built around your role
I go and find them
I draw on thirty years of experience, strong relationships, a carefully curated database of trusted candidates, as well as access to specialised professionals who are not actively looking. I personally screen every candidate.
You get a real shortlist
A carefully considered shortlist of candidates I genuinely believe in, typically delivered within days rather than weeks.
You hire with confidence
I support you throughout the interview process, offer stage and onboarding, and remain closely involved to ensure a successful, lasting placement.
What I recruit
Senior communications talent, end to end
From board-level leaders to the specialists who deliver the work, whether permanent, fractional, remote or hybrid.
- Communications DirectorsHeads of Communications and PR leadership.
- PR Account Directors & ManagersAgency and in-house account leadership.
- Marketing Managers & HeadsMarketing leadership and brand ownership.
- Brand & Content LeadsStorytelling, content and campaign specialists.
- Fractional & Interim LeadersFractional COO, CMO and interim comms leads.
- Internal Comms & Public AffairsEmployee communications and public affairs.
My specialism is PR, Marketing and Communications, and that is where most of my work is focused. However, my experience extends well beyond these areas. I also recruit across advertising, graphic design, digital, copywriting, content, event management, and a wide range of general business roles. If you’re hiring for a role outside these disciplines, please don’t hesitate to ask. If I can help, I will. If not, I’ll be honest and, where possible, point you in the right direction.
Why work with me
Not an agency, one person
One point of contact
You brief me and you hear back from me. No handovers, no juniors learning on your role, no being passed around a team.
Quality over quantity
I take on a small number of roles at a time, so every search gets my full attention and you get a shortlist, not a shortlist of shortlists.
People who stay
A bad senior hire costs a year of momentum. I place for fit and longevity, not just to fill a seat this month.
Where I work
Local roots, global reach
Across South Africa
From my base in South Africa I recruit for businesses in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and right across the country. I already know many of the best communications people in the country.
Hire in South AfricaInternationally
I place PR, Marketing and Communications professionals for international businesses hiring into or out of South Africa, including fully remote and relocation roles.
Hire internationallyEmployer questions
The things employers usually want to know before we start. Anything else, just ask me directly.
How do you charge?
I work on a placement fee basis, so you only pay when you make a successful hire. I am completely transparent about fees and terms upfront. There are never any surprises, and never a cost to candidates.
How quickly can you deliver a shortlist?
Because I take on a small number of roles at a time, I usually deliver a considered, personally screened shortlist within days rather than weeks, which shortens your time to hire.
What if I already advertised and got nothing?
That is exactly when a specialist helps. The best senior communications people are rarely scrolling job boards. I reach them directly through relationships built over thirty years.
Do you recruit remote, hybrid and contract roles?
Yes. Alongside permanent placements I regularly fill remote, hybrid, fractional and contract positions, such as fractional COO and interim communications leaders, for both local and global teams.
Can you hire for international companies?
Yes. I place PR, Marketing and Communications talent for international businesses hiring into or out of South Africa, including fully remote roles and relocation.
Why use you instead of a big agency?
You deal with me directly, never a junior or a call centre. Every CV is read by me and every candidate is personally screened and interviewed by me. No AI, no volume filler, just people who are right for the role and likely to stay.
Ready to find your next great hire?
Tell me about the role. I will tell you honestly whether I am the right person to fill it. If I am, you will deal with me from start to finish.