We connect the best jobs with the best talent.
We connect exceptional people with leading businesses across advertising, marketing, media and the wider creative industries. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or building a high-performing team, we’re here to make the right connection.
We connect the best jobs with the best talent.
We connect exceptional people with leading businesses across advertising, marketing, media and the wider creative industries. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or building a high-performing team, we’re here to make the right connection.
We connect the best jobs with the best talent.
We connect exceptional people with leading businesses across advertising, marketing, media and the wider creative industries. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or building a high-performing team, we’re here to make the right connection.
35+
35+
Happy Clients
35+
Happy Clients
200+
200+
Candidates placed
Candidates placed
30+
30+
Years of recruitment experience
Years of recruitment experience
30+
Years of recruitment experience
Trusted by the best
Trusted by the best
Trusted by the best
How it works
How it works
How it works
How it works
How it works
What sets us apart?
What sets us apart?
What sets us apart?
Quality Over Quantity
We keep our talent pool carefully curated and our standards high to provide you with a shortlist of only the best candidates suited to your team's needs and goals. All our candidates undergo an extensive vetting and interview process to ensure we have the best people on hand while also nurturing young talent.
Personal Approach
Our business has, and always will, thrive on our personal touch. We care deeply about our candidates and partners and strive to foster bespoke experiences with our network to ensure all parties’ ambitions for the future align.
Impeccable Reputation
Being true to ourselves and having honest, approachable values have earned us many long-standing relationships within our industry. We’ve transformed the traditional recruitment approach into one built on mutual understanding and collaboration, creating long-lasting relationships not only for ourselves, but between our clients and candidates too.
Career Mentoring & Interview Prep
Career Mentoring
& Interview Prep
Finding the right job or the right person for your team can be daunting. Whether you’re making a key hire, building a team or going for that big interview, we’re always available to chat. We’re here to share what we’ve learnt over the years to help make the journey as smooth as possible.
Get access to
industry-leading talent.
Get access to industry-leading talent.
Get access to
industry-leading talent.
Our network spans the advertising, marketing and media landscape, from award-winning creatives and marketing experts to strategists and leaders across client service, commercial and operations. We partner with agencies, media businesses and in-house brand teams to connect them with exceptional people who understand their industries and can make an immediate impact.
Our network spans the advertising, marketing and media landscape, from award-winning creatives and marketing experts to strategists and leaders across client service, commercial and operations. We partner with agencies, media businesses and in-house brand teams to connect them with exceptional people who understand their industries and can make an immediate impact.
Creatives
Art Direction
Design
From Junior Designers to Chief Creative Officers and everything in between, our people are creative specialists in every area, including art direction (BTL, TTL, ATL), design (graphic, product, UX, UI, DTP), motion and animation, illustration, videography, photography and more. Just don’t tell them to ‘make it pop’.
Writers
Copy
SEO
The best and brightest wordsmiths create the voice of your business and the brands you work with. From conceptual copywriters and content specialists to editors, SEO experts and senior creative leaders, we work with the best in the industry.
Strategists
Brand
Media
They see what the rest of us don’t. From Brand, Digital and Media Strategists to senior strategic leaders, we connect businesses with thinkers who understand audiences, culture, brands and business.
Account Management
Client Services
Commercial
Great client service is about much more than keeping everyone happy. From Account Managers and Client Service specialists to Business Development and Commercial leaders, we connect businesses with people who build relationships, grow accounts and create long-term value.
Operations
Project
People
Herding cats is a skill. From Project Managers and Traffic Managers to Producers, Operations specialists and HR leaders, we connect businesses with the people who keep everything organised, efficient and moving forward.
Marketers
Brand & Social
Digital
Getting people to notice is one thing. Getting them to care is another. From Brand and Social specialists to Digital, Performance and CRM leaders, we connect businesses with marketers who know how to build brands, reach audiences and drive growth.
Creatives
Art Direction
Design
From Junior Designers to Chief Creative Officers and everything in between, our people are creative specialists in every area, including art direction (BTL, TTL, ATL), design (graphic, product, UX, UI, DTP), motion and animation, illustration, videography, photography and more. Just don’t tell them to ‘make it pop’.
Writers
Copy
SEO
The best and brightest wordsmiths create the voice of your business and the brands you work with. From conceptual copywriters and content specialists to editors, SEO experts and senior creative leaders, we work with the best in the industry.
Strategists
Brand
Media
They see what the rest of us don’t. From Brand, Digital and Media Strategists to senior strategic leaders, we connect businesses with thinkers who understand audiences, culture, brands and business.
Account Management
Client Services
Commercial
Great client service is about much more than keeping everyone happy. From Account Managers and Client Service specialists to Business Development and Commercial leaders, we connect businesses with people who build relationships, grow accounts and create long-term value.
Operations
Project
People
Herding cats is a skill. From Project Managers and Traffic Managers to Producers, Operations specialists and HR leaders, we connect businesses with the people who keep everything organised, efficient and moving forward.
Marketers
Brand & Social
Digital
Getting people to notice is one thing. Getting them to care is another. From Brand and Social specialists to Digital, Performance and CRM leaders, we connect businesses with marketers who know how to build brands, reach audiences and drive growth.
Creatives
Art Direction
Design
From Junior Designers to Chief Creative Officers and everything in between, our people are creative specialists in every area, including art direction (BTL, TTL, ATL), design (graphic, product, UX, UI, DTP), motion and animation, illustration, videography, photography and more. Just don’t tell them to ‘make it pop’.
Writers
Copy
SEO
The best and brightest wordsmiths create the voice of your business and the brands you work with. From conceptual copywriters and content specialists to editors, SEO experts and senior creative leaders, we work with the best in the industry.
Strategists
Brand
Media
They see what the rest of us don’t. From Brand, Digital and Media Strategists to senior strategic leaders, we connect businesses with thinkers who understand audiences, culture, brands and business.
Account Management
Client Services
Commercial
Great client service is about much more than keeping everyone happy. From Account Managers and Client Service specialists to Business Development and Commercial leaders, we connect businesses with people who build relationships, grow accounts and create long-term value.
Operations
Project
People
Herding cats is a skill. From Project Managers and Traffic Managers to Producers, Operations specialists and HR leaders, we connect businesses with the people who keep everything organised, efficient and moving forward.
Marketers
Brand & Social
Digital
Getting people to notice is one thing. Getting them to care is another. From Brand and Social specialists to Digital, Performance and CRM leaders, we connect businesses with marketers who know how to build brands, reach audiences and drive growth.
Creatives
Art Direction
Design
From Junior Designers to Chief Creative Officers and everything in between, our people are creative specialists in every area, including art direction (BTL, TTL, ATL), design (graphic, product, UX, UI, DTP), motion and animation, illustration, videography, photography and more. Just don’t tell them to ‘make it pop’.
Writers
Copy
SEO
The best and brightest wordsmiths create the voice of your business and the brands you work with. From conceptual copywriters and content specialists to editors, SEO experts and senior creative leaders, we work with the best in the industry.
Strategists
Brand
Media
They see what the rest of us don’t. From Brand, Digital and Media Strategists to senior strategic leaders, we connect businesses with thinkers who understand audiences, culture, brands and business.
Account Management
Client Services
Commercial
Great client service is about much more than keeping everyone happy. From Account Managers and Client Service specialists to Business Development and Commercial leaders, we connect businesses with people who build relationships, grow accounts and create long-term value.
Operations
Project
People
Herding cats is a skill. From Project Managers and Traffic Managers to Producers, Operations specialists and HR leaders, we connect businesses with the people who keep everything organised, efficient and moving forward.
Marketers
Brand & Social
Digital
Getting people to notice is one thing. Getting them to care is another. From Brand and Social specialists to Digital, Performance and CRM leaders, we connect businesses with marketers who know how to build brands, reach audiences and drive growth.
Creatives
Art Direction
Design
From Junior Designers to Chief Creative Officers and everything in between, our people are creative specialists in every area, including art direction (BTL, TTL, ATL), design (graphic, product, UX, UI, DTP), motion and animation, illustration, videography, photography and more. Just don’t tell them to ‘make it pop’.
Writers
Copy
SEO
The best and brightest wordsmiths create the voice of your business and the brands you work with. From conceptual copywriters and content specialists to editors, SEO experts and senior creative leaders, we work with the best in the industry.
Strategists
Brand
Media
They see what the rest of us don’t. From Brand, Digital and Media Strategists to senior strategic leaders, we connect businesses with thinkers who understand audiences, culture, brands and business.
Account Management
Client Services
Commercial
Great client service is about much more than keeping everyone happy. From Account Managers and Client Service specialists to Business Development and Commercial leaders, we connect businesses with people who build relationships, grow accounts and create long-term value.
Operations
Project
People
Herding cats is a skill. From Project Managers and Traffic Managers to Producers, Operations specialists and HR leaders, we connect businesses with the people who keep everything organised, efficient and moving forward.
Marketers
Brand & Social
Digital
Getting people to notice is one thing. Getting them to care is another. From Brand and Social specialists to Digital, Performance and CRM leaders, we connect businesses with marketers who know how to build brands, reach audiences and drive growth.
Creatives
Art Direction
Design
From Junior Designers to Chief Creative Officers and everything in between, our people are creative specialists in every area, including art direction (BTL, TTL, ATL), design (graphic, product, UX, UI, DTP), motion and animation, illustration, videography, photography and more. Just don’t tell them to ‘make it pop’.
Writers
Copy
SEO
The best and brightest wordsmiths create the voice of your business and the brands you work with. From conceptual copywriters and content specialists to editors, SEO experts and senior creative leaders, we work with the best in the industry.
Strategists
Brand
Media
They see what the rest of us don’t. From Brand, Digital and Media Strategists to senior strategic leaders, we connect businesses with thinkers who understand audiences, culture, brands and business.
Account Management
Client Services
Commercial
Great client service is about much more than keeping everyone happy. From Account Managers and Client Service specialists to Business Development and Commercial leaders, we connect businesses with people who build relationships, grow accounts and create long-term value.
Operations
Project
People
Herding cats is a skill. From Project Managers and Traffic Managers to Producers, Operations specialists and HR leaders, we connect businesses with the people who keep everything organised, efficient and moving forward.
Marketers
Brand & Social
Digital
Getting people to notice is one thing. Getting them to care is another. From Brand and Social specialists to Digital, Performance and CRM leaders, we connect businesses with marketers who know how to build brands, reach audiences and drive growth.
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
AWARD WINNING TALENT
Our Team
Our Team
Our Team
20+ years experience
Bluechip portfolio
Renowned talent strategist | Ogilvy JHB
Cocktail Queen
Ex-Director of Talent & Transformation and Board Director at Ogilvy JHB, Alex is one of the most respected talent specialists in the advertising and marketing industry. With more than 20 years of experience and an incredible industry network, she has a real understanding of people, culture and what makes the right hire work across agencies, media businesses and in-house teams.
20+ years experience
Bluechip portfolio
Renowned talent strategist | Ogilvy JHB
Cocktail Queen
Ex-Director of Talent & Transformation and Board Director at Ogilvy JHB, Alex is one of the most respected talent specialists in the advertising and marketing industry. With more than 20 years of experience and an incredible industry network, she has a real understanding of people, culture and what makes the right hire work across agencies, media businesses and in-house teams.
MBA | University of Reading (2024)
10 years experience
10 years experience
Creative & Marketing team building expert
Captain of FootGolf South Africa & part-time DJ
With extensive advertising, marketing and recruitment experience, Adam previously worked in senior account management across clients including Nando’s, The Loeries, Nedbank and Investec. Backed by an MBA and first-hand industry experience, he now specialises in building high-performing creative, marketing, strategy and commercial teams, with a deep understanding of the people and skills modern businesses need to grow.
MBA | University of Reading (2024)
10 years experience
10 years experience
Creative & Marketing team building expert
Captain of FootGolf South Africa & part-time DJ
With extensive advertising, marketing and recruitment experience, Adam previously worked in senior account management across clients including Nando’s, The Loeries, Nedbank and Investec. Backed by an MBA and first-hand industry experience, he now specialises in building high-performing creative, marketing, strategy and commercial teams, with a deep understanding of the people and skills modern businesses need to grow.
Don’t take our word for it
Don’t take our word for it
Don’t take our word for it
Tseliso Rangaka
Africa Creative Lead
Studio X (WPP/Coca-Cola)
Alex (and her team at BestTalent) are more connected to talent, especially creatives than anyone else in the industry. What’s more, she actually cares about the people she works with on a personal level. I’ve known, and worked with her, for many years. I guarantee you won’t find better. No resources here. Just great, professional, talent.
Terry Mckenna
Executive Creative Director
The Odd Number
Finding great creative talent can be a pretty difficult thing to do, yet somehow, the team at BestTalent seem to always be able to find exactly the right type of people we are looking for.
Sharleen James
Chairperson ACA, Director
Accenture Song
I’ve known Alex Leontsinis for decades, and her company, BestTalent, is truly outstanding. They’re deeply connected within the industry, operate with a high level of professionalism, and are always ready to go the extra mile to meet client needs. Efficient reliable, they consistently deliver beyond expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend Best Talent to anyone looking for top-tier recruitment and placement services.
Elise Carmody
Creative Team Manager
OUTsurance
I had the pleasure of working with Adam, who consistently delivered top-quality candidates who have become key members of my team. His ability to match candidates with our needs has been a game-changer.
Fran Luckin
Chief Creative Officer
VML
No one working in the field knows the industry and the people in it quite like Alex does. Having been an industry insider for so long gives her a real edge. And she and Adam are always accessible and available.
Nomfundo Myeni
Award-winning Copywriter
When it comes to negotiating an offer that's in your best interest, Adam is the guy who will put your needs first. His relentless pursuit of securing the right deal for you is what sets him apart from other recruiters. He doesn't mind having uncomfortable conversations on your behalf and goes out of his way to make sure your voice is heard. He is a top-tier recruiter. I 100% recommend him and his team.
Fu’ad Kasu
Creative Director
Happy Friday
What do BestTalent and the Ghostbusters have in common? They’re the only people you call when you need to get a job done. Properly. I’ve known Alex for years; she and her very reliable team have always helped me and other young creatives secure the best working environments!
Tseliso Rangaka
Africa Creative Lead
Studio X (WPP/Coca-Cola)
Alex (and her team at BestTalent) are more connected to talent, especially creatives than anyone else in the industry. What’s more, she actually cares about the people she works with on a personal level. I’ve known, and worked with her, for many years. I guarantee you won’t find better. No resources here. Just great, professional, talent.
Terry Mckenna
Executive Creative Director
The Odd Number
Finding great creative talent can be a pretty difficult thing to do, yet somehow, the team at BestTalent seem to always be able to find exactly the right type of people we are looking for.
Sharleen James
Chairperson ACA, Director
Accenture Song
I’ve known Alex Leontsinis for decades, and her company, BestTalent, is truly outstanding. They’re deeply connected within the industry, operate with a high level of professionalism, and are always ready to go the extra mile to meet client needs. Efficient reliable, they consistently deliver beyond expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend Best Talent to anyone looking for top-tier recruitment and placement services.
Elise Carmody
Creative Team Manager
OUTsurance
I had the pleasure of working with Adam, who consistently delivered top-quality candidates who have become key members of my team. His ability to match candidates with our needs has been a game-changer.
Fran Luckin
Chief Creative Officer
VML
No one working in the field knows the industry and the people in it quite like Alex does. Having been an industry insider for so long gives her a real edge. And she and Adam are always accessible and available.
Nomfundo Myeni
Award-winning Copywriter
When it comes to negotiating an offer that's in your best interest, Adam is the guy who will put your needs first. His relentless pursuit of securing the right deal for you is what sets him apart from other recruiters. He doesn't mind having uncomfortable conversations on your behalf and goes out of his way to make sure your voice is heard. He is a top-tier recruiter. I 100% recommend him and his team.
Fu’ad Kasu
Creative Director
Happy Friday
What do BestTalent and the Ghostbusters have in common? They’re the only people you call when you need to get a job done. Properly. I’ve known Alex for years; she and her very reliable team have always helped me and other young creatives secure the best working environments!
Tseliso Rangaka
Africa Creative Lead
Studio X (WPP/Coca-Cola)
Alex (and her team at BestTalent) are more connected to talent, especially creatives than anyone else in the industry. What’s more, she actually cares about the people she works with on a personal level. I’ve known, and worked with her, for many years. I guarantee you won’t find better. No resources here. Just great, professional, talent.
Terry Mckenna
Executive Creative Director
The Odd Number
Finding great creative talent can be a pretty difficult thing to do, yet somehow, the team at BestTalent seem to always be able to find exactly the right type of people we are looking for.
Sharleen James
Chairperson ACA, Director
Accenture Song
I’ve known Alex Leontsinis for decades, and her company, BestTalent, is truly outstanding. They’re deeply connected within the industry, operate with a high level of professionalism, and are always ready to go the extra mile to meet client needs. Efficient reliable, they consistently deliver beyond expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend Best Talent to anyone looking for top-tier recruitment and placement services.
Elise Carmody
Creative Team Manager
OUTsurance
I had the pleasure of working with Adam, who consistently delivered top-quality candidates who have become key members of my team. His ability to match candidates with our needs has been a game-changer.
Fran Luckin
Chief Creative Officer
VML
No one working in the field knows the industry and the people in it quite like Alex does. Having been an industry insider for so long gives her a real edge. And she and Adam are always accessible and available.
Nomfundo Myeni
Award-winning Copywriter
When it comes to negotiating an offer that's in your best interest, Adam is the guy who will put your needs first. His relentless pursuit of securing the right deal for you is what sets him apart from other recruiters. He doesn't mind having uncomfortable conversations on your behalf and goes out of his way to make sure your voice is heard. He is a top-tier recruiter. I 100% recommend him and his team.
Fu’ad Kasu
Creative Director
Happy Friday
What do BestTalent and the Ghostbusters have in common? They’re the only people you call when you need to get a job done. Properly. I’ve known Alex for years; she and her very reliable team have always helped me and other young creatives secure the best working environments!
Tseliso Rangaka
Africa Creative Lead
Studio X (WPP/Coca-Cola)
Alex (and her team at BestTalent) are more connected to talent, especially creatives than anyone else in the industry. What’s more, she actually cares about the people she works with on a personal level. I’ve known, and worked with her, for many years. I guarantee you won’t find better. No resources here. Just great, professional, talent.
Terry Mckenna
Executive Creative Director
The Odd Number
Finding great creative talent can be a pretty difficult thing to do, yet somehow, the team at BestTalent seem to always be able to find exactly the right type of people we are looking for.
Sharleen James
Chairperson ACA, Director
Accenture Song
I’ve known Alex Leontsinis for decades, and her company, BestTalent, is truly outstanding. They’re deeply connected within the industry, operate with a high level of professionalism, and are always ready to go the extra mile to meet client needs. Efficient reliable, they consistently deliver beyond expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend Best Talent to anyone looking for top-tier recruitment and placement services.
Elise Carmody
Creative Team Manager
OUTsurance
I had the pleasure of working with Adam, who consistently delivered top-quality candidates who have become key members of my team. His ability to match candidates with our needs has been a game-changer.
Fran Luckin
Chief Creative Officer
VML
No one working in the field knows the industry and the people in it quite like Alex does. Having been an industry insider for so long gives her a real edge. And she and Adam are always accessible and available.
Nomfundo Myeni
Award-winning Copywriter
When it comes to negotiating an offer that's in your best interest, Adam is the guy who will put your needs first. His relentless pursuit of securing the right deal for you is what sets him apart from other recruiters. He doesn't mind having uncomfortable conversations on your behalf and goes out of his way to make sure your voice is heard. He is a top-tier recruiter. I 100% recommend him and his team.
Fu’ad Kasu
Creative Director
Happy Friday
What do BestTalent and the Ghostbusters have in common? They’re the only people you call when you need to get a job done. Properly. I’ve known Alex for years; she and her very reliable team have always helped me and other young creatives secure the best working environments!
Tseliso Rangaka
Africa Creative Lead
Studio X (WPP/Coca-Cola)
Alex (and her team at BestTalent) are more connected to talent, especially creatives than anyone else in the industry. What’s more, she actually cares about the people she works with on a personal level. I’ve known, and worked with her, for many years. I guarantee you won’t find better. No resources here. Just great, professional, talent.
Terry Mckenna
Executive Creative Director
The Odd Number
Finding great creative talent can be a pretty difficult thing to do, yet somehow, the team at BestTalent seem to always be able to find exactly the right type of people we are looking for.
Sharleen James
Chairperson ACA, Director
Accenture Song
I’ve known Alex Leontsinis for decades, and her company, BestTalent, is truly outstanding. They’re deeply connected within the industry, operate with a high level of professionalism, and are always ready to go the extra mile to meet client needs. Efficient reliable, they consistently deliver beyond expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend Best Talent to anyone looking for top-tier recruitment and placement services.
Elise Carmody
Creative Team Manager
OUTsurance
I had the pleasure of working with Adam, who consistently delivered top-quality candidates who have become key members of my team. His ability to match candidates with our needs has been a game-changer.
Fran Luckin
Chief Creative Officer
VML
No one working in the field knows the industry and the people in it quite like Alex does. Having been an industry insider for so long gives her a real edge. And she and Adam are always accessible and available.
Nomfundo Myeni
Award-winning Copywriter
When it comes to negotiating an offer that's in your best interest, Adam is the guy who will put your needs first. His relentless pursuit of securing the right deal for you is what sets him apart from other recruiters. He doesn't mind having uncomfortable conversations on your behalf and goes out of his way to make sure your voice is heard. He is a top-tier recruiter. I 100% recommend him and his team.
Fu’ad Kasu
Creative Director
Happy Friday
What do BestTalent and the Ghostbusters have in common? They’re the only people you call when you need to get a job done. Properly. I’ve known Alex for years; she and her very reliable team have always helped me and other young creatives secure the best working environments!
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