Why South African Private Equity Firms Are Increasingly Hiring Consultants for Their Investment Teams
South African private equity firms have traditionally favoured investment bankers for associate roles due to their expertise in transaction-heavy tasks like pipeline development, deal execution, and LBO (leveraged buy-out) modelling. This skill set has been particularly relevant in key sectors [...]
Is This the Right Time to Job Hunt in South Africa?
For job seekers in South Africa, the end of the year is often a time of contemplation. Some choose to pause their job search during the festive season, while others wonder if they should keep pushing forward. I have been [...]
Navigating Portfolio Careers for MBA Graduates
On Monday, the 9th of September, I had the privilege to engage MBA Alumni and aspiring MBA candidates at the MBA Expo. One of the things that I spoke about was portfolio careers; another colleague in the industry also touched [...]
The Key to Success: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Executive Leadership
Effective leadership is crucial for success and one key trait that can make or break a leader is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, often referred to as EQ, is the ability to recognise and understand emotions in oneself and others and [...]
Consulting firms who get their retention right!
In an industry where headhunting is the norm, especially from boutique consulting firms, it's rare to find a consulting firm where employees simply don't want to leave. Yet, some firms defy the high turnover and burnout trends typically associated with [...]
Top Tips for Consultants Wanting to Transition into the Tech Industry
In recent years, the consulting landscape in South Africa has undergone significant shifts, leading many consultants to reassess their career paths - these changes have had ripple effects throughout the South African industry, prompting a closer look at alternative career [...]
The Strategic Chief of Staff (CoS) Role: Insights from TSRecruitment
In today's dynamic business landscape, the CoS is becoming increasingly popular within organisations as a link between the C-suite and broader teams while spearheading strategic initiatives. TSRecruitment has observed a notable rise in the need for the "CoS" role, indicating [...]
Reflecting on the last 12 months of Strategy Hiring
Over the last 12 months, our clients have actively sought strategy and management consulting talent to oversee a range of strategic projects and positions. The past year has seen these professionals step into critical new roles, driving transformational change and [...]
Navigating the Shift: Insights into Career Transitions among South Africa’s Management Consultants
In recent years, the landscape of consulting careers in South Africa has undergone significant shifts, prompting consultants to reassess their professional trajectories. As global consulting firms face scrutiny and downsizing, the ramifications of these changes are felt across the South [...]
Unlocking Opportunities Beyond Management Consulting – Insights from SA’s Talent Acquisition Experts
As the trusted specialists in South Africa who guide former management consultants toward their next exciting role beyond the consulting sphere, Boni and I, seasoned professionals with extensive industry experience, are delighted to introduce a thought-provoking series of newsletters. But [...]
Navigating Talent Retention in South Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
Retaining top talent is a priority for many South African companies. While organisations face challenges in keeping top performers engaged and committed, they also have unique opportunities to refine their retention strategies and create a workplace that attracts and retains [...]
TS Recruitment Proudly Achieves Level 2 B-BBEE Status
TSR has recently achieved a Level 2 B-BBEE rating. This rating reaffirms our steadfast commitment to equity ownership, management control, skills development, and socio-economic parameters. We understand the significance of B-BBEE compliance in nurturing business partnerships and enhancing competitiveness in [...]