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 hire 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
Your offshore team can work from our Cape Town office to support performance and cohesion.
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 the top 0.1% of offshore talent
Vetting
Real, in-office environments that support performance and cohesion.
Employment
Real, in-office environments that support performance and cohesion.
Retention
From contracts and payroll to local tax and regulation.
Offices
Handling reviews, performance issues, and long-term team retention.
Forex
Finding and assessing high-quality talent in offshore markets.
Banking & Taxes
An on-the-ground partner, accountable day to day as the team grows.
Performance
An on-the-ground partner, accountable day to day as the team grows.
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
- Your team can work from our incredible Cape Town office
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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