Powering the people who power Africa
Leaders in renewable energy recruitment in Africa & The UK
With AltGen's Recruitment, Manpower and EOR Solutions, we will enable you to source and deploy renewable energy talent across Africa and the United Kingdom.
introduction
AltGen was founded in South Africa in 2012 as a pure play renewable energy recruitment firm
From the outset, AltGen has grown alongside the renewable energy industry across South Africa and the African continent.
With offices across Africa and the United Kingdom, AltGen combines local market knowledge with international reach, helping clients hire with confidence and candidates find opportunities that shape the future of the energy transition.
Services
Three ways we support the sector.
Recruitment Solutions
Leverage our extensive renewable energy recruitment network through bespoke recruitment strategies to access the very best renewable energy talent
Manpower Services
Extensive Manpower Services have been offered in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Kenya. Leverage our management expertise to turn your projects into reality.
EOR Solutions
An EOR acts as the local employer on behalf of an international business, taking responsibility for all in-country employment, legal, and compliance matters.
Featured Jobs
Open roles across our markets.
Permanent
Head of Finance
On Site
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
N$ 900K - 1.3M
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Permanent
Project Planner & Scheduler
On Site
Stellenbosch, South Africa
R800K - R1.2M p.a.
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Permanent
Senior Bookkeeper
On Site
Cape Town, South Africa
R300K - R360K p.a.
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Permanent
Senior Investment Associate
Remote
London or Dubai
£80K - £100K p.a. + bonus
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Permanent
Head of Finance
On Site
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
N$ 900K - 1.3M
View job
Permanent
Project Planner & Scheduler
On Site
Stellenbosch, South Africa
R800K - R1.2M p.a.
View job
Permanent
Senior Bookkeeper
On Site
Cape Town, South Africa
R300K - R360K p.a.
View job
Permanent
Senior Investment Associate
Remote
London or Dubai
£80K - £100K p.a. + bonus
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Permanent
Senior Project Finance Analyst
Hybrid
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
TBC
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Permanent
Senior Flutter Developer
On Site
Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
$12K - $42K p.a.
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Google Reviews
Real Stories. Real Careers.
Steve vd M
I cannot recommend Thaila highly enough for her incredible work in helping me secure my new role. From our very first conversation, it was clear that she isn’t just a recruiter—she is a dedicated career advocate.
What stood out most was her proactive communication. She kept me informed at every single stage of the process, ensuring I never felt left in the dark. Thaila took the time to understand my career goals and matched them perfectly with the company’s needs, providing invaluable prep and insights that gave me the confidence to succeed in my interviews. She handled the entire negotiation and onboarding process with the utmost professionalism and transparency. Transitioning into a new role can sometimes be a high-pressure experience, but Thaila’s support turned it into a seamless and exciting journey. If you are a candidate looking for your next big step, or an employer looking for top-tier talent, Thaila is the person you want in your corner. Thank you again, Thaila, for your hard work and for making this such a positive experience!Matt Voss
Nobuhle was an incredible help in finding a job that is the perfect fit for me! She was warm and friendly throughout the process and gave me invaluable advice and tips to help me navigate the tricky job market. Would highly recommend her, and as a result AltGen, for assisting you find your career in the renewable energy world!
Sands
Absolutely professional, extremely neat and great product, thanks Willie!!!!!
Joaquin Sylvanus
I had an incredible experience working with Kaela to secure my new position. From the start to finish, she was very professional, transparent and genuinely committed to find the right role for me. Kaela provided excellent prep for my interview and kept me updated at every stage. I felt supported and confident throughout the entire process.I was impressed by how quickly they understood my skills set and matched me with the company that fits my career goals. Kaela is personable, professional and very bet above and beyond. I highly recommend them to any professional looking for their next career steps or organization looking for the right candidates.
Neil Wessels
Priscilla assisted me and she was great throughout the process. She even helped me prepare for the interview and gave me very useful pointers which assisted with a successful placement. Can highly recommend. Thank you!
Johans Van Wyk
With the help from Kerryn at AltGen, I landed a super cool position with an awesome company. Kerryn was superbly professional and knowledgeable. I suggest AltGen to anyone looking for employment in the renewable energy sector.
Thanks a bunch Kerryn Calitz.Mmakoena Monareng
The recruiter I worked with was very friendly and offered a lot of support during the recruitment process and even after I good offered the job. I would highly recommend choosing Altgen as your recruitment partner.
Thabo Mokwape
AltGen is an awesome recruitment agency. It is because of them I have obtained a Project Manager role with one of the leaders in the engineering industry. Thank you so much AltGen!!
Matthew Muldoon
An extremely passionate team that provides excellent service and support to their clients! 10/10 I’d definitely recommend them to be employers as well as prospective candidates.
Eunice Londt
Absolutely wonderful recruitment team! Walks with you throughout the whole process, follows up with the employers and gives immediate feedback. I never felt alone during the whole process. I felt protected. Renate was wonderful, she handled everything professionally. I have so much faith in Altgen. You can never go wrong with this amazing recruitment team!
Matt Voss
Nobuhle was an incredible help in finding a job that is the perfect fit for me! She was warm and friendly throughout the process and gave me invaluable advice and tips to help me navigate the tricky job market. Would highly recommend her, and as a result AltGen, for assisting you find your career in the renewable energy world!
Sands
Absolutely professional, extremely neat and great product, thanks Willie!!!!!
Neil Wessels
Priscilla assisted me and she was great throughout the process. She even helped me prepare for the interview and gave me very useful pointers which assisted with a successful placement. Can highly recommend. Thank you!
Steve vd M
I cannot recommend Thaila highly enough for her incredible work in helping me secure my new role. From our very first conversation, it was clear that she isn’t just a recruiter—she is a dedicated career advocate.
What stood out most was her proactive communication. She kept me informed at every single stage of the process, ensuring I never felt left in the dark. Thaila took the time to understand my career goals and matched them perfectly with the company’s needs, providing invaluable prep and insights that gave me the confidence to succeed in my interviews. She handled the entire negotiation and onboarding process with the utmost professionalism and transparency. Transitioning into a new role can sometimes be a high-pressure experience, but Thaila’s support turned it into a seamless and exciting journey. If you are a candidate looking for your next big step, or an employer looking for top-tier talent, Thaila is the person you want in your corner. Thank you again, Thaila, for your hard work and for making this such a positive experience!Johans Van Wyk
With the help from Kerryn at AltGen, I landed a super cool position with an awesome company. Kerryn was superbly professional and knowledgeable. I suggest AltGen to anyone looking for employment in the renewable energy sector.
Thanks a bunch Kerryn Calitz.Mmakoena Monareng
The recruiter I worked with was very friendly and offered a lot of support during the recruitment process and even after I good offered the job. I would highly recommend choosing Altgen as your recruitment partner.
Joaquin Sylvanus
I had an incredible experience working with Kaela to secure my new position. From the start to finish, she was very professional, transparent and genuinely committed to find the right role for me. Kaela provided excellent prep for my interview and kept me updated at every stage. I felt supported and confident throughout the entire process.I was impressed by how quickly they understood my skills set and matched me with the company that fits my career goals. Kaela is personable, professional and very bet above and beyond. I highly recommend them to any professional looking for their next career steps or organization looking for the right candidates.
Thabo Mokwape
AltGen is an awesome recruitment agency. It is because of them I have obtained a Project Manager role with one of the leaders in the engineering industry. Thank you so much AltGen!!
Matthew Muldoon
An extremely passionate team that provides excellent service and support to their clients! 10/10 I’d definitely recommend them to be employers as well as prospective candidates.
Eunice Londt
Absolutely wonderful recruitment team! Walks with you throughout the whole process, follows up with the employers and gives immediate feedback. I never felt alone during the whole process. I felt protected. Renate was wonderful, she handled everything professionally. I have so much faith in Altgen. You can never go wrong with this amazing recruitment team!
