About EQ8 Recruit
A founder-led recruitment and talent ecosystem built on human connection, clarity and modern technology
EQ8 Recruit was created with a clear intention.
Recruitment works best when people feel understood, communication is honest and expectations are transparent.
With two decades of international recruitment experience, EQ8 Recruit’s founder, Tracey Lee Shearer, built the business to bring a more human, intelligent and modern approach to talent acquisition across complex, technical and globally connected industries.
The approach is simple:-
Human connection first.
Technology that enhances, not replaces.
Clear communication.
Thoughtful partnership.
Meaningful impact.
Based in Cape Town, South Africa with worldwide reach, EQ8 Recruit combines senior expertise with a calm, modern and strategic approach to talent acquisition.
Great recruitment needs more than process. It requires instinct, experience and the confidence to advise clearly. This is why EQ8 Recruit remains intentionally founder-led.
Clients work directly with a senior specialist who understands the context, pace and complexity of technical and operational environments. Someone who communicates clearly, protects your time and represents your brand with professionalism and respect.
EQ8 Recruit acts as an extension of your business. Calm, honest and commercially aware. Focused on alignment, clarity and long-term partnership rather than volume or speed.
This is recruitment handled with intelligence and humanity.
Human connection is the foundation of effective talent acquisition. It shapes engagement, strengthens communication and ensures the process remains respectful for everyone involved.
Clear, thoughtful interaction reduces noise, prevents misalignment and creates a more confident experience for clients and candidates. It is the difference between transactional recruitment and a partnership that understands context, expectations and the realities of change.
At EQ8 Recruit, communication is intentional. Every conversation matters. Every message carries weight. Clarity is not a courtesy — it is a strategy.
EQ8 Recruit brings recruitment, advisory support and talent development into one connected ecosystem.
Each pillar strengthens the next, giving clients a clearer, more strategic approach to talent acquisition.
EQ8 Dedic8 - Our recruitment foundation.
Exclusive, founder-led recruitment delivered through partnership rather than volume.
Dedic8 reflects how we believe recruitment works best: focused, collaborative and outcome-driven.s.
EQ8 Circul8 - Clarity before change.
A diagnostic lens across the full talent ecosystem, examining how hiring, onboarding, development and systems connect.
Circul8 helps organisations understand where friction exists before solutions are introduced.
EQ8 Elev8 - Developing capability beyond the hire.
EQ-led digital training that strengthens how people communicate, adapt and perform at work.
Emotional intelligence runs through all learning as a practical, trainable capability.
EQ8 Puls8 - From static data to living insight.
A talent intelligence and nurture ecosystem designed to keep talent visible, engaged and current.
Puls8 supports more informed, proactive workforce decisions over time.
EQ8 Valid8 - Recruitment doesn’t end on day one.
Structured post-placement engagement that supports alignment, communication and early success.
Valid8 reflects our belief that long-term outcomes matter more than quick placements.
EQ8 Orient8 - Early moments matter.
A focus on onboarding and early integration, where clarity and connection shape long-term success.
Orient8 supports stronger engagement in the first critical phase of employment.
EQ8 Collabor8 - Listening before building.
A women-led forum creating space for honest conversation across talent, leadership and development.
Insights from Collabor8 inform how the wider EQ8 framework evolves.
Together, these pillars form a modern, human-first framework designed to support clients before, during and after every placement.
EQ8 Recruit is built on the belief that recruitment should feel human, considered and respectful. Every decision influences a career, a business and a future. That responsibility is taken seriously.
The founder’s philosophy is simple. Lead with clarity. Communicate with intention. Treat people well. And always support clients and candidates through change with professionalism and honesty.
This is recruitment delivered with intelligence, stability and a commitment to long-term partnership.