Mobilizing Global Talent For Maximum Impact
With roots in executive placement across Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, we have continually refined what it means to match businesses with high impact talent. Our journey, marked by sound judgement, elite risk management and hundreds of successfully closed talent acquisition mandates, reflects our commitment to placing leadership where it creates lasting change.
Services
Executive Search
Confidential searches for key decision makers
Specialist Recruitment
Recruitment of specialist professionals, whose skills are in high demand and low supply. Unlike Executive Search assignments, these candidates may not necessarily be at C-Level, but have highly specialised skills that are hard to find.
Diaspora Initiatives
Connecting clients with Non Resident Professionals who are keen to return to their home countries/Continents.
Non-Executive Directors
Independent Non Executive Directors
Industries Covered
- Government & Public Sector
- Crypto, Banking & Insurance
- Energy & Utilities
- Hospitality
Insights
Relocation Compliance Congratulations! You got the job, but… While taking your career onto the international stage may be exciting, securing your dream job does not stop at acing the interview and signing your employment contract. In this brief guidance note, we share key steps that you should take in order to not fall foul of relocation compliance in your new home: Step 1 Do your research on compliance requirements for your target countries Step 2 Begin the process of gathering all relevant documents and/or secure replacements before you start the application process. Requirements vary from country to country, but a typical list for prospective employees and dependents would usually include: Birth Certificate; Passport with 5 – 10 years validity; Recent medical Report within the last 3 - 6 months; Police Clearance Step 3 Ensure that all documentation is duly notarized prior to forwarding on to prospective employer/immigration Step 4 If transiting through different countries prior to starting work, ensure that you apply for and obtain relevant transit visas. While it might be tempting to save money by applying for the standard option, some countries offer a premium (faster processing) option for transit visas. The latter comes in particularly handy during peak periods (e.g during the summer) and on occasions where immigration offices are short staffed (usually during December and January holidays)
Remote, Hybrid, Or In Office? Figuring Out What Works Best For You, Your Employer and Your Team There is no right or wrong when deciding whether to compel your staff to work remotely or in person. Such decisions are usually based on the needs of the business, personal preferences, generation gaps, and communication styles. The Pros of Being in the Office - Easier to build face to face rapport with colleagues when compared the periodic in person meetings that are part and parcel of the remote/hybrid model - The ability to solve bottlenecks in real time - If your employer's corporate culture places an emphasis on visibility, then you'd be well advised to frequent the office more often or adopt a hybrid model The Pros of Working Remotely - Being able to focus in the absence of small talk, banter, 'meetings for the sake of meetings' and raging discussions about last Saturday's football results - Being able to start work earlier owing to the absence of a commute, traffic or train delays. - Less burnout and higher energy levels, leading to better morale and higher productivity
The Engineer's Conundrum - Engineering Management or Individual Contributor? In engineering management you are responsible for coordinating multiple moving parts towards a desired outcome. As a director of a public utility, these moving parts would include internal stakeholders such as your direct reports (usually senior engineers, senior project managers, health & safety manager); the board of directors and budgets. External stakeholders at that level would usually include your national/provincial Regulator, the relevant government ministry (usually the Energy/Infrastructure Ministry or equivalent), a multidisciplinary team of external contractors and customers to name but a few If you are experienced in or (for those lacking the necessary experience) enthused about the prospect of co-ordinating these moving parts, then the engineering management pathway is the right path for you As an individual contributor in a utilities engineering team, your focus will be on your particular ‘moving part’ – eg SCADA, Controls, Protection, Line Planning etc. If you are more enthusiastic about the inner workings of your particular utilities engineering specialization vs dealing with the extra moving parts that come with people management, then it might be worth considering the Individual Contributor pathway If you’re an electrical, mechanical or civil engineer trying to decide on which pathway is the best fit for you, feel free to reach out to us using the form in the ‘Contact’ section.