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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In recruitment, we often question the relevance of job descriptions. At TS Recruitment, we frequently encounter candidates who hesitate to proceed without a detailed job description. Let’s have a look at a few reasons why job descriptions might be relevant [...]
As technology advances and social media becomes a more prominent part of people's lives, many hiring managers are taking advantage of the benefits of an online presence. But why is having an online presence so important for hiring managers? Let's [...]
When hiring new staff, it can be tempting to focus on experience rather than skills. After all, having a solid understanding of what the job requires is important and being able to prove that you have done it before can [...]
There is always lots of activity in recruitment or talent acquisition but often, failure to make any useful progress, sometimes it keeps hiring managers happy, for a while anyway. Enter the Rocking Horse syndrome. “Do not confuse motion and progress. [...]
