Client Services

Find Talent!

Need a vacancy filled? Contact Tracey Lee Shearer, Lead Global Consultant at EQ8 Recruit. We understand your business and the role that people play in making it great!

Our Specialist Services

Struggling to find the right talent? EQ8 Recruit, led by Tracey Lee Shearer with over 20 years of global expertise, delivers world-class talent acquisition for maritime, shipping, energy solutions, and supply chain & logistics (SC&L). Based in South Africa, we offer agile, value-driven solutions with a proven track record of placing top talent in Africa, The Americas, Europe, UAE, Asiapac, and other global hubs. Our exclusive, process-driven partnerships blend emotional intelligence with smart technology for strategic hires.

Permanent Recruitment:

We partner with you to identify best-fit talent for permanent roles, focusing on skills, aspirations, and cultural alignment. Through our global network and strategic marketing, we attract active and passive candidates, personally interviewing each to ensure quality. We act as your ambassador, promoting opportunities to secure hires that drive success.

Executive & Retained Search:

Our executive search service targets future-ready leaders who share your values. With a rigorous process, we headhunt senior talent across maritime, shipping, energy, and SC&L, building lasting relationships for precise placements. As a nimble firm, we adapt quickly to deliver results.

Why Choose EQ8 Recruit?

We prioritise quality over quantity, moving beyond CV shuffling to offer honest, consultative advice. With global experience spanning 3 years in the UK, 10 in Singapore, and now leading from South Africa, we connect you with exceptional talent. If you seek a strategic partner for a recruitment revolution, let’s talk.

So, what are you looking for?

Permanent Recruitment

Finding the best talent for permanent vacancies can be challenging. At EQ8 Recruit, your business is the starting point. I invest the time needed to understand the role, its value, and its place in your organisation. I review recruitment processes—from assessment to candidate attraction—acting as your ambassador in the job market. My focus is on prospecting ‘best fit’ talent for maritime, shipping, energy solutions, and SC&L, selling opportunities, not just jobs. Leveraging my global network, I locate, attract, and personally interview candidates to ensure skills, aspirations, and cultural fit, saving you time and effort while casting you in the best light.

Executive & Retained Search

EQ8 Recruit, under Tracey’s leadership, helps identify and develop future-ready leaders who align with your values and drive your business forward. Quality is the cornerstone of every executive placement. My mission is to earn your trust by consistently delivering the right candidates through a strict, tailored search process. As a nimble boutique firm, I focus on headhunting top senior talent across Africa, The Americas, Europe, UAE, Asiapac, and other hubs. By understanding people and building lasting relationships, I prioritise your best interests, adapting flexibly to challenges with solutions-driven outcomes.

Additional Services:

• Criminal & Credit Checks

• Salary Surveys

• Bespoke Recruitment Campaigns

• Psychometric Testing

• Skills Testing

• Recruitment Process Consultancy