An Antal International franchise owned and operated by Bedeman Consulting Pty Ltd
South Africa · Africa · Global

Executive Recruitment
& Talent Intelligence
Across Africa

Specialist search and talent advisory for technically complex, operationally critical, and leadership-driven roles. Backed by the global Antal International network in 35+ countries.

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Vicki Bedeman

Founder & Principal
Antal International · South Africa
Africa-Wide
Talent Reach
C-Suite
Executive Search
35+
Countries via Antal
4
Specialist Desks
About the Practice

Strategic Talent Partnership for Technically Complex Markets

Vicki Bedeman leads one of South Africa's most focused specialist recruitment practices, operating as an Antal International franchise from Johannesburg. With deep market knowledge across Engineering, Insurance & Reinsurance, Supply Chain & Operations, and Finance, Vicki and her team work exclusively at the mid-to-senior and executive level.

This is not transactional recruitment. The practice is built on intelligence-led search, direct headhunting, and long-term talent partnership — serving clients from growing regional businesses through to multinational corporations across South Africa and the broader African continent.

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Core Specialisms

Four Specialist Desks.
One Unified Practice.

Each desk is dedicated to a single sector — enabling genuine market depth, targeted passive talent networks, and search methodologies built for talent-scarce environments.

Engineering & Renewable Energy

Engineering & Renewable Energy

Technical · Project · Executive

From solar PV and wind energy specialists to grid engineers, EPC project directors and technical executives — we recruit across the full project lifecycle in one of Africa's most talent-scarce sectors.

Solar PV & Wind BESS Grid & Transmission EPC Projects SCADA
Non-Life Insurance, Reinsurance & Broking

Non-Life Insurance, Reinsurance & Broking

Technical · Leadership · Executive

One of the only dedicated non-life insurance and reinsurance recruitment desks in South Africa — covering underwriting, claims, specialty risk, actuarial, compliance, and C-suite appointments across corporate insurers, reinsurers, MGAs/UMAs, and brokers.

Underwriting Reinsurance Specialty Risk Actuarial Claims
Supply Chain & Operations

Supply Chain & Operations

Operational · Strategic · Regional

Procurement, logistics, demand planning, operational excellence and regional supply chain leadership across FMCG, manufacturing, mining, industrial, and pan-African operational businesses.

Procurement Logistics Demand Planning Op Excellence
Finance, Accounting & HR

Finance, Accounting & HR

Corporate · Strategic · Executive

CFOs, finance directors, management accountants, FP&A specialists, and HR leadership for organisations requiring high-quality financial and people capability across South Africa and Africa.

CFO / FD FP&A Management Accounting HR Leadership
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Our People

The Team Behind the Practice

Senior specialists — each with dedicated sector focus — bringing genuine market intelligence and direct headhunting capability to every mandate.

Vicki Bedeman

Vicki Bedeman

Founder & Principal
Insurance & Reinsurance Engineering Executive Search Cross-border

Vicki founded the practice as an Antal International franchise, bringing specialist recruitment expertise across Non-Life Insurance & Reinsurance, Engineering & Renewable Energy, and executive leadership mandates throughout South Africa and the broader African continent.

Marilize Erasmus

Marilize Erasmus

Managing Partner
Executive Leadership Talent Advisory Organisational Transformation

A strategic and commercially driven leader with 35+ years of executive experience across recruitment, executive search, talent advisory and organisational transformation. Marilize brings extensive full P&L ownership, multi-branch operational leadership, and a track record of revenue acceleration in both listed and entrepreneurial environments. A trusted advisor to boards and shareholders on workforce strategy, succession planning and performance optimisation.

Tine Erasmus

Tine Erasmus

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant
Supply Chain Procurement Logistics Planning

Tine brings a strong track record across end-to-end recruitment delivery, team leadership, and client partnership, having worked across multiple recruitment environments supporting businesses through growth and change. She specialises in supply chain recruitment — procurement, planning, logistics, and supply chain operations — and is known for her consultative, relationship-driven approach that delivers tailored hiring solutions aligned with genuine business needs.

Chantel Mouton

Chantel Mouton

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant
Non-Life Insurance Corporate Insurance APSO ISPr

A specialist in corporate non-life insurance recruitment, Chantel brings a remarkable professional journey — from business ownership and National Committee chairwomanship at World Council level to joining Antal International as a specialist consultant. Holder of the APSO ISPr designation from the Federation of African Professional Staffing Organisations, she is deeply committed to professional standards. Her focus is on building connections, understanding market dynamics, and delivering value that goes well beyond placement — working with genuine strategic intent within the non-life insurance niche.

Why Choose Us

The Right Partner for Specialist
Talent in Africa

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Dedicated Specialist Desks

Each consultant focuses exclusively on one sector. No generalists. No guessing. Genuine market intelligence and passive talent networks built over years.

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Africa-Wide Search Capability

Johannesburg-based with proven reach across Sub-Saharan Africa, East Africa, West Africa, and international markets requiring African talent access.

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Global Network · Local Insight

Backed by Antal International's 35+ country network. Cross-border hiring, internationally mobile talent searches, and global reach with deep local market understanding.

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Intelligence-Led Search

Research-driven methodology. Direct headhunting. Talent mapping. We find the people who aren't looking — because the best rarely are.

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Strategic Partnership, Not Transactions

Long-term talent advisory relationships. Market benchmarking. Succession planning. We work the way your business actually needs us to work.

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Confidential Search Capability

Sensitive leadership replacements, board-level appointments, and succession mandates handled with complete discretion and professional integrity.

Talent Intelligence

Market Insights & Sector Views

Weekly perspectives on talent trends, hiring conditions, and market intelligence from our specialist desks.

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Client Perspectives

What Our Clients Say

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Vicki takes the time to truly understand you as a person — your skills, your aspirations, and what matters most in your career. She is thoughtful and deliberate about aligning opportunities to what you are looking for, not simply filling a role. Her warmth and genuine care set her apart; I distinctly recall her taking time out of a business trip in Morocco to personally discuss an opportunity with me.

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Candidate
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Vicki is a trusted source of expert advice, delivered with professionalism and a genuine commitment to service. She invests in understanding the industries she operates in, which enables her to function as a true business partner. Her knowledge of the insurance industry in particular was evident throughout our engagement — she provided sound guidance and introduced us to candidates of real calibre. Thank you for the excellent service.

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Working with Vicki is always an insightful and rewarding experience. She is deeply engaged in everything she does — proactive, well-informed, and genuinely invested in outcomes. Her ability to share relevant market intelligence adds real value, making global talent decisions more efficient and better informed. I would recommend her to any client without reservation.

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Simply the best. When you need something done, Vicki goes the extra mile — consistently. She is deeply invested in building genuine, lasting relationships with her clients, and her commitment to service, delivery, and a positive outlook never wavers. I can most definitely recommend Bedeman Consulting.

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Whether you're looking to hire exceptional specialist talent, explore a new role, or simply want to understand the market — we're easy to talk to. No hard sell. Just straight, expert advice.

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Office Location
1st Floor Craddock Square, 169 Oxford Rd, 2196 Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Bedeman Consulting Pty Ltd is an independently owned and operated franchise of Antal International Network Limited. Operated under licence from Antal International Network Limited.