Testimonials

I joined my current employer in January 2012 as Head of Direct Property Investments. Capital Assignments had the mandate for the appointment from the CEO of the Property Company. The search was expertly facilitated by Phryne Williams. The new role also required me to relocate from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Phryne and her team assisted me every step of the way, communicated all the needs and ensured that it was a memorable experience and one that I remembered fondly. I have since moved on to become the Chief Executive, still within the Group that I have grown to love and support as it is a great organisation to work for in all aspects. My appointment, facilitated by the professional services and passion for people performed by Capital Assignments, provided an excellent foundation for a very rewarding career.

I met and worked with Phryne in 2019. Her company, Capital Assignments, had reached out to me. They had done their research on my background and experience. Following a brief exchange of emails on the possible role at a Financial Services company, I responded positively to engaging further. Phryne took the time to fly to another province to meet me face-to-face. What stood out for me, and has up until now, was Phryne’s interest in ensuring the right fit for both the organization and the candidate. It was not only about qualifications and skills, but about culture, values and one’s career and how they fitted with the career journey.

From the interview stage until I joined the company there was transparency in that Phryne was open to the feedback I gave her and she also gave me honest feedback. What also stands out is Phryne’s interest in the candidates outside of work. The role I took meant I had to relocate, which was a significant change, and Phryne assisted in making me feel settled in a new city. Phryne kept in touch with me and showed genuine interest in ensuring a smooth transition in my career. A big thank you to Phryne and her team for being an important link in the journey of one’s career.

Starting a division within the confines of a well-established large financial service company is never easy. To do the work you require entrepreneurial skills with a deep knowledge of tech, financial services, and great client experiences. Simply put we needed to attract individual talent that didn’t exist in our market. How do you find this? Phryne and the Capital Assignments team helped us find some of the best talent out there. Their experience in the broader financial services and related IT industries means they have access to skills and talent across a broad landscape. Phryne helped us navigate the current financial services talent landscape to find our Group Head of Business Development, Head of Product Development and the Head of Proposition. I would gladly work with the team again in the future.

I have worked with Phryne Williams from Capital Assignments over several years in her capacity as a Headhunter and Coach. She has delivered services in these capacities to my previous and current employers. She is a consummate business professional with extensive knowledge of Financial Services. She has an extensive network and was able to provide quality candidates for positions. She was diligent in not only understanding the key requirements of the role but also the cultural aspects of the business and its strategy to ensure that the candidate would meet these criteria. As a business trainer and coach, she was able to translate business strategy to identify the training and development gaps the team had. She was instrumental in coaching the team members to identify their individual training needs and supported them with formal training as well as coaching to breach the gaps identified. The training assisted leaders to more effectively handle challenging situations with the team and in their lives in general. Without hesitation, I would strongly recommend her to be considered for any recruitment of coaching initiatives. I am confident that she will add significant value.

We have used Capital Assignments for the past 4 years to recruit professionals to the Investment Cluster. The market mapping that Capital Assignments in all instances matched the requirement we stipulated. The candidates interviewed know exactly what role they were being interviewed for and were well informed of the position. Capital Assignment research reports offer comprehensive market data.

The representatives of Capital Assignment are well-versed in the industry, job specifications, and competitor base and the management of the search process is cradle to grave. They will guide the candidate through every step in the process. I can highly recommend Capital Assignment for your executive search needs.

I have known Phryne Williams for some 15 years or so in a professional capacity. During this time, I have always found Phryne to exercise the highest standard of care, integrity, diligence and honesty. She and her organisation consistently exhibit a degree of professionalism that is not always found in the industry. Moreover, I can attest to Phryne and her team’s deep knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry in general, including Wealth Management, Asset Management and Banking in particular. I am particularly pleased to say that Phryne and Capital Assignments have a good reputation for striking a good balance between representing their candidates and the organisation with equal care. She truly understands her delicate role of an intermediary.”

Many thanks Julie and Phryne for literally leaving no stone unturned, and congratulations on finding a great candidate given complex requirements.

I have been working with Phryne Williams and her colleagues at Capital Assignments over the last 5 years on a number of positions within the asset management industry. Their ability to provide these insights is a reflection of their capability to research and understand the industry that they service. This ensured that they understood my business and provided access to candidates who were well-briefed and well-suited for the prospective roles. Phryne and her team maintain regular contact and take an active interest in maintaining the relationship. Capital Assignments provides a high-quality service that is based on an in-depth knowledge of the industry and of my particular business. I regard them as a professional and ethical business partner that can be trusted unconditionally to consistently deliver a value-added service.