Start with the brief.
We talk about the role, the team and what a good fit really means. No one-size-fits-all searches.
THE RIGHT TALENT. THE RIGHT FIT.12 YEARS IN RECRUITMENT
GOOD PEOPLE.Great possibilities.
Good people make all the difference. I connect creative and digital talent with businesses where they can do their best work.
Independent. Personal.
A little more human.
A little more human.
CREATIVEDIGITALMARKETINGMEDIAENTERTAINMENT
BUILT ON GOOD CONVERSATIONS.
People first.
Always.
01 / THE CONNECTIONSYOUR NEXT GOOD THING STARTS HERE ↙
Open roles.
Open possibilities.
Your next role or the next person on your team. Let’s find what fits.
A MOMENT BETWEEN CONNECTIONS
Finding the latest possibilities…
People, with privacy. Talent profiles use pseudonyms. Real names and CVs are shared through Harley, with the candidate’s agreement.
02 / THE PERSON BEHIND THE NAMECAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA ↗
Recruitment,
with a person
behind it.
12YEARS OF FINDING
THE RIGHT PEOPLE.
THE RIGHT PEOPLE.
HELLO, I’M HARLEY CRAAYENSTEIN.
Specialist recruitment.
A very human approach.
I’m the founder of Hire With Harley. With 12 years of recruitment experience, I run an independent consultancy specialising in creative and digital talent across South Africa and the wider African market.
From creative and digital leaders to specialist content and marketing professionals, I focus on understanding the brief and delivering talent that fits. Quality over quantity. Targeted searches. Straightforward communication.
Beyond the brief
You’ll find me with my husband, our daughter and our fur baby, Arlo — soaking up the Cape Town sunshine, exploring somewhere new or hunting down the perfect flat white.
03 / THE WAY I WORKQUALITY OVER QUANTITY. ALWAYS.
A good brief.
A better connection.
No endless calls. No CV overload. Just a thoughtful, targeted search and straightforward communication, from the first hello to the right hire.
Make the right connections.
I find and approach relevant talent, then share a considered shortlist with you.
Find the fit, together.
Thoughtful introductions, clear feedback and support through the hiring conversation.
Your time is valuable. I’ll keep you informed, get on with the search and pick up the phone when it matters.
04 / YOUR NEXT GOOD CONVERSATIONTHE RIGHT BRIEF. THE RIGHT TALENT. THE RIGHT FIT.
LET’S TALK
people.
A vacancy to fill? A next step to explore? Tell me a little about what you have in mind.
DROP ME A LINEharley@hirewithharley.comCALL OR WHATSAPP076 487 7131LET’S CONNECTHire With Harley on LinkedIn
Green Point, Cape Town.Connecting people across South Africa & Africa.
The right people.No unnecessary noise.A little more human.
A FEW USEFUL ANSWERSGood questions.
Good questions.
Straight answers.
01What kinds of roles do you recruit for?
I specialise in creative and digital talent, including design, content, marketing, media and entertainment, client services and strategy. Share your brief and I’ll confirm whether I’m the right person to help.
02Where do you work?
I’m based in Cape Town and work with businesses and talent across South Africa and the wider African market. The location and working arrangement are agreed for each role.
03Can I send my CV if there isn’t a role for me?
Absolutely. Share your CV or portfolio and tell me about the work you’re looking for. A submission is an introduction, rather than a guarantee of a placement.
04How does the anonymous talent directory work?
Public profiles use pseudonyms and show professional skills and experience. Enquire using the profile reference and I’ll handle the introduction personally. Private contact details and CVs are never displayed in the directory.
05What does it cost to work together?
Recruitment fees and the scope of each search are agreed with the hiring business in writing before work begins. Tell me about the vacancy so I can prepare a tailored quote.