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WHO WE ARE

Redefining Workforce Excellence

Lee & Co. Group is a modern people solutions and consulting company transforming how businesses attract, manage, and retain talent. We blend premium service with strategic insight.

Our Vision

To become one of South Africa's most trusted and innovative workforce consulting companies, delivering premium people solutions that empower businesses and professionals across the continent.

Our Mission

Provide strategic recruitment, HR, payroll, and workforce solutions that fuel business growth while connecting talented individuals with meaningful career opportunities.

Elevating People. Empowering Business.

Founded with the belief that people are the heartbeat of every successful enterprise, Lee & Co. Group has rapidly emerged as a premium partner for organisations seeking agile, human-centric workforce strategies. We combine deep industry expertise with a modern, tech-driven approach — offering bespoke recruitment, HR consulting, payroll, and contractor solutions that drive measurable outcomes.

Our sub-brands — Elevate Talent Studio, Ascend People, and Future Workforce Solutions — reflect our dedication to innovation, career elevation, and strategic workforce design. We don't just fill roles; we architect high-performing teams.

500+
Business Partners
98%
Client Retention
2k+
Successful Placements
15+
Industries Served

Our Core Pillars

The values that drive our culture and client success.

Integrity First

Unwavering transparency, ethics, and accountability in every engagement.

Strategic Impact

Data-led workforce decisions that deliver tangible business growth.

People Centricity

Human-first approach — from candidate experience to client partnerships.

Innovation

Future-ready solutions, agile frameworks, and modern talent tech.

Executive Leadership

Visionaries behind our people-first revolution.

Michael Lee

Founder & CEO

15+ years in global workforce strategy, former HR executive leading transformation across EMEA markets.

Thandi Nkosi

Chief People Officer

Expert in organisational development & inclusive talent ecosystems, driving people-first cultures.

James van der Berg

Managing Director, Consulting

Specialist in HR operations, payroll transformation and contractor workforce solutions.

Our Divisions of Excellence

Elevate Talent Studio

Executive search & career acceleration for high-calibre professionals.

Ascend People

HR transformation, culture audits & leadership development.

Future Workforce Solutions

On-demand staffing, contractor management & agile workforce design.

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Let's architect your talent strategy — from executive search to HR operations.

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