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Our Sectors

Deep Expertise Across Five Specialist Areas

We don't try to place everyone everywhere. We go deep in five sectors where we've built genuine networks, real market knowledge, and a track record that speaks for itself.

Sector-Led. Relationship-Driven.

Every consultant at Next Chapter is aligned to a specific sector. That means the person working on your brief — or your career — understands the landscape, knows the key players, and can move with speed and precision.

Executive Assistants

The right-hand professionals who make leadership possible.

We specialise in placing high-calibre Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, and Chief of Staff professionals into senior leadership environments. Our candidates are trusted, discreet, and operationally exceptional.

For Candidates

We work with EA professionals at every career stage — from ambitious PAs stepping up to seasoned EAs supporting Group CEOs.

Types of Clients We Serve

  • FTSE-listed corporates
  • Family offices
  • Private equity-backed businesses
  • C-suite executives

Example Roles We Place

Executive AssistantPersonal AssistantChief of StaffBoard SecretaryOffice Manager
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Corporate

Finance, legal, HR, and operations talent for complex organisations.

Our corporate practice covers the professional functions that keep businesses running — finance, legal, human resources, and operations. We place mid-to-senior professionals into blue-chip and high-growth environments across Africa and the Middle East.

For Candidates

Whether you're a finance professional eyeing a regional CFO role or an HR leader seeking a CHRO mandate, we have the relationships to open the right doors.

Types of Clients We Serve

  • Multinational corporations
  • Financial services firms
  • Professional services firms
  • High-growth scale-ups

Example Roles We Place

CFO / Finance DirectorGeneral CounselHR DirectorCOOHead of Operations
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Supply Chain

Operational leaders for complex, fast-moving supply chains.

Supply chain talent is in high demand and short supply. We place procurement, logistics, and operations professionals into organisations that depend on their supply chains as a competitive advantage.

For Candidates

If you have deep supply chain expertise and ambitions to lead at a regional or global level, we can connect you with the mandates that match.

Types of Clients We Serve

  • Retail and FMCG groups
  • Manufacturing businesses
  • Logistics and freight companies
  • Mining and resources firms

Example Roles We Place

Supply Chain DirectorHead of ProcurementLogistics ManagerOperations DirectorDemand Planning Lead
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Real Estate

Development, investment, and sales talent across residential and commercial markets.

We serve the full real estate value chain — from development and asset management through to sales, leasing, and property management. Our network spans South Africa's major markets and the Gulf's booming real estate sector.

For Candidates

From ambitious sales professionals to seasoned development directors, we place real estate talent at every level of the market.

Types of Clients We Serve

  • Property developers
  • Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
  • Asset management firms
  • Commercial and residential agencies

Example Roles We Place

Development DirectorAsset ManagerHead of SalesProperty Fund ManagerLeasing Manager
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Construction

Project and site leadership for major construction programmes.

Major construction programmes live or die on the quality of their leadership. We place project managers, engineers, and site directors into the programmes that demand the best — across infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction.

For Candidates

If you're a construction professional with a track record on major programmes, we can place you where your skills will have the greatest impact.

Types of Clients We Serve

  • Tier 1 contractors
  • Infrastructure developers
  • Government and public sector bodies
  • Engineering consultancies

Example Roles We Place

Project DirectorSite ManagerQuantity SurveyorContracts ManagerHSE Manager
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Work With a Sector Specialist

Whether you're looking to hire or looking for your next role, you'll be working with a consultant who truly knows your market.

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