South Africa's pre-eminent academic recruitment partner
An all-inclusive recruitment solutions group connecting universities, councils and corporates with the scarce, critical leadership talent that shapes their future.
TRUSTED BY SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING INSTITUTIONS & UNIVERSITIES
1978
The year our journey began, over four decades of continual growth.
13
Vice-Chancellor & Rector appointments, plus countless senior academics.
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%
Proudly South African, home-grown B-BBEE Level 1 organisation.
6
mo
Guarantee on every placement, risk-free hiring decisions.
An incredible journey, 45 years on
WHO WE ARE
We listen, we advise, we deliver.
At Academic Partners we have observed, noted and adapted to an ever-changing educational landscape, bringing more meaningful and affordable products to bear. Be it the classic approach to academic recruitment we've become renowned for, or our new menu of piecemeal offerings designed to save you time and money.
Unique pre- and post-delivery activities that protect both your brand and ours.
Unparalleled assessment through our proprietary ABAC methodology.
Ever-changing global techniques applied to local conditions.
Regardless of your recruitment need, we can provide a solution
From classic A to Z executive search to inexpensive bespoke products, a complete, all-inclusive menu built around how you actually hire.
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Classic A to Z Recruitment
End-to-end accessing, assessing, pre-placement checks and post-placement support, including executive search and advertising.
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Executive Search
Discreet, highly interactive headhunting of top-end corporate and academic leaders, retained, exclusive assignments only.
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Bespoke Recruitment
Flexible, inexpensive piecemeal products, response handling, ABAC assessment, profiling or background checks à la carte.
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GEAR Advertising
The ‘right’ copy and the ‘right’ mix of digital & print media, using the GEAR technique to convert passive readers into applicants.
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Temporary Solutions
Provision of interim ‘gatekeeper’ talent, experienced executives to hold critical posts while you appoint permanently.
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ResearchGate Postings
As Africa's official ResearchGate reseller, we place your roles in front of the continent's research and academic community.
OUR DIFFERENTIATOR
The ABAC™ method
The Activity-Based Assessment & Confirmation tool is intellectual property developed by Executive Partners, renowned for its ability to discern between those who ‘talk the walk’ and those who can actually walk the talk.
Developed specifically for local conditions, ABAC underpins every assignment, paired with behavioural profiling, ‘fitability’ interviewing and rigorous background checks.
I’ve been involved with Academic Partners for many years and cherish their personal touch … never about money, more about client needs and adding value … team members complement one another … technically infused and aligned with UWC … particularly impressed with their professionalism, execution of engagements and the level of comfort I derived having them as our ‘partners’.
Manie Regal
Finance Executive
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Just a word of thanks for your patience and diligence in terms of the UCT opportunity. Although I am in negotiation stage of potentially being taken on, it has been an interesting walk with Academic Partners. Regardless of the final outcome, I need to complement you personally on the manner in which you managed the whole process, which attests to the value that you add to your profession. Well done!
Nigel Haupt
Director, Physical Planning Unit
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The Vice-Chancellor and Rector Assignment was afforded to Academic Partners as a result of them being highly recommended. In our 105 year history, this is the first time we have called for outside help in appointing our senior most post. Academic Partners initiated this assignment with convincing professionalism, enthusiasm and speed and made useful contributions in developing our need. The UFS Council also expressed it’s appreciation for the efficient and professional manner in which the assignment was conducted and concluded.
Lourens Geyer
HR Director
PARTNERSHIPS & NETWORKS
Connected to the right communities
AFRICA'S APPOINTED RESELLER
ResearchGate
Our organisation is the official ResearchGate reseller for Africa, placing research-affiliated and commercial roles in front of millions of academics.
