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Track Record

WHAT MATTERS… IS WHAT WE HAVE DONE

When you partner with us, you are partnering with a company that has a proven track record in people-orientated services across Africa’s energy industry. Through demonstrated expertise, AltGen has forged a name for itself as a leader in renewable energy, cleantech and sustainability recruitment, employment, and consulting services in Africa.

Our understanding of skills development and capacity building provides a complete approach to each of our client’s mandates. Our clients trust us to deliver unique insights and recommendations which enable growth and operational excellence.

WHY CHOOSE US?

  • Our project record is a testament to our knowledge of the industry
  • AltGen has a deep understanding of HR advisory and recruitment needs across Africa
  • We are mobile, able to execute projects with ease across the continent
  • AltGen is information-driven and cross-pollinates insights from one project to another
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OUR FOOTPRINT ACROSS AFRICA

If you would like to learn more about what projects AltGen has been involved in, simply click on the map for more details!
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PROJECT CASE STUDIES

We believe that knowledge is the cornerstone to driving positive change. We pride ourselves in the ability to immerse ourselves in projects that guide adaptive change to the way we inspire human capital and organisational progression.

Our holistic solutions provide our clients with long-term, positive results.  

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RENEWABLE ENERGY SKILLS: SALARY SURVEYS & BENCHMARKING

Duration: On-going

The salary benchmarking process is complex, with several factors influencing the outcome of salary negotiations. This includes the push and pull factors of both the employee and the employer. AltGen has a database of several thousand...

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SOLAR O&M SERVICE PROVIDER SWP SEWING PPE

Duration: 2020

AltGen provides Workplace Management Services to an O&M client for two solar projects based in the Northern Cape (one 40 MW PV project and another 75MW project). On behalf of the client, we employed 108 of their staff. AltGen’se...

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IN NEW MARKETS

Duration: 2020 - 2022

Our client was looking to enter the Kenyan market and create a sales pipeline in the territory but lacked an established entity in the country. AltGen employed a Business Developer on behalf of the client...

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STAFF MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYMENT

Duration: 2020 - 2021

AltGen took on the employment relationship of an IPP client’s community-based employee and handed over the employment relationship to the client once the employee was work-ready and able to move in HR position for their site-based work...

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SUB-CONTRACTING

Duration: 2020

An international client that had recently established an office in Cape Town required AltGen’s support to facilitate immediate employment of a Personal Assistant to the Director...

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FULLY OUTSOURCED HR

Duration:2019

AltGen carried out this project for a leading biogas plant developer and operator. It entailed the in-sourcing of management through to general labour. The project owners withdrew from an unsuccessful operations and maintenance contract...

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COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENTS IN THE NORTHERN CAPE

Duration:2019

The REIPPPP uniquely incorporates fundamental socio-economic development objectives which bidders of the programme are required to adhere to. AltGen needed to conduct community needs assessments in 3 different district municipalities...

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GREENCAPE SKILLS AUDIT: ATLANTIS SEZ

Duration: 2019

The Terms of Reference for this project include establishing a baseline of skills that exist in the Atlantis “Green Tech” Special Economic Zone, an industrial area to the north of Cape Town. We needed to identify possible skills shortages and, where...

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR ZMW

Duration: 2018 - 2021

On entering the South African market, Zero Mass Water required the services of AltGen to support their recruitment and employment needs with regards to finding a Business Development Manager and Technical Lead...

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Duration: On-going

AltGen provided the full scope of employment services for this company’s employees to enter into the South African market...

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EMPLOYMENT MEASURES FOR THE PAUWES COHORT

Duration: 2017 - 2018

PAUWES offers a two-year Master of Science programme in Water and Energy, as one of the specialized units of the Pan African University, with the possibility of choosing between the tracks of engineering or policy. In September 2016...

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WIND ENERGY TRAINING, SKILLS & CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

Duration: 2017 - 2018

The project entailed (1) the development of a detailed stakeholder matrix to identify key players in the South African wind energy industry, specifically in the field of training and skills development, (2) conducting an inclusive workshop...

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HR ADVISORY

Duration: 2017

PHASE 1: RETRENCHMENT PROCESS ASSISTANCE In the event of reductions being necessary, AltGen has on occasion engaged with RE employers to narrow down on role descriptions and staff capabilities and skillsets...

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ASSESSMENT OF TRAINING & SKILLS NEEDS FOR THE WIND INDUSTRY

Duration: 2017

To underwrite an investment into establishing a RE training centre in South Africa, in 2012, the GIZ commissioned a study to determine the absolute numbers of various skills that the then-nascent wind energy industry would require...

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REVIEW OF HIV/AIDS RELATED ACTIVITIES AS PART OF THE IPPS SED INVESTMENT

Duration: 2017

As a part of its social compact commitment the GIZ has mainstreamed HIV into its activities, and as such has a compliance obligation to produce “one good practice document on the HIV related measures in the RE sector”. The report sought...

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WIND TURBINE SERVICE TECHNICIAN COURSE VERIFICATION

Duration: 2016 - 2017

ENGAGEMENT 1: COURSE INTEGRITY A training centre, initiated in 2011, aimed specifically at providing training in renewable energy technologies. The primary offering is the Wind Turbine Service Technician course (WTST). It was AltGen’s task to...

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EMPLOYMENT & STAFF SUB-CONTRACTING

Duration: 2016, 2017 & 2020

During 2016, through to 2020 AltGen has supported 4 clients with employment and sub-contracting services. The client ranged from a PV OEM, a Developer, Owner and Operator of Renewable Projects, to a Consulting Advisory as...

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GREEN MINI-GRID PROGRAMME

Duration: 2016 - 2022

The objective of the Green Mini-Grid (GMG) programme is the: “roll out of approximately 15 GMG projects that are sustainable and will provide 500 000 rural Kenyans with access to reliable green electricity for the first time”...

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ASSESSMENT OF SKILLS NEEDS & JOB FORECASTING FOR THE BIOGAS INDUSTRY

Duration: 2016

This project entailed an investigation into the skills needs and an estimation of the job potential in the biogas industry in South Africa. The study found that as of April 2016 there were 1700 people directly employed in the biogas industry with...

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TURKANA WIND POWER HR ADVISORY & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Duration: 2014 - 2016

LTWP is a 310MW wind farm, the largest in Africa. It comprises 365 Vestas wind turbines, 850kW each, providing 15 -20% of Kenyan national demand when operational. Grid connection is via a 400kv purpose-built double circuit 428km...

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RENEWABLE ENERGY & ENERGY EFFICIENCY CAREER PATHWAYS & THE SKILLS GAPS

Duration: 2014

The broad aim of the project was to establish career pathways and a broad overview of the skills demand within the RE sector in South Africa, with a focus on the Northern Cape to establish if there was potential to invest in a Renewable Energy Centre...

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JOB LOCALISATION IN THE REIPP

Duration: 2014

A study was conducted on behalf of SAPVIA which explored the job creation potential of PV under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Program, the REIPP. Some of the recommendations out of this engagement...

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COMMUNITIES NEEDS ASSESSMENTS FOR BID SUBMISSION

Duration: 2014

The brief was to carry out detailed community needs assessments in the towns adjacent to a wind and solar PV facility. This was done by finding the relevant communities and the statutory as well as non-statutory organisations that function within....

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SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Duration: 2014

AltGen created a Socio-Economic Development Plan for a 75MW PV project located on the West Coast of South Africa. This entailed carrying out a detailed community needs assessment to determine the critical socio-economic...

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ESTABLISHMENT OF A SECRETARIAT: BENCHMARKING, RECRUITMENT & SELECTION

Duration: 2013, 2015 & 2016

The task list included providing a clear SAPVIA organogram as well as an organizational structure. Additionally, CEO and Policy Officers Job Descriptions and Role Descriptions were also required...

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RECRUITMENT STATISTICS

PLACEMENTS PER CLIENT MARKETS

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16%
12%
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23% - IPP & Asset Management
20% - Investment, Finance & Funds
19% - Engineering, Procurement & Construction
16% - Consulting
12% - Greenfield Project Development
10% - OEMs & Supply & Distribution

OUR PLACEMENTS CLEANTECH EXPERTISE

Battery Energy Storage & Green Hydrogen
Grid Power & Cyber Physical Systems
Waste to Energy & Hydroelectric Power
Carbon Offset & Clean Cooking
Wind
C & I Solar
Utility-scale Solar
30%
29%
28%
5%
3%
3%
2%
30% - Utility-scale Solar
29% - C & I Solar
28% - Offshore Wind
5% - Carbon Offset & Clean Cooking
3% - Battery Energy Storage & Green Hydrogen
3% - Waste to Energy & Hydroelectric Power
2% - Grid Power & Cyber Physical Systems

5 OFFICES

strategically located across Africa and the UK , enabling us to access the continents major energy market hubs

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COUNTRIES

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250

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10 000

vetted renewable energy professionals in our networks

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close to 

1000

climate change-related professionals placed

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Over 

320 years

of employment created within AltGen

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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

Recruitment 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

Innovation & Business Development Manager

“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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