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Global executive headhunters come to SA

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:27

The leading global alliance of executive search firms, IRC Global Executive Search Partners, has expanded its presence into South Africa.

IRC recently confirmed that it will partner with Cape Town-based Jack Hammer Executive Headhunters as its local member firm.

“Jack Hammer fulfils IRC’s commitment to serve clients by way of an ever-widening global executive recruitment platform,” says Sylvia MacArthur, President of the Executive Board of IRC Global Executive Search Partners.

“IRC is committed to the highest possible standards in management recruitment services, and we believe Jack Hammer’s unique style and fresh approach fit well with IRC’s global executive search boutique capabilities.”

Debbie Goodman-Bhyat, founder and managing director of Jack Hammer, which focuses on the placement of top-level executive managers, says the firm’s success stems from its ability to balance business acumen with empathy, strategic research and tenacious energy.

“We are delighted to be accepted into the globally influential IRC alliance,” says Goodman-Bhyat.

“Increasingly, companies look for the right fit when recruiting executive talent, in addition to the right qualifications. Culture, values and personal style are intangible measures, and IRC’s approach, which is global yet sensitive to localised imperatives, fits our vision. ”

Goodman-Bhyat says that Jack Hammer’s recent entry into the IRC alliance means that the company is able to offer both a global service to its clients, as well as local insight and support to IRC member firms seeking exceptional candidates in South Africa.

“In South Africa, business revolves around mutual trust. At Jack Hammer, we respect that by not sourcing candidates from client companies, not encouraging job-hopping, and not headhunting candidates who have been with a company for less than a year. We are completely committed to delivering valuable and lasting talent solutions for clients and candidates, and look forward to being able to offer value beyond South Africa‘s borders. ”