Candidate Connect | Specialist Recruitment, Cape Town.

Founder-led executive search for senior leadership appointments

Research-led, hands-on search with full context and continuity from briefing to appointment.

About Us

We were hesitant initially to offer exclusive mandate – but what a pleasure working with the Candidate Connect team this way. They committed to deliver, and the result was an exceptional hire for our team.

Client: Investment Banking

You are by far the most professional and efficient agency we have ever dealt with! And thanks for finding us such a special resource. We think she will fit in perfectly!

Client: FMCG

I must commend you on your great service. It's rare to have a recruitment consultant treat you like they understand service. Just so you know that it didn't go unnoticed.

Candidate: Financial Services

Thanks again for all your help! This has been the most comfortable, easy interview process I have ever gone through! You’ve set the bar really high!

Candidate: Consulting and Technology Company

Thanks again! As I mentioned you continue to hit the ball out the park with the quality and suitability of candidates you give us - great job.

Client: Financial Services

Thanks for the lovely message and for thinking of me! Thanks for professionally setting up my interviews and giving me the opportunities to be interviewed with some really great Companies and the opportunity of employment.

Candidate: Financial Services

Services we offer ~

Executive Search | Talent Mapping | Senior Recruitment Support

Financial Markets

Our team has, since inception (2000), serviced financial markets and the rare/scarce skills traditionally associated with this sector and level of "smart" required to fill key gaps in this sector. Deep experience across : Asset management, Investment Banking (Corporate Finance / Private Equity / Specialized Finance).

Manufacturing / Industrial

Our team has, since inception (2000), serviced clients across a variety of sectors. Well experienced, and with trusted processes in place, to deliver quality Executive and Senior leadership profiles across Manufacturing, Industrial, FMCG and Retail sectors.

Renewable Energy

Our team has, since 2018, serviced clients within Renewable Energy - IPP, EPC and Private Equity entities within this sector. Wind, solar, battery / storage, hybrid. Deep experience in sourcing skills in areas of Finance (including Project Finance and Transactions), Asset Managers, Site Managers, Legal, HR, ED, SED, Strategy, etc.