Our Services
Four ways to work with us. Each one built around a different hiring problem, and sixteen years of knowing which one fits.
Badger & Bird operates four focused recruitment and consulting models, all built for South African businesses.
01 / Permanent & Contract
The Badger
Mid-to-senior technical specialists. We source from passive networks, not just job boards. Then we verify capability, salary alignment, and cultural fit before anything lands in your inbox.
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02 / Executive Search
The Bird
Confidential mandates for leadership roles. Partner-led search, deep market mapping, and thorough reference verification. We don't circulate CVs, we present a shortlist you can actually make a decision from.
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03 / Flat-Fee Managed Screening
HoneyGuide
One flat fee. A fully vetted shortlist in five business days on average. Hire one candidate or five; the cost doesn't change. Built for teams that need to move fast without losing rigour.
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04 / Consulting & Advisory
The Hive
We embed directly into your business. We fix broken recruitment pipelines, shape your employer value proposition, build POPIA-compliant consent processes, and train internal teams to hire better.
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What you can expect
Shortlists within five days
On average, from initial briefing to qualified shortlist in five business days. No multi-week agency delays.
POPIA-compliant pipelines
Every candidate gives explicit written consent before we process their data. Your organisation's compliance risk stays with us.
Passive talent sourcing
The best IT professionals in South Africa are rarely on job boards. We find them through direct outreach and market mapping.
Not sure which service fits?
Tell us what you're hiring for and we'll point you in the right direction. No obligation, no pitch — just a straight answer.