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:

  • 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

Alex Leontsinis

Founder

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.

Alex Leontsinis

Founder

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.

Adam Leontsinis

Director

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.

Adam Leontsinis

Director

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!

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