be the disruptor
talent management
or suffer as the disrupted
be the disruptor
talent management
or suffer as the disrupted
Executive Search – Finding Leaders Who Grow Great Companies
Target TalentWorX operates as a global executive search consultancy that transcends conventional recruitment boundaries. We function as your Strategic Talent Partner, delivering comprehensive leadership solutions that extend far beyond filling immediate vacancies.
Our Industry Sector Focus
Agriculture &
Agribusiness
Diverse
Manufacturing
Finance &
Professional
Services
Information &
Communication
Technology
Civil & Constructing
Engineering
Power,
Energy, Oil
& Gas
Mining,
Minerals &
Metals
Supply
Chain &
Logistics
Executive Search – Finding Leaders Who Grow Great Companies
Target TalentWorX operates as a global executive search consultancy that transcends conventional recruitment boundaries. We function as your Strategic Talent Partner, delivering comprehensive leadership solutions that extend far beyond filling immediate vacancies.
Our Industry Sector Focus
Agriculture &
Agribusiness
Diverse
Manufacturing
Finance &
Professional
Services
Information &
Communication
Technology
Civil & Constructing
Engineering
Power,
Energy, Oil
& Gas
Mining,
Minerals &
Metals
Supply
Chain &
Logistics
Our Leadership Team
Gail Burns
Gail established Target TalentWorX in 1997, bringing together her distinguished background as an educator, HR professional, and marketing graduate with an unwavering passion for African business leadership. Over three decades, she has earned recognition as a preeminent thought leader for Sub-Saharan economies, specializing in leadership attraction, quality of hire, and exceptional talent solutions across the region.
Gail’s expertise extends far beyond traditional recruitment. She understands the critical business impact of acquisition strategy, employee engagement, and employer branding, positioning her as a trusted business advisor for organizations navigating leadership transitions. Throughout her career, she has built and led executive search initiatives across Mining, Power, Energy, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, and FMCG sectors, with particular expertise in C-Suite placements throughout Africa.
As a passionate advocate of true retained executive search enhanced by NLP methodologies, Gail approaches each assignment with intuitive understanding and deep market knowledge. What distinguishes her is her exceptional ability as a communicator who ignites enthusiasm and passion in others, creating collaborative partnerships that extend well beyond individual placements. Her marriage of business acumen with genuine love for the African continent enables authentic connections with clients and candidates, understanding the unique dynamics that drive successful leadership in African markets.
Wesley Currin
Wesley combines deep technical expertise with genuine industry passion to deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes. His career began in candidate profiling for an international search firm before transitioning into Information Technology, where he developed analytical skills that distinguish his recruitment approach. Wesley stays current with technological developments, particularly AI research, ensuring he understands how evolving landscapes impact talent needs.
Wesley brings authentic passion to Mining and Agriculture—sectors he’s experienced firsthand through early exposure to mineral extraction processes and years of hands-on organic farming in North West Province. This rare insider knowledge enables him to speak industry language and understand unique sector challenges, resonating strongly with industry professionals.
Through his tenure with multiple consulting firms, Wesley has developed comprehensive workforce insights across Mining & Resources, Banking & Financial Services, Construction & Engineering, FMCG, and Telecommunications & Technology. What sets him apart is his talent for discovering exceptional “gem” candidates often missed by conventional searches. His approach combines technical precision with genuine care, transforming recruitment from transaction into strategic partnership through unwavering client commitment, fierce loyalty, and customer-centric perspective focused on long-term success.
Stephen Ukute
Stephen brings over 15 years of specialized recruiting expertise across Nigeria and broader African markets, with a track record of delivering exceptional talent solutions for leading organizations. His journey began as an HR intern at Evaluation and Staffing Africa, where he discovered his natural talent and deep passion for recruitment.
Stephen has evolved into a sophisticated talent specialist with advanced capabilities in talent mining, strategic networking, and comprehensive digital sourcing through internet and social media platforms. His expertise centers on senior management placements for top-tier brands across Financial Services, FMCG, Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Automotive, Manufacturing, Engineering and Construction, and Retail sectors.
What sets Stephen apart is his exceptional ability to identify and engage passive candidates who represent the highest caliber of talent. He excels at building immediate rapport with prospects, developing robust talent pipelines, and conducting thorough screening processes with sophisticated negotiation skills. Stephen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Ado Ekiti Nigeria and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Nigeria (CIPMN), combining psychological understanding with extensive market knowledge to secure exceptional leadership talent across African markets.
Monica Wareham
Monica, our Kenyan-based Associate, brings progressive experience in supporting business and organizational development through comprehensive Human Resource Management and Operations. Over her fruitful 16-year career, she has developed a rich expertise spanning talent acquisition, HR policy development, personnel development, designing and implementing retention strategies, HR audits, legal compliance, learning and development, organizational transitional support, and HR department restructuring.
Monica has productively collaborated with clients across IT, Telecommunications, FMCG, Financial Institutions, and SMEs throughout East Africa. This diverse exposure has enabled her to attain substantial knowledge and best practices in aligning HR demand with market trends, competitive forces, growth imperatives, and organizational change dynamics.
Her comprehensive understanding of the East African business landscape, combined with her extensive operational experience, positions Monica as a strategic partner who can navigate the unique challenges and opportunities within the region. She brings deep insights into local market conditions while maintaining international standards of HR excellence, ensuring that talent solutions are both globally competitive and locally relevant.
Monica’s proven track record in organizational development and her nuanced understanding of East African markets make her an invaluable resource for clients seeking to establish, expand, or optimize their operations across the region.
Mina Chikwatu
Mina is an experienced headhunter with over eight years of specialized expertise in talent acquisition and strategic workforce solutions, she founded her own practice in 2016, transforming her passion for recruitment into a thriving consultancy that delivers exceptional results across multiple sectors.
With comprehensive understanding of global and local talent markets, she excels in sourcing top-tier professionals across IT, Finance, Actuarial Science, Engineering, and other specialized fields. Her ability to identify, attract, and precisely match exceptional talent with optimal opportunities has established a distinguished reputation for excellence in the competitive headhunting landscape.
Driven by commitment to integrity, efficiency, and measurable results, her approach extends beyond filling positions to building meaningful careers while strengthening businesses through strategic talent placement. Whether executing specialized headhunting for niche requirements or managing large-scale recruitment projects, she delivers high-impact solutions that drive organizational success and competitive advantage.
Tyrell Fuhri
Tyrell is a seasoned business executive with over two decades of leadership experience in general management, sales strategy, operations, human resources, and compliance. Renowned for steering organizations through complex transformations, he has consistently led high-performing teams and managed multimillion-rand portfolios with focus on operational efficiency and sustainability.
Tyrell has earned recognition for revitalizing underperforming business units and designing resilient organizational structures. His deep understanding of South African labour law and compliance frameworks makes him a trusted advisor in highly regulated environments, enabling organizations to maintain compliance while achieving growth objectives.
His cross-functional expertise spans human resources, business development, training, leadership development, and financial oversight. Whether in corporate, consulting, or entrepreneurial settings, Tyrell approaches challenges with strategic thinking and relentless commitment to delivering measurable results that align with organizational vision and stakeholder expectations.
Carl Bosman
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Carl brings over 15 years of specialized management experience in recruitment services and Executive Search, with particular expertise in sourcing executive, managerial, and technical talent for the Mining, Minerals, and Resources sectors across Africa, Central Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Carl’s recruitment excellence stems from two decades of hands-on management experience in Mining and Construction, providing authentic industry knowledge that resonates with clients and candidates. As a qualified Civil Engineering technician with a BTEC from Brighton College of Technology and B.A. (Hons) in Business Administration from the University of Brighton, he combines technical proficiency with strategic business acumen.
His expertise encompasses mining and mineral exploration, construction, petrochemical operations, engineering, water treatment, and mineral-processing sectors. Beyond technical recruitment, Carl excels in strategy development, scenario planning, and leadership consulting. His extensive global network, developed over decades of international experience, provides unparalleled access to exceptional talent across multiple markets, while his socially aware perspective ensures placements align with technical requirements and organizational values.
Pinkie Patience Louw
Pinkie is a seasoned HR professional with over 15 years of comprehensive experience, including nine years in senior leadership roles within the mining and construction sectors, with particular expertise in Diamond and Manganese commodities. Her deep understanding of these demanding industries provides invaluable insights into unique talent requirements and operational challenges.
Pinkie has consistently driven strategic HR initiatives that deliver measurable results in high-pressure environments. Her expertise encompasses recruitment, payroll management, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and HRIS systems, with specialized knowledge of mining and construction sector compliance requirements, safety protocols, and technical skill sets needed for success in these challenging environments.
With educational foundation from the University of Pretoria and ongoing advanced studies, Monica demonstrates unwavering commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. This dedication to staying current with industry best practices positions her to deliver innovative solutions that address evolving workforce challenges while building compliant, engaged, and high-performing teams across diverse workforce demographics.
What our clients say about us
“The Executive Search process is designed to get the end result that everyone wants. But unfortunately, most search firms don’t REALLY deliver the process that they promise.
So honestly, it was so refreshing to work with Target TalentworX.”
(Manufacturing)
“They put their integrity on the line. Its deeply rooted in their approach to engaging with clients and candidates alike, giving their assurance or transparency and a genuine relationship!”
(FMCG)
“Over the past few years, we faced huge challenges in Manufacturing, Mining, Energy, Tourism & Textiles in hiring the right ‘fit to assist our business to be appointed on fixed-term contracts. Gail and her Team took on these roles with passion, drive, and interest and handled them methodically and diplomatically through to several closures.”
(Development Corp. Govt)
“I can attest to your professionalism and diligence in sourcing and providing quality candidates, and also to the tenacity with which you follow up on progress made and continuous feedback, which is a hallmark of your approach.”
(Mining)
“Your grasp of the industry requirements and the different needs of various mining methods assists in identifying company needs and assists with the speed with which you are able to provide suitably skilled and experienced candidates.”
(Mining & Construction)
Some of Our Clients
