Top Notch is a BEE Level 1, 100% female-owned training and recruitment company in Johannesburg — helping organisations across South Africa and the wider continent solve their human-capital challenges and develop people who lead.
Top Notch provides best-quality services to both clients and candidates. We aim to be the preferred provider of recruitment and training across South Africa and the continent — pairing rigorous talent solutions with executive-grade development so organisations don't just fill roles, they build capability.
Founded and led by Mandloe Esther, the business is built on a simple belief: African professionals deserve the same standard of instruction offered to executives and diplomats anywhere in the world — and the relationships we build are meant to last.
Our services →To assist clients in solving their human-capital challenges by providing excellent business solutions that are specific to their needs.
To deliver the highest quality of service to clients through a deep understanding of their needs, culture and structure.
Practical, facilitator-led programmes that raise the standard of your people — from office professionals to senior leaders.
We unearth potential our clients don't have the time or reach to find — fast, cost-effective and transformational.
A highly effective search capability that finds the best candidates wherever they are — building winning, diverse leadership teams.
Our lead facilitators have delivered protocol, diplomacy and executive programmes for ambassadors, boards, dignitaries and institutions across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean and the South Pacific.
A five-day executive seminar for the professionals who represent their organisations on the international stage — where precision, presence and protocol define credibility. Structured instruction and live simulation in Cape Town, South Africa — with a curated delegate experience beyond the seminar room.
Thulani Munerenyu, member of Protocol & Diplomacy International – the Protocol Officers Association (PDI-POA, USA) is an international authority in protocol, diplomacy and official etiquette. With over 25 years’ experience in training and consulting, he has designed and facilitated more than 1,000 workshops that also include Protocol, Diplomacy, Etiquette and Events Management for ambassadors, dignitaries, boards, executives, protocol functionaries of UN agencies, the World Bank, African Union, SADC and governments across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean and South Pacific islands of Fiji and Vanuatu.
A fully empowered partner that strengthens your own transformation and procurement scorecard.
We protect privileged client and candidate information and never disclose it without consent.
Every solution is built around your needs, culture and structure — no off-the-shelf shortcuts.
From Johannesburg across Africa, with global facilitators brought to accessible venues.
Tell us about the roles you need to fill or the teams you want to develop — we'll respond within two working days with a tailored proposal.
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