Energy & Climate Recruitment
The cleantech and the green energy market is seeing massive growth these days and the world is beginning to realise the importance of sustainable power sources and the significance of the environment and climate in all aspects of our lives. Each consultant in our Recruitment team specialises in a niche field within the renewable energy and sustainability industries, these divisions consisting of Engineering, Business and Project Development and EPC, Financial Management, Legal and Impact Investing, and Climate Change, Carbon Management and ESG.



The AltGen unique organisational design, allows us to effectively and efficiently execute on some of the most challenging recruitment assignments, be this on a success-based, retained, or in-house.
Our Energy and Climate Recruitment teams are managed and rewarded on collaboration, allowing them to focus on developing lucrative networks and deep knowledge within their areas of expertise while servicing the client across all departments. Consequently, the synergy that exists within our team, even across 5 countries, is one of the key reasons for our very lucrative and vast network and has helped us optimise and streamline our recruitment processes.
We benefit from the insights we blend from one division to the other when it comes to understanding the job creation life-cycle, and our clients reap the rewards of our embedded industry knowledge. Undeniably, our goal is to accelerate access to energy and help businesses meet their triple bottom-line objectives.
Recruitment Process
Unsure of what to expect when working with us?
Fear not, you are in safe hands as our time-tested “Steps 2 Success” will ensure that your engagement with us runs seamlessly and that your project milestones are met.







Expect between 3 – 5 candidates CV’s to be submitted to you.


Since our candidates have sought after skills by multiple players in the industry, we recommend you provide feedback within 1 – 2 working days so that you don’t lose talent to time, which is a reality for companies who don’t act!


Now that you have identified which professionals you would like to engage with, AltGen will arrange as many interviews as your team requires to make an educated hiring decision. We manage the relationship with the candidates on behalf of our clients, therefore it is ...
pivotal that we have a catch-up call to discuss how the interviews went and the next steps. As part of our premium service offering, you can request for an AltGen Senior Consultant to sit in on your interviews and provide guidance on effective interviewing techniques. We find that participating in the hiring process results in our team’s ability to better match and understand your corporate identity and expedite the screening process on the next mandate.Our offices in Stellenbosch have breakaway rooms available for in-person interviews with clients and candidates if required.
Note: we will conduct employment references prior to the final interview and qualifications, ID and credit checks are done prior to the offer.


Once you know which candidate is the perfect asset for your team, you send us the offer and we will have a quick chat before we engage with the candidate on your behalf. Through our depth of understanding of the candidate during the entire recruitment process...
it is always best that we present the offer directly so that we can ensure that any negotiations are in favour of you and your new employee.
Upon your request, AltGen can conduct criminal background checks should you require.



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Our Team
“Our team is made up of passionate individuals who have found a home in effecting change through people.”

The AltGen team focuses on delivering world-class customer support, which is reinforced by our depth of knowledge in the field and our ability to understand our client’s detailed needs. Each consultant is trained in all aspects of recruitment, honing their skill, and developing their experience in a specific technical discipline, be it engineering, finance, sustainability, legal, or economic development. Our training process is very comprehensive, ensuring extensive knowledge and understanding of AltGen and the nature of recruitment, as well as the cleantech, green energy, and sustainability markets
For us, it’s about rapport. Thus, we pride ourselves on creating a strong client and candidate relationship and facilitating a smooth as well as enjoyable hiring journey.
So, if you think you’ve got what it takes to join our dream team then be sure to get in touch!


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Success statistics matter
8 OFFICES

Proven experience in
27
COUNTRIES
250
contracted
employees flying
AltGen flag
10 000
vetted renewable-energy professionals in our networks

close to
1000
climate change-related professionals placed

Over
500 years
of employment created within AltGen
Our track record is a testament to our embedded knowledge
We have built a reputation in the market for our holistic understanding of skills…
Credit: Bio2Watt, Bronkhorstspruit Biogas Plant, Bronkhorstspruit