Permanent Recruitment & Executive Search

LynneWaters Personnel recruits permanent professional, specialist, management and executive staff for organisations in South Africa and around the world. We're based in Johannesburg and work across six industries.

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How we approach recruitment

A good hire starts with a clear picture of what you need. Before we search, we work with you to pin down the role, the skills that really matter and the environment the person will be working in.

Then we search with purpose. We source widely, screen carefully and assess every candidate against the brief we agreed with you.

Whether you're hiring a specialist or a senior executive, you get a short list of strong candidates, honest feedback on each one and regular updates throughout.

Supporting businesses since

2019

Industries served

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Our recruitment services

Permanent recruitment

We find and select people for professional, specialist and management roles. We look past job titles to experience, ability, motivation and how well someone will fit in your team, and we keep you updated from start to finish.

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Executive search

We run discreet, targeted searches for senior leadership appointments. Many of the best candidates aren't actively looking, so we approach them directly and in confidence.

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Talent mapping and targeted sourcing

We identify the people worth approaching in the companies, sectors and job families you choose, so you know who is out there before you start interviewing.

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Screening and shortlisting

We test each candidate against the essential requirements of the role and show you the evidence behind every recommendation. You get a short list of strong candidates, not a pile of CVs.

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Graduate programmes

We attract, assess and onboard graduate intakes, from campus outreach and screening to assessment days and programme administration.

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Market and salary insight

We share what we see in the market, including talent availability, salary benchmarks and competitor hiring, so your brief and your offer are realistic.

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What does the hiring process look like?

01

Brief

We agree the role, what success looks like and the timeline.

02

Search

We source through our network, market mapping, job boards and direct headhunting.

03

Screen

We check each candidate against the essentials of the brief.

04

Assess

We run competency interviews and, where needed, psychometric or technical tests.

05

Verify

We check qualifications, criminal records, right to work and references, in line with data protection law, including POPIA in South Africa.

06

Appoint

We arrange interviews, keep candidates informed and help with the offer, the contract and the start date.

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Follow up

We check in after the person starts to make sure the appointment is working.

Behind every successful placement is a story of the right match.

Samsung recruitment case study: building high-performing teams

Building high-performing teams at Samsung

Samsung requires a more efficient way to secure high-quality talent without being overwhelmed by volume hiring. We support this by delivering a carefully curated selection of candidates who are both technically capable and culturally aligned, while staying involved from interview through onboarding. This approach continues to reduce hiring time, improve retention, and strengthen trust within their teams.

Nestlé recruitment case study: filling specialised IT and sales roles

Solving critical talent gaps at Nestlé

Nestlé faces ongoing challenges in filling specialised roles across IT, governance, and niche sales—positions that demand rare skill sets and experience. We address this through a responsive, hands-on approach, sourcing targeted talent and maintaining clear communication throughout the process. As a result, they continue to close critical roles efficiently while benefiting from a more reliable and transparent recruitment experience.

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What types of roles do you recruit for?

We fill permanent professional, specialist, management and executive roles across six industries, in South Africa and around the world. We also run graduate programme recruitment for employers building a pipeline of early-career talent.

What is the difference between recruitment and executive search?

Permanent recruitment fills professional and management roles by combining advertising, our candidate network and targeted sourcing. Executive search is a discreet, research-led approach for senior and leadership roles. We map the market, identify people who fit where your business is heading and approach them confidentially, because many of the strongest candidates are not actively looking.

How does your recruitment process work?

We agree the requirements and success profile with you, then source through our applicant tracking system, market mapping, job boards and headhunting. Shortlisted candidates are screened, interviewed and assessed before you meet them. Once you choose, we support the offer, contract and onboarding, then check in after the placement to make sure it is working for both sides.

What background checks do you run on candidates?

Depending on the role, we verify qualifications, criminal records, right to work and references. Where needed, we add psychometric or technical assessments. All checks are carried out in line with data protection law, including POPIA in South Africa.

How long does it take to fill a role?

It depends on the seniority of the role, how specialised the skills are and the state of the market. We agree a realistic timeline with you at the briefing stage and keep you updated throughout, so you always know where the search stands.

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Whether you’re looking for exceptional talent or your next career move, we’re here to help. Reach out and our team will guide you to the support you need.

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