Tell me about the role
We talk honestly and openly about the role.
Why hire through me
Specialist recruitment, personally managed
Recruitment is not simply about finding someone with the right job title. It is about understanding the business, the people, the challenges and the experience required to make a meaningful contribution.
With over 30 years of specialist recruitment experience, I work directly with clients to identify professionals who bring the right expertise, judgement and cultural fit.
My core focus is PR, communications, marketing and advertising, from agency client service and corporate communications to senior leadership and selected executive or fractional appointments.
Every assignment is personally managed, with a focus on quality rather than volume.
- A personally screened shortlistOnly people I would stake my own name on.
- Specialist, not generalistPR, communications, marketing & advertising.
- You deal with me directlyNever a junior, never a call centre.
- No AI, no volume fillerConsidered candidates, not a CV dump.
- South African expertise, international reachSouth Africa | Selected International Recruitment
- 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. The time required depends on the role, seniority, market and availability of suitable candidates.
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 agency client service and corporate communications to senior leadership and selected executive or fractional appointments.
- 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.
Specialist recruitment across PR, Communications, Marketing and Advertising, with selected executive and fractional appointments. I also undertake selected specialist searches outside these core disciplines where I have been specifically engaged by a client.
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
South African expertise. International 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 AfricaInternational Employers Recruiting South African Talent
Are you an international organisation looking to recruit experienced professionals in South Africa?
I work with overseas employers seeking specialist PR, communications, marketing and advertising talent, whether for locally based positions, remote appointments or selected international opportunities.
My international recruitment experience includes placements in the UAE, Mauritius and Nigeria, as well as working with a US employer recruiting South Africa-based talent.
I remain open to suitable international recruitment assignments and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements.
Discuss Your Recruitment RequirementsEmployer 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 long does a search take?
The time required depends on the role, seniority, market and availability of suitable candidates.
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. Depending on client requirements, I recruit for permanent, fixed-term contract, interim, consulting and fractional appointments. Remote and hybrid opportunities are considered according to individual client requirements and candidate eligibility.
Can you hire for international companies?
Yes. My international recruitment experience includes placements in the UAE, Mauritius and Nigeria, as well as working with a US employer recruiting South Africa-based talent. I remain open to suitable international recruitment assignments.
Why use you instead of a big agency?
You deal with me directly, never a junior or a call centre. Every assignment is personally managed 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.