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6 Reasons to Partner with a Recruitment Agency in Namibia

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6 Reasons to Partner with a Recruitment Agency in Namibia

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6 Reasons to Partner with a Recruitment Agency for Top-Tier Talent Acquisition in Namibia 

 

Hiring in Namibia can come with several challenges, including navigating local labour laws, understanding the skills landscape, and managing logistics. Building a skilled, local team is critical for the success of your business, and partnering with a trusted recruitment agency can streamline your efforts. We’ve outlined six key reasons why choosing to partner with a recruitment agency is the smart choice for businesses looking to secure top talent in Namibia’s competitive skills market. 

1. In-depth local knowledge

 

When hiring in Namibia, local expertise is vital. A recruitment agency with in-depth knowledge of Namibia’s labour laws, business practices, and cultural context will ensure that your hiring process is fully compliant and tailored to the local environment. Effective recruitment in Namibia requires a strategic approach that positions your company as a leading employer in the market. A recruitment partner should be able to create campaigns that resonate with the unique skills pool and help build your organisation’s reputation as an employer of choice. 

2. Access to Namibia’s diverse talent pool

 

A key benefit of partnering with a recruitment agency in Namibia is their access to a wide network of skilled professionals across industries such as mining, renewable energy, and agriculture. An effective recruitment partner should be well-connected with local talent and industry stakeholders, allowing them to identify candidates that fit your organisational needs and budget. Leveraging their network ensures that you find the best candidates for your business. 

3. Performance-based recruitment models

 

One of the standout advantages of working with a Namibian recruitment agency is the availability of success-based recruitment models. This reduces the financial risk associated with hiring, as you only pay once the right candidate has been successfully placed. In addition to saving on upfront costs, you’ll benefit from reduced overheads related to advertising and candidate screening. A performance-based model shows confidence in the recruiter’s ability to deliver top talent, making it a cost-effective solution for your business. 

4. Flexible and adaptive hiring solutions

 

Namibia’s market dynamics can change rapidly, and your business needs a recruitment partner that can adapt to these fluctuations. A reliable recruitment agency will offer flexible hiring solutions that scale alongside your business needs, ensuring that your recruitment strategy remains aligned with your evolving goals. This flexibility allows you to focus on core operations while the recruiter handles the intricacies of hiring. 

5. Minimising risk in  the hiring process

 

An experienced recruitment agency can mitigate the risks associated with making a bad hire. From comprehensive background checks to cultural fit assessments, partnering with a recruitment partner ensures that each candidate meets both legal and organisational requirements. This due diligence protects your business from costly hiring mistakes and lengthy recruitment delays. 

6. Focus on candidate satisfaction

 

Sustainable hiring decisions are built on strong candidate relationships. A recruitment agency that prioritises candidate satisfaction will not only help you find top talent but also ensure long-term retention. Regular communication, follow-ups, and feedback throughout the hiring process all contribute to a positive candidate experience, which directly impacts employee retention and satisfaction. Your recruitment partner should have systems in place to manage expectations and foster clear communication between your brand and candidates. 

Why choose AltGen Namibia?

 

With so many recruitment agencies in Namibia, finding the right partner can be challenging, but certainly not impossible. Reasons to partner with a recruitment agency in Namibia include gaining access to local expertise and navigating industry-specific hiring challenges. Our dedicated team understands the unique challenges and opportunities within Namibia, ensuring that we offer solutions that are not only effective, but also compliant with local regulations.

AltGen Namibia specialises in providing top-tier Recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), and Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) services, tailored specifically for the Namibian market. With over 12 years of experience in recruitment across Africa, we pride ourselves on our in-depth local expertise and extensive industry knowledge. This experience has equipped our team with the tools necessary to deliver results that align with the unique hiring strategies of our various clients.  

Our network of high-calibre professionals extends across the Energy, Mining, and Finance industries and our proven track record demonstrates our capability to address people-centric challenges. We offer comprehensive solutions that encompass the entire job creation process.  

Contact our team today to discover how we can support your business in navigating Namibia’s skills market and securing the talent your business needs to succeed.

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Sean Gibson

Managing Director

“AltGen is all about effecting change, through people. With integrity, and passion”. 

Managing Director and Founder of the AltGen’ Group. Sean has played a pivotal role in steering and leading the vision and mission of AltGen, making AltGen the only highly specialist renewable energy recruitment firm operating within the renewable energy and sustainability space in Africa. Sean oversees the success of the entire group of AltGen companies.

Sean holds a Master of Philosophy in Sustainable Development from Stellenbosch University as well as an Honours degree from Rhodes University

Robert Veith

Sales Director

“Without quality and intelligent effort, there is no success and no reward.”

Joining AltGen in 2014, Robert started as a Recruitment Consultant and has since become our Recruitment Director overseeing the Recruitment and Executive Search division. Robert has extensive experience in securing talent for rare skills in the energy engineering market, including skills to the likes of Power System Engineers, SCADA Engineers, Project Developers and Electrical Engineering skills specific to design.

Through Robert’s leadership, each recruitment team is enabled to focus on their specific area of expertise, ensuring all client hiring needs are met. Through Robert’s years of dedication to sourcing and securing top talent in the industry, he has a wealth of insight into the skills market and provides our clients with a competitive advantage in a scarce skills environment enabling them to effectively execute on some of the most challenging renewable energy projects across Africa. Robert is also responsible for growth of the engineering recruitment team.

Robert holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management from UNISA as well as a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering from CPUT.

Lindy Taylor

Business Development & Innovation Director

“The success of an organisation is defined by its people.”

As the Innovation & Business Development Manager, Lindy is responsible for the marketing and business development activities of AltGen. Through her big picture vision, Lindy has enabled AltGen to remain responsive in the cleantech space. She is responsible for engagements with new clients.
 
Lindy initially joined AltGen in 2015 and has grown into being an integral member of the senior management team. She ensures a collaborative approach with clients catering to their custom needs. Her focus is on attaining new clients, as well as handling contractual relationships with new and existing stakeholders.
 
Lindy holds a Bachelor’ Degree in Social Sciences from Rhodes University.

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Chris Roetz

Workforce Management Services: General Manager

“My goal is to deliver exceptional operational performance within AltGen – Northern Cape building on people, energy and sustainability”

Chris Roetz oversees AltGen’s Workforce Management division in the Northern Cape. He is responsible for the successful execution of HR advisory and management services for clients’ utility-scale projects in the region. Currently, Roetz mobilises an outsourced staff complement of over 200 employees. He also steers AltGen’s Solar Works programme in conjunction with his Pofadder based team.

Chris has 20 years of professional experience in an HR and outsourced staffing capacity within the energy environment and holds a National Diploma in Human Resource Management from UNISA.

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Muslim Janoowala

Consulting Services: Senior Consultant & Business Development Lead

“My focus is to be able to do impactful work, being in the front lines of the development sector finding solutions to safe and reliable drinking water, power and sanitation”

Muslim Janoowala drives AltGen’s consulting services arm. Muslim has 10+ years of experience in the renewable energy, water and general engineering space in Eastern Africa and has played an instrumental role in the success of AltGen consulting engagement on the AFD Green Mini-grid Programme in Kenya. His expertise caters to M&E activities, project management, impact analysis and assessments of funded water and renewable energy programmes that “enlighten” and uplift communities in rural Africa.

Muslim holds an MSc in Construction Management from Cass Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Environment Engineering from the University of Nottingham.

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Wiehahn de Jager

Senior Consultant & Team Lead

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”

Wiehahn de Jager has specialist recruitment expertise in the finance sector and has worked on various mandates for large international and national clients on both a retained and contingency basis. Wiehahn has gained an in-depth understanding of the professional skills operating within the capital markets, fin-tech, and green finance space, with a keen focus on talented professionals within the African context. He has a strong track record successfully working on a range of skill levels, from Directors to Analysts, with a special focus on professionals from mid-level up to Corporate Executives.

Wiehahn holds a Bachelor in Law from the University of Stellenbosch.

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Robert Slater

Senior Consultant & Team Lead

“I love to serve people and be the steppingstone between them and their dream job.”

Robert Slater is an expert in the talent acquisition of carbon management, environmental and social governance-related professionals across Africa. Robert has successfully closed mandates for clients who are focused on sourcing skills with experience in climate change, clean cooking, sustainability, and agricultural environments.

Slater cares deeply for people and the planet, he has a Life Coach Training certification from New Insights and volunteers at ON A MISSION, an NPO which enables businesses and individuals to invest in carbon offset projects. He holds an Honours Degree in Environmental Management from UNISA.

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Natascha Marais

Consultant

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. I look for people who want to change the world and introduce them to like-minded companies.”

Natascha Marais is highly skilled when it comes to sourcing those “unicorns” for our clients in the OEM, AI and technology, economic development, and legal spaces.

Natascha has proven experience in identifying and onboarding professionals to the likes of business developers, sales, and account managers as well as technical sales or software developer skills.

Marais holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Law from Pearson Institute.

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