Everything you need to scale your team without the overhead
Proudly South African
Deep talent, sharp ambition, and timezone-aligned with the UK and Europe. We built our operation here because it works.
The very best talent
We screen hundreds to find the top few. Every hire is assessed for skill, communication, and cultural fit.
A stellar track record
Our clients save 40-50% on employment costs with stronger retention. Payroll, HR and compliance handled end to end.
Truly global presence
Sales, marketing, executive assistants, bookkeepers, and customer support for scale-ups across the UK and US.
Our story
Great talent shouldn't be hard to find or expensive to hire. We match ambitious companies with South Africa's best people.
2023
Founded
Built by a serial entrepreneur who saw that the best talent isn't limited to one geography.
2023
Employer of Record
Payroll, contracts, tax and compliance handled in-house so clients don't have to.
2024
Recruitment Sprints
From CV review to job offer in five days. Every candidate pre-vetted and assessed.
2024
Global Clients
Trusted by fast-growing scale-ups across sales, marketing, support and operations.
2026
Cape Town office
A shared workspace where our hires work side by side, building real culture.
Meet our founder
George Burgess started his first business selling sweets at school. Since then, he's built and sold four companies, from Gojimo (the UK's most popular exam prep app, acquired by The Telegraph) to a retreat marketplace that first showed him the power of remote teams. After years of scaling tech startups, one thing became clear: the best people aren't always in the most expensive postcode.
Modern Day Talent was born to connect fast-growing UK and US companies with South Africa's most talented professionals. No contractors, no fractional hires. Full-time team members who work your hours, share your culture, and cost up to 50% less.
Modern Day Talent was born to connect fast-growing UK and US companies with South Africa's most talented professionals. No contractors, no fractional hires. Full-time team members who work your hours, share your culture, and cost up to 50% less.
Meet the team
Experienced professionals building long-term careers with MDT
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Radieyah D
Meet Radieyah - with 9 years in order processing and account management, she came to us while finishing a second degree, eager to bridge her operational experience with her studies. We matched her with an Order Entry Clerk role where a supportive manager is helping her develop skills aligned with her qualification.
Supply Chain Management
Account Management
Freight Coordination
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Naa'ilah O
Naa'ilah came in with 10+ years of experience across sales, financial advisory, and account management. She is warm, composed, and able to hold her own in high-pressure customer situations. We matched her with a customer service role where she has been using her empathy and administrative savvy to build lasting client relationships.
Sales
Account Management
Financial Advisory
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Ciaran M
Ciaran came to us with 10+ years across PR, content strategy, and brand storytelling. Thoughtful and articulate, his ability to turn complex ideas into compelling narratives made him stand out from the start. We matched him with an agency where he drives their marketing department forward with audience-aware strategy and literary skill.
Public Relations
Creative Strategy
Communications
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Zahra L
This is Zahra - she came to us as a Visual Communication Design graduate with a love of storytelling that spans copywriting, brand design, and social media. Passionate about creative strategy and intentional work. We matched her with a Graphic Design role where she has been able to use both her design and copywriting skills.
Graphic Design
Creative Strategy
Adobe Illustrator
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Amo M.
Amo came to us as a recent Agricultural Economics graduate, driven by a passion to advance financial literacy in South Africa. With her drive and eagerness to learn, we matched her with a Bookkeeping role where her numerical confidence and appetite to grow are launching her forward in her career.
Finance Administration
Reporting
Xero
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Lucinda M.
This is Lucinda - she came to us with 15 years across executive assistance, office management, and recruitment support. She is confident, organised and naturally charming. We matched her with an Executive Assistant role where her ability to take ownership, chase down the details, and communicate clearly made her an asset from day one.
Administration
Office Management
Regional Coordination
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Frequently asked questions
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How is this different from traditional outsourcing?
We build dedicated, full-time team members embedded in your organisation — not anonymous, shared resources.
How is this different from traditional outsourcing?
We build dedicated, full-time team members embedded in your organisation — not anonymous, shared resources.
How is this different from traditional outsourcing?
We build dedicated, full-time team members embedded in your organisation — not anonymous, shared resources.
