We offer a full cycle Executive Search service for Board Directors and Group Executive Officers on a retained search basis. We dedicate an assignment project team of highly experienced and trusted consultants who prioritise the assignment ensuring a professional and dedicated approach and successful search and placement outcome. Our retainer and fee are highly competitive and flexible/negotiable.

Our Client Focused process consists of four pillars which all need to be successfully completed for the Executive Search to stand firmly once completed which will result in a successful and sustainable placement.

• Interfacing, on site, with our client to gain a clear specification and profile of the requirement. Position Profile and Candidate Achievements Profile.
• Gaining a clear understanding of our client’s culture to assist us in optimal candidate identification, selection and short-listing.
• Gaining a clear definition of the qualifications, experience and achievements required.
• Establishing and prioritizing in-depth screening questions.
• Planning and customizing our search plan and establishing a target list of companies and/or executives, also considering confidential vs open search and attraction.

• Retained and dedicated Executive Search Team implements the customized search plan targeting desired companies and executives.
• Marketing the opportunity to separate our client’s message of attraction from others in the market.
• Client’s company name and identification is openly shared (unless the search is confidential) in order to increase initial attraction and eliminate candidate resistance. This also aims to promote a positive employee value proposition and client brand message.
• Commitment to attract the best candidates with complete objectivity
• Continuously promoting the essential value proposition of the company and the opportunity.
• Assisting with interview preparations for both the client and the candidates.

• Progress reports can be provided to delineate market penetration, overall market receptivity and suggestions to increase effectiveness.
• Thorough screening with in-depth interviews to evaluate candidates.
• Presentation of a short listing of the most desirable candidates.
• Consultative approach in the selection process with Smart Talent acting as an extension and partner of the client’s selection team.
• Our availability to attend the client’s interviews with the candidate if required.
• Arranging of independent external candidate assessment testing if required.

• Intensive reference checking of shortlisted candidates.
• Thorough personal integrity checks conducted on the selected candidate.
• Partnering and consulting with our client to negotiate and formulate the most suitable offer for the successful candidate.
• Our extensive involvement in the offer acceptance and candidate resignation process to overcome/avoid a counter-offer scenario.
• Post acceptance and resignation assistance to help create a smooth transition for the candidate