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Grapevine appointed by SearchSpecifics

Grapevine Communications has been appointed by Johannesburg executive search company SearchSpecifics.

Issued by Grapevine Communications

16 May 2013

Established by Zinhle Matentji in 2005, SearchSpecifics has become a leading executive search company, using research-based methodology and cross-industry knowledge to provide world-class executive search services to clients.

Grapevine was referred to SearchSpecifics and selected based on their specialisation in media relations and PR/communications credentials.

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