International recruitment since 1996

South African talent.
Middle East opportunity.

We connect experienced South African professionals with respected employers across the Gulf.

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Where the journey beginsSouth AfricaCape Town
Dubai business skyline and Burj Khalifa in bright daylight
Where opportunity leadsThe Middle EastDubai & beyond
South AfricaMiddle EastCape Town & Johannesburg Dubai, Riyadh, Doha & the Gulf
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Professionals collaborating in a modern office
30Years of
experience

Who we are

People are more
than a CV.

International recruitment should feel personal, informed and transparent.

Jackson Hewitt is a South African specialist recruitment company based near Cape Town. Since 1996, we have connected local expertise with career-defining opportunities across the Middle East.

We understand the professional behind the application and the organisation behind the vacancy—creating stronger matches built to last.

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Johannesburg skyline beneath a bright South African sky

Proudly South African

Local professionals.
International ambition.

Every placement starts here—with South African experience, resilience and capability.

Our sectors

Expertise that
crosses borders.

Focused sector knowledge helps us recognise the right experience and introduce it to the right employer.

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Technical & industrial

Building the future

Engineering · Oil & Gas · Construction

Professional educator in a classroom
People & knowledge

Creating impact

Education · Healthcare · Hospitality

Where opportunity leads

Your experience
can take you further.

From Dubai’s global business centres to ambitious projects across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait.

01United Arab EmiratesDubai
02Oman
03Bahrain
04Qatar
05Kuwait
06Saudi Arabia

The region

Distinct destinations.
Exceptional possibilities.

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United Arab EmiratesDubai
Riyadh skyline with modern towers
Saudi ArabiaRiyadh
Muscat city and waterfront at night
OmanMuscat

The journey

From first conversation
to final placement.

01

Share your CV

Introduce yourself by email and tell us what kind of opportunity you’re ready for.

02

Professional screening

We assess your experience and speak with you when there is a strong potential match.

03

Employer introduction

Shortlisted candidates are prepared and introduced to the right international employer.

04

Offer & mobilisation

We help you understand the offer, documentation and steps ahead before departure.

What guides us

Experience matters.
How we work matters more.

Our company profile has always placed professional service and fair representation at the centre of recruitment.

01

Integrity

Straightforward, ethical communication with candidates and employers.

02

Quality

Careful assessment and introductions built around genuine suitability.

03

Partnership

Long-term relationships, personal service and shared understanding.

04

Adaptability

A focused approach that responds to changing Middle East talent needs.

Professional team working together

For employers

The right people.
Carefully selected.

We help Middle Eastern organisations find capable, committed South African professionals through focused search, careful screening and personal service.

Discuss your hiring needs

Career toolkit

Prepare for a
bigger move.

Practical guidance from your first application to your first day abroad.

Start a conversation

Ready to take your
career further?

Email your CV to begin your application. For a quick question, prepare a WhatsApp message here and send it directly to our team.

Please include your current location, field of expertise and preferred destination.
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