South Africa
Over twenty years of leadership and specialism in Talent Acquisition, Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and Employer Brand Development, blending executive search and high-volume recruitment expertise across sectors including financial services, IT, retail, FMCG, engineering, and education. Skilled in leveraging AI, advanced technologies and innovative methodologies. Modernised recruitment processes and positioned companies as employers of choice in competitive markets. Developed partnerships with executive leadership teams and driven the development of comprehensive talent strategies, ensuring robust talent pipelines aligned with business goals. Consistently delivered high-impact placements, improved retention rates, and contributed to scalable growth in fast-paced, high growth environments. Empowered high-performing recruitment teams through experienced leadership and mentorship, championing professionalism, innovation, and continuous improvement. Expertise extends to leadership development, having piloted senior programmes that elevated capabilities within South Africa’s banking and financial services sector. Firm believer that high performing human capital is the #key driver of business success. Built lasting relationships with clients and candidates, ensuring strong cultural fits and sustainable results. Industries Serviced: Financial Services & Banking | IT & Telecoms | Engineering & Manufacturing | Education I FMCG | Retail I Media, Advertising, & Marketing | Logistics & Supply Chain | Legal, Compliance, & Audit Management
SPARK Schools is a network of affordable Private Schools with 26 schools throughout Gauteng and the Western Cape. We serve over 16,000 families and have a total staff complement of over 1,500 permanent employees including 150 support/central services staff. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible and accountable for developing the Talent Acquisition Strategy and Policy in alignment with the SPARK Schools vision, mission and growth strategy. (South Africa Leads Global Education). Responsible and accountable for designing and implementing the SPARK Schools Employee Value Proposition (EVP) in conjunction with the SPARK EXCO and Marketing. Employer Brand developer and advocate Lead, manage and develop a Talent Acquisition Team responsible for the recruitment of School Leadership, Educator and School Operations staff throughout the network. Talent Acquisition Specialist and Advisor for Senior Staff roles pertaining to School Leadership and Senior Specialist Support Office Staff. Member of the Human Capital Senior Management Team reporting into the Head of Human Capital. Member of Schools Opening project team. ACHIEVEMENTS: Directed high-priority recruitment and internal mobility, consistently filling up to 20 key vacancies monthly and relocating up to 300 employees annually to optimise resource allocation. Scaled annual additional hires from 80 to 250 to support schools’ expansions, successfully placing executives and other senior specialists, including the CFO, COO, and various department heads for critical Support Head Office functions like Sales & Marketing, Business Intelligence, Property, Operations, Facilities and Data & Technology. Enhanced team performance, raising recruitment NPS from below 10 to over 20, exceeding targets, and fostering network-wide collaboration. Achieved ZAR 1,350,000 in annual savings by renegotiating contracts and SLAs
Smart Talent Africa is a modern “New Generation” Talent Acquisition and Advisory company which has been developed to meet the ever increasing and key critical Human Capital needs of developing businesses in the fast-growing and high potential business environment throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. We are experts in Talent Acquisition for all key areas of Commercial and Industrial Business from Corporate, Large/Medium Commercial and Small Businesses across a variety of both Primary and Secondary industries such as: Mining, Oil & Gas, Energy, Water, Waste, Public Utilities, Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Construction, Wholesale/Retail Trade, Automotive, Transport/Logistics, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Financial Markets, Financial Services, Insurance, Auditing/Accounting, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Management Consulting/Advisory, Advertising, Media and Real Estate. We search for and recruit across the board from Board and Director Level Appointments, Senior Management, Middle Management, Management, Specialists and other key Staff. RESPONSIBILITIES: Executive Search, Talent Mapping, Candidate Engagement, Recruitment and Onboarding Offers expertise in financial services, engineering, IT/ICT, and other sectors such as education, pharmaceutical and media/advertising, delivering recruitment solutions for functions like finance, sales, marketing, operations, and HR. Utilises advanced technology, expansive online databases, and innovative client-focused solutions, including smart pricing and guarantees, to ensure efficient, flexible, and value-driven recruitment processes. ACHIEVEMENTS: Secured RPO contracts, sustained operations, and transitioned to permanent employment at SPARK Schools, showcasing expertise in strategic talent acquisition and innovative recruitment solutions.
Ratio Recruitment: A Specialist Talent Acquisition and Advisory company. Ratio was conceived and launched with passion and commitment in 1990 to be the Recruitment Company that delivered a distinct “Professional and Personalised” service to Commercial Businesses throughout Southern Africa. Focused on achieving and maintaining critical human capital and business success "ratios" pertinent to both Ratio and our client’s businesses e.g. keeping the “ratio” of candidates presented - to - successful candidates placed as low as possible through striving for recruitment excellence and striving to help Ratio’s clients achieve lower cost-to-Income “ratios” through delivering more cost effective, successful and enduring placements. RESPONSIBILITIES: Led executive and specialist recruitment across niche markets, delivering high-calibre talent and optimising placement ratios to improve cost-to-hire efficiency. Specialised in talent acquisition for diverse sectors, including banking, IT/ICT, engineering, and FMCG, serving organisations of all sizes across South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the UAE. Built strategic partnerships with top firms, establishing Ratio Recruitment as a trusted provider and cultivating a network where top-tier candidates often transitioned into clients. Mentored and developed talent acquisition teams, fostering professional growth and career progression across the HR value chain. Executed recruitment for roles ranging from board-level appointments to operational staff, covering critical functions such as finance, sales, marketing, operations, and HR. ACHIEVEMENTS: Designed and executed a growth strategy, driving consistent year-on-year increases in revenue and profitability while optimising cash flow to ensure stability and scalable growth. Established Ratio Recruitment as a trusted agency for scarce skills placement, executive recruitment, and strategic talent advisory in South Africa’s financial services, engineering, and IT sectors.
Reporting into the Head of Group Risk and the Head of Group Learning and Development, I Formulated, developed and managed the implementation of the Senior Management and Management Learning & Development (Risk, Credit and Finance) Strategy and objectives in line with and supporting the implementation of the strategy and objectives of Group Risk and Group Learning and Development. Senior Lecturer - Risk, Credit and Finance Programmes: Olwazini/Nedbank Management Development Centre in Muldersdrift, Gauteng. Deputy Head/2 IC of Nedbank Group Learning and Development Led and managed a centralised and decentralised national team of Learning and Development Specialists
Reporting into the Director of Group Learning and Development, I Formulated, Developed and Managed the implementation of Group Leadership Learning and Development (Credit, Risk and Business Simulations) Strategy, in line with and supporting both Group Learning & Development and Group Risk's Strategy and Objectives. Managed a centralised and decentralised team of Learning and Development Specialists (Credit, Risk and Business Simulations) Senior Lecturer (Credit, Risk and Business Simulations) at the Standard Bank Management College in Morningside, Gauteng. (Now called the Standard Bank Global Leadership Development centre). Team Member and Manager assisting the McKinsey project team in the restructuring and right-sizing of Group Human Resources (Learning and Development).