About Us

At the dawn of the digital era in 2009, we recognised a need for dedicated tech recruitment to match the increasing demand for niche skills. Since then, we’ve become one of the leading agencies in the tech industry, first within South Africa and now around the world.

our approach

We’re dedicated to building a future that starts at home. As a majority black-owned company, we believe in building dynamic, robust, inclusive teams. Our people-first approach helps us connect clients and candidates who are made for each other.

who we are

Our team is small but effective, with over 50 years’ of combined industry experience. We know how crucial positive relationship building is, especially in broad tech-dependent environments.
This is why we’re continually learning more about your business and our candidates – to find those perfect matches that grow into beautiful partnerships.

Our foundations are built on ethics, transparency and honesty, and we strive to reflect these values through everything we do.

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our technology markets

We represent an exceptionally large database of candidates and recruit across the full spectrum of positions in these technology markets:

…And many more

meet the team

Our passionate team has a deep understanding of how crucial positive relationship building is, particularly in such broad technology-dependent environments and are continually in search of the perfect match between client and candidate.

CEO
Lindsay Cowan

lindsay@acuityconsultants.jobs

Recruitment Director
Gary Silbermann

lindsay@acuityconsultants.jobs

Head of Recruitment & Business Strategy
Paige Rigby

paige@acuityconsultants.jobs

Recruitment Consultant
Daniel Goldberg

dan@acuityconsultants.jobs

Recruitment Consultant
Fay Rohland

fay@acuityconsultants.jobs

Marketing Executive
Skye Slack

skye@acuityconsultants.jobs

CRM Systems Manager
Andrea Samsodien

andrea@acuityconsultants.jobs

Operations Manager
Marja Kleyhans

marja@acuityconsultants.jobs

out and about with acuity

CEO

Lindsay Cowan

lindsay@acuityconsultants.jobs

Did I ever think I’d be running a recruitment company? Answer, NO! I started life washing dishes in Spain, selling water coolers in the UK and even had a stint as a terrible five a side football player (2 matches) which resulted in a broken arm after accidentally tackling my own teammate! I quickly acknowledged that I wasn’t suitable for any of the above and pushed forward with a career in IT before later returning to South Africa with my family in 2010. It’s important for me to use the word “returning” in this bio as it doesn’t matter how many times I tell my friends I was born in South Africa, I am still accused of being a walking, talking Pom! Hilarious and totally untrue, I think…

Fast forward to today and I am proud to be the CEO of Acuity. It’s been a tremendous journey – not only do I have a fantastic team at work, I am exceptionally lucky to have an amazing team at home also. My wife is unquestionably the brightest and kindest person I know, and I am a very proud father of two amazing/demanding kids. Between a full-on work and home life, I enjoy all things outdoors and can be found regularly pounding the tar running or cycling, in preparation for the next competition in SA or overseas. I am at my happiest when I cross the finish line and can celebrate with an ice-cold beer!

Recruitment Director

Gary Silbermann

gary@acuityconsultants.jobs

Helping people to improve their physical and psychological health is my primary motivator, which is why I studied a BSc in Physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town, and subsequently practiced as a Chartered Physiotherapist for 15 years.

On completion of my degree in 1991, (yep, I’m that old!), I moved to the UK where I lived for 25 years. As a Private Practitioner in London, I launched the UK’s first rehab clinic within the UK’s first Sports Centre chain and was subsequently appointed as a consultant for two premier league football clubs.

Thereafter I founded a Spinal Rehabilitation Clinic on London’s famous Harley Street, where I developed computer-aided diagnostic equipment to further the understanding of chronic spinal dysfunctions. After several years, and having sold my private clinic, I decided to leave the medical profession and move into the technology sector.

By chance I fell into the world of IT Recruitment, joining the world’s largest recruitment company and climbed that greasy corporate poll for almost a decade.

My family and I then decided on a whim to move to the best city in the world, Cape Town, and we’ve never looked back!

At Acuity Consultants I am a Managing Partner and have the job titles of Recruitment Director and COO. But really, I am a hands-on tech recruiter through and through, where I remain committed to helping people feel better. In many ways I guess I have come full circle.

Honesty, trust, and ethical practice is paramount to me in building life-long relationships. Humility, gratitude, and helping people is what drives me.

Head of Recruitment & Business Strategy

Lindsay Cowan

paige@acuityconsultants.jobs

After graduating from Stellenbosch University with a BA in Political Science and Philosophy, I was faced with the pivotal decision that every graduate faces: what path to pursue next. With a passion for people, networking, and the commercial world, recruitment became the perfect fit. Joining Acuity Consultants allowed me to combine all of my strengths—relationship-building, problem-solving, and strategic thinking—into a rewarding career.

Specializing in IT recruitment, my focus is on connecting clients with exceptional talent in Engineering, Analytics, and Product roles. By leveraging both personal and company networks, the goal is to help organizations navigate evolving market trends, ensuring their recruitment strategies are not just effective but also aligned with their long-term business goals.

At the heart of my approach is the facilitation of introductions that lead to meaningful, long-term relationships—strategic investments in human capital that drive lasting impact. Through strategic consulting, I partner with clients to refine their hiring processes, enabling them to make data-driven decisions that keep them competitive in a dynamic market.

I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the brightest minds in the industry and look forward to continuing to do so.

Recruitment Consultant

Daniel Goldberg

dan@acuityconsultants.jobs

As a Journalism, Media Studies, Economics, & Enterprise Management graduate, I could never quite figure out where my passions lay. All I knew was that I was obsessed with processes. I loved running small businesses, but more so I loved to learn about the world of business.

While studying at Rhodes University, I founded my own small photography recruitment agency in Makhanda, Eastern Cape! Because of this, when the opportunity to join Acuity arose, I just knew this was my calling.

I believe loyalty and commitment are some of the most important values in life and I try to mirror these in all aspects of life.

Recruitment Consultant

Fay Rohland

fay@acuityconsultants.jobs

As a Psychology and Sociology graduate, I’ve always been fascinated by people—what drives them, how they think, and what helps them thrive. My career has taken me through various roles, but one thing has remained constant: my passion for understanding and connecting with others.

Whether in recruitment or other fields, I’ve found my greatest fulfilment in helping people reach their full potential. I believe in building strong, lasting relationships—both personally and professionally—and I bring that same commitment and enthusiasm to everything

Marketing Executive

Skye Slack

skye@acuityconsultants.jobs

Did I ever think I’d be running a recruitment company? Answer, NO! I started life washing dishes in Spain, selling water coolers in the UK and even had a stint as a terrible five a side football player (2 matches) which resulted in a broken arm after accidentally tackling my own teammate! I quickly acknowledged that I wasn’t suitable for any of the above and pushed forward with a career in IT before later returning to South Africa with my family in 2010. It’s important for me to use the word “returning” in this bio as it doesn’t matter how many times I tell my friends I was born in South Africa, I am still accused of being a walking, talking Pom! Hilarious and totally untrue, I think…

Fast forward to today and I am proud to be the CEO of Acuity. It’s been a tremendous journey – not only do I have a fantastic team at work, I am exceptionally lucky to have an amazing team at home also. My wife is unquestionably the brightest and kindest person I know, and I am a very proud father of two amazing/demanding kids. Between a full-on work and home life, I enjoy all things outdoors and can be found regularly pounding the tar running or cycling, in preparation for the next competition in SA or overseas. I am at my happiest when I cross the finish line and can celebrate with an ice-cold beer!

CRM Systems Manager

Andrea Samsodien

andrea@acuityconsultants.jobs

I’m the CRM System Manager at Acuity Consultants, where I make sure our systems run smoothly, our data is accurate, and our teams are empowered to work smarter. My career journey has been anything but linear. I started in retail as a sales consultant, moved into admin in a call center (an environment not for the faint of heart), explored trust accounting as an Assistant Bookkeeper, and eventually found my way into the world of CRM, where I discovered my perfect fit.

Born and raised in Cape Town, it’s no surprise that I’m happiest outdoors. Give me the beach, the mountains, or a walk in the woods, and I’m in my element. When I’m not out exploring, I’m usually binge-watching K-dramas, anime, or movies on my lazy days, or if I have the energy, lol, a good outing with my husband and friends for some good food and laughs.

Operations Manager

Marja Kleyhans

marja@acuityconsultants.jobs

Did I ever think I’d be running a recruitment company? Answer, NO! I started life washing dishes in Spain, selling water coolers in the UK and even had a stint as a terrible five a side football player (2 matches) which resulted in a broken arm after accidentally tackling my own teammate! I quickly acknowledged that I wasn’t suitable for any of the above and pushed forward with a career in IT before later returning to South Africa with my family in 2010. It’s important for me to use the word “returning” in this bio as it doesn’t matter how many times I tell my friends I was born in South Africa, I am still accused of being a walking, talking Pom! Hilarious and totally untrue, I think…

Fast forward to today and I am proud to be the CEO of Acuity. It’s been a tremendous journey – not only do I have a fantastic team at work, I am exceptionally lucky to have an amazing team at home also. My wife is unquestionably the brightest and kindest person I know, and I am a very proud father of two amazing/demanding kids. Between a full-on work and home life, I enjoy all things outdoors and can be found regularly pounding the tar running or cycling, in preparation for the next competition in SA or overseas. I am at my happiest when I cross the finish line and can celebrate with an ice-cold beer!