SCALE YOUR OPERATIONS WITH AN OFFSHORE team
VC-backed scale-ups partner with MDT to build high-performing teams in South Africa - at startup-friendly costs
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VC-backed scale-ups in the UK and US trust us to build their offshore teams.
Team built:
Support
"Our chosen hire slotted in perfectly as one of our international team."
Team built:
Admin
Support
"I would recommend MDT to anyone looking to add great talent."
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Team built:
Support
Finance & Accounting
"MDT found brilliant candidates at incredible speed."
Team built:
Admin
“The EA we hired has become an integral part of our daily operations."
Don’t choose between cost and performance
Problem
Onshore hires are expensive
Steep hiring costs can slow team growth and lock up the budget needed for strategic, transformational hires.
Benefit
50% lower cost base
We build teams in South Africa - so you can scale your team for up to half the cost.
Problem
Outsourcing lowers quality
Transactional models optimise for cost and speed, not accountability, continuity, or standards.
Benefit
Accountable, embedded teams
MDT hires the top 0.1% of South African talent, enabling scale-ups to save on costs without compromising on quality.
Problem
Fully remote teams lose intensity
Without team culture, peer energy, and structured support, performance drops over time.
Benefit
In-office, in Cape Town
Optional in-office environment that supports accountability and sustained performance.
How it works
A structured, retention-first partnership model built for scale-ups -
you manage your team day-to-day, we handle your offshore people ops.
you manage your team day-to-day, we handle your offshore people ops.
Recruitment
We source and shortlist the top 0.1% of South African talent.
Vetting
We create role-specific assessments to identify the best hires.
Performance
You manage your team’s day-to-day work, we step in if there are any issues.
Retention
We proactively reward tenure to keep your team invested.
The MDT Guarantee
If a hire doesn't work out, we'll find an alternative option ASAP.
Office
We can help with local office sourcing, setup, and on-the-ground support.
Employment
We take care of payroll, contracts, compliance, and FX complexity.
People ops
As your on-the-ground partner, we support team growth and success.
Your first international office
We handle the complexity. You get all the benefits.
Recruitment
We source and shortlist the top 0.1% of South African talent.
Vetting
We create role-specific assessments to identify the best hires.
Employment
We take care of contracts, payroll, and compliance.
Retention
We proactively reward tenure to keep your team invested.
Offices
Real, in-office environments that support performance and cohesion.
Forex
We handle the FX complexity of paying a team in South Africa.
Banking & Taxes
From local banking to tax and regulation - we handle it.
Performance
You manage your team’s day-to-day work, we step in if there are any issues.
A seamless partnership, built in three stages
We take the time to understand your business goals and priorities, so we can hire the right people in the right roles.
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Design your team
- Together, we map your team structure, priorities, and growth plans
- Identify which roles work best offshore
- Define a clear hiring roadmap
Hire your team
- We curate a shortlist of the top 0.1% of South African talent
- You interview and make final hiring decisions exactly as you would for an onshore hire
- We handle vetting, references, contracts, and onboarding
Support your team
- You manage priorities and day-to-day direction
- We take care of HR, payroll, and compliance
- Optional local office sourcing and setup.
Meet your international team
Experienced professionals building long-term careers as part of your team.
More about
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Lihle M
Meet Lihle - an Executive Assistant with a background in academic research and television presenting. Warm, curious, and highly adaptable, she brings analytical rigour and creative versatility to executive support. We matched her with an Executive Assistant role where she quickly became the backbone of daily operations.
Administration
Operations
Payroll
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Naa'ilah O
Meet Naa'ilah - a customer service professional with 10+ years of experience across sales, client support, and financial advisory roles in the UK and US. Warm and composed under pressure, she de-escalates complex situations and builds lasting client relationships. We matched her with a Customer Service role where she consistently delivers high-quality work across phone-based and administrative channels.
Sales
Account Management
Financial Advisory
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Ciaran M
This is Ciaran - a Copywriter with 10+ years of experience across PR, content strategy, and brand storytelling. Thoughtful and articulate, he turns complex ideas into compelling narratives. We matched him with a copywriting role where he drives their marketing department forward with audience-aware strategy and literary skill.
Public Relations
Creative Strategy
Communications
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Zahra L
Meet Zahra - a Graphic Designer with a degree in Visual Communication Design and 4+ years of experience across sales, ghostwriting, and copyediting. She is a versatile creative across both written and visual media. We matched her with a Graphic Design role where she uses her copywriting and design skills to elevate the company’s marketing media.
Graphic Design
Creative Strategy
Adobe Illustrator
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Amo M.
Meet Amo - a Bookkeeper with a degree in Agricultural Economics and proficiency in Excel, Xero, and Sage. Driven by a passion to advance financial literacy in South Africa, she is eager to learn as much as she can on her professional journey. We matched her with a Bookkeeper role where she executes high-quality work across multiple books.
Finance Administration
Reporting
Xero
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Lucinda M.
Meet Lucinda - an EA with 15+ years of experience across executive assistance, office management, and regional coordination. Confident and proactive, we matched her with an EA role where her ability to take ownership, communicate clearly, and chase down the details made a powerful impression from day one.
Administration
Office Management
Regional Coordination
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Teams best built offshore
Customer Success & Support
Drive customer retention with embedded Customer Service Representatives and Customer Success Managers.
Operations & Admin
Maximise efficiency and get your time back with embedded Personal and Executive Assistants.
Finance & Accounting
Keep your numbers accurate and make better financial decisions as you scale with embedded Bookkeepers and Accountants.
Marketing & Design
Protect your brand and amplify reach with embedded Social Media Assistants, Copywriters, and Designers.
Sales & Commercial
Grow your sales pipeline and hit your numbers with embedded BDRs, SDRs, Account Managers, and Account Executives.
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