Our company
Our comprehensive approach and methodology offered to the market.
Our Journey
Cortez Executive Search has over 60 years of collective executive search experience across industries and our employees have experience working within various local and international search companies in South Africa. Cortez continues to map and deliver senior and strategic appointment solutions, based on our ability, experience and approach to the market by sourcing the best talent at the right time.
Cortez was rated as one of the top 10 executive search companies in the country recently by the PMR Award Association. PMR Africa did a national survey of Executive Search companies and interviews were only conducted with respondents of companies that have placed candidates in top management positions.
After 18 successful years since Linda Carter founded Cortez Executive Search, we are proud to be the search practice within EOH, which boasts one of the largest human capital consultancies.
Our five business philosophies are built into everything we do
Best People
Attract, develop and retain the best people, steered by great leaders
Partner For Life
Nurture lifelong partnerships with our clients and business partners
Right First Time
Ensure professional planning and execution underpinned by pride in all we do
Sustainable Transformation
Drive transformation and celebrate diversity
Lead & Grow
Strive to be #1 in each of our domains whilst keeping the entrepreneurial edge
Some of our Credentials
An empowered partner creating local jobs
We are a South African organisation with Black ownership of 36.19%. EOH was voted the most empowered listed ICT company by Mail & Guardian. We hold a Level 2 B-BBEE status. As part of the EOH Youth Job Creation Initiative, we employ learners and interns annually (10% of our workforce). This creates new jobs and gives the interns valuable experience. Together with our clients and partners we aim to continue to create many thousands of jobs.
View our latest BEE certificate here.
An ethical and legally compliant partner
We are an HPCSA registered supplier and APSO certified provider. APSO membership certifies that we comply with ethical recruitment standards and that our dealings within the labour recruitment sector are legally compliant and that we operate according to globally aligned best practice.
Markets & Industries – both local and international
Cortez operates across industries within both local and international businesses. We have over 139 points of presence within South Africa and 19 Countries in Africa. With our Head Offices in Johannesburg and a widespread network of regional offices and points of presence across South Africa, other African countries, and the UK, we are well placed to render service where required.
Meet The Team
The key to understanding what every organisation needs, is trust. Our Team are not only sourcing resources, but trusted executive and professional leaders to both candidates and clients”
Linda Carter
Managing Director
Ayanda Tenjani
Head of Projects