
We connect the best jobs with the best talent.
Whether you’re looking to hire the perfect match to take your team to the next level or looking for your next big career move, we’ve got you covered every step of the way.

We connect the best jobs with the best talent.
Whether you’re looking to hire the perfect match to take your team to the next level or looking for your next big career move, we’ve got you covered every step of the way.

We connect the best jobs with the best talent.
Whether you’re looking to hire the perfect match to take your team to the next level or looking for your next big career move, we’ve got you covered every step of the way.

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 small and our quality high to provide you with a curated 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 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. By constantly nurturing these, we’ve transformed the traditional recruitment approach to one of mutual understanding and collaboration, creating relationships of longevity, not only for ourselves but also between our clients and candidates.
Career Mentoring & Interview Prep
Career Mentoring
& Interview Prep
The job search can be daunting for new talent and young agencies. Whether you’re hiring your first creative 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 ensure the smoothest road to your most ambitious goals.
Get access to
award winning candidates.
Get access to award winning candidates.
Get access to
award winning candidates.
Our talented candidates have gone on to win awards such as the Cannes Grand Prix, D&AD Pencils, Loeries and much more, shaping both the local and international creative landscapes over the last 20 years. We feel honoured to be a part of their journeys. We recruit for all roles in an agency/corporate:
Our talented candidates have gone on to win awards such as the Cannes Grand Prix, D&AD Pencils, Loeries and much more, shaping both the local and international creative landscapes over the last 20 years. We feel honoured to be a part of their journeys. We recruit for all roles in an agency/corporate:
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 at all levels and languages. From young copywriters to your next editor-in-chief, we work with the best in the industry.
Strategists
Brand
Digital
Excellent brand architects understand the importance of good strategy and have a profound understanding of current and timeless trends, all packaged to yield the best results.
Account Management
Client Services
Project
Our agency is our relationships, so we understand the importance of great people who bring in new business and build and maintain long-lasting partnerships to ensure successful portfolio management.
Operations
Traffic
HR
Managing people can be like herding cats, but someone has to keep everyone else on track. From traffic tacticians and HR heroes to Operation Heads, system experts are integral to any team’s success.
Marketers
Social
Traditional
In an ever-changing digital landscape of targeting and algorithms, no team is complete without expert marketers. From seasoned marketing directors to an SEO SWAT team, they ensure all creative efforts find the right audiences.
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 at all levels and languages. From young copywriters to your next editor-in-chief, we work with the best in the industry.
Strategists
Brand
Digital
Excellent brand architects understand the importance of good strategy and have a profound understanding of current and timeless trends, all packaged to yield the best results.
Account Management
Client Services
Project
Our agency is our relationships, so we understand the importance of great people who bring in new business and build and maintain long-lasting partnerships to ensure successful portfolio management.
Operations
Traffic
HR
Managing people can be like herding cats, but someone has to keep everyone else on track. From traffic tacticians and HR heroes to Operation Heads, system experts are integral to any team’s success.
Marketers
Social
Traditional
In an ever-changing digital landscape of targeting and algorithms, no team is complete without expert marketers. From seasoned marketing directors to an SEO SWAT team, they ensure all creative efforts find the right audiences.
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 at all levels and languages. From young copywriters to your next editor-in-chief, we work with the best in the industry.
Strategists
Brand
Digital
Excellent brand architects understand the importance of good strategy and have a profound understanding of current and timeless trends, all packaged to yield the best results.
Account Management
Client Services
Project
Our agency is our relationships, so we understand the importance of great people who bring in new business and build and maintain long-lasting partnerships to ensure successful portfolio management.
Operations
Traffic
HR
Managing people can be like herding cats, but someone has to keep everyone else on track. From traffic tacticians and HR heroes to Operation Heads, system experts are integral to any team’s success.
Marketers
Social
Traditional
In an ever-changing digital landscape of targeting and algorithms, no team is complete without expert marketers. From seasoned marketing directors to an SEO SWAT team, they ensure all creative efforts find the right audiences.
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 at all levels and languages. From young copywriters to your next editor-in-chief, we work with the best in the industry.
Strategists
Brand
Digital
Excellent brand architects understand the importance of good strategy and have a profound understanding of current and timeless trends, all packaged to yield the best results.
Account Management
Client Services
Project
Our agency is our relationships, so we understand the importance of great people who bring in new business and build and maintain long-lasting partnerships to ensure successful portfolio management.
Operations
Traffic
HR
Managing people can be like herding cats, but someone has to keep everyone else on track. From traffic tacticians and HR heroes to Operation Heads, system experts are integral to any team’s success.
Marketers
Social
Traditional
In an ever-changing digital landscape of targeting and algorithms, no team is complete without expert marketers. From seasoned marketing directors to an SEO SWAT team, they ensure all creative efforts find the right audiences.
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 at all levels and languages. From young copywriters to your next editor-in-chief, we work with the best in the industry.
Strategists
Brand
Digital
Excellent brand architects understand the importance of good strategy and have a profound understanding of current and timeless trends, all packaged to yield the best results.
Account Management
Client Services
Project
Our agency is our relationships, so we understand the importance of great people who bring in new business and build and maintain long-lasting partnerships to ensure successful portfolio management.
Operations
Traffic
HR
Managing people can be like herding cats, but someone has to keep everyone else on track. From traffic tacticians and HR heroes to Operation Heads, system experts are integral to any team’s success.
Marketers
Social
Traditional
In an ever-changing digital landscape of targeting and algorithms, no team is complete without expert marketers. From seasoned marketing directors to an SEO SWAT team, they ensure all creative efforts find the right audiences.
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 at all levels and languages. From young copywriters to your next editor-in-chief, we work with the best in the industry.
Strategists
Brand
Digital
Excellent brand architects understand the importance of good strategy and have a profound understanding of current and timeless trends, all packaged to yield the best results.
Account Management
Client Services
Project
Our agency is our relationships, so we understand the importance of great people who bring in new business and build and maintain long-lasting partnerships to ensure successful portfolio management.
Operations
Traffic
HR
Managing people can be like herding cats, but someone has to keep everyone else on track. From traffic tacticians and HR heroes to Operation Heads, system experts are integral to any team’s success.
Marketers
Social
Traditional
In an ever-changing digital landscape of targeting and algorithms, no team is complete without expert marketers. From seasoned marketing directors to an SEO SWAT team, they ensure all creative efforts find the right audiences.
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 and now regarded as one of the most respected and successful Talent Scouts in the Advertising Industry, Alex’s reputation precedes her. With a passion for people, she offers a profound understanding of aligning talent with culture.

20 years experience
Bluechip portfolio
Renowned talent strategist | Ogilvy JHB
Cocktail Queen
Ex-Director of Talent & Transformation and Board Director at Ogilvy JHB and now regarded as one of the most respected and successful Talent Scouts in the Advertising Industry, Alex’s reputation precedes her. With a passion for people, she offers a profound understanding of aligning talent with culture.


MBA | University of Reading (2024)
7 years experience
7 years experience
Creative & Strategy team building expert
Captain of FootGolf South Africa & part-time DJ
With extensive advertising and marketing experience, Adam has worked as a Head Account Manager, working with clients such as The Loeries, Nando’s, Nedbank and Investec to name a few. His experience affords him a deep understanding of agency life and its daily challenges.

MBA | University of Reading (2024)
7 years experience
7 years experience
Creative & Strategy team building expert
Captain of FootGolf South Africa & part-time DJ
With extensive advertising and marketing experience, Adam has worked as a Head Account Manager, working with clients such as The Loeries, Nando’s, Nedbank and Investec to name a few. His experience affords him a deep understanding of agency life and its daily challenges.
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!
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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