Human Capital Solutions · Africa & beyond

The right people, in the right roles, across Africa.

Fifteen years of executive search, headhunting and outsourced employment — connecting blue-chip companies with the talent that moves them forward.

15+
Years across Africa
5
Specialist divisions
2016
Founded
Recruiting acrossMiningEnergyEngineeringFinanceAgricultureInfrastructure

What we do

Five specialist divisions, one standard of delivery — built for expatriate, diaspora and local recruitment. All services →

Executive Search

Retained search for blue-chip companies — senior board members, executives and management who shape the business.

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Headhunting

Headhunters networking with industry specialists around the clock — backed by deep market research.

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Contingency Recruitment

Traditional recruitment done well — targeted job advertising and rigorous screening for your open vacancies.

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Outsourced Employment

Work permits, relocation and contractor payroll management — for short-term and long-term projects alike.

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Training & Mentorship

Closing the soft-skills gap across African markets — practical communication and leadership development within organisations.

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Remote Teams

Seamless access to high-performing remote teams — a revolutionary route to top-tier talent in a fast-evolving landscape.

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Industry experts, not generalists

Dedicated divisions that know their sectors — which is exactly why Copper Quail is the partner of choice when the hire actually matters.

MiningOil & GasRenewable EnergyEngineeringConstructionFinanceAgricultureFMCGLogisticsTelecoms

A footprint built over 15 years

Expatriate, diaspora and local recruitment teams operating right across the African continent — and increasingly beyond it.

12+
Markets served
5
Divisions
100s
Placements
About us

Built on trust, integrity and respect.

01Our origin

Since Copper Quail was established in 2016, our main objective has been to supply essential skills and training across the African continent and throughout the world.

02Best in industry

Over the years our team has worked hard to find the "best in industry" skills for our clients — as well as develop skills within countries.

03Our long-term vision

To support the growth, training and development of emerging markets with high levels of trust, integrity and respect — building long-term partnerships and travelling the enhancement journey together.

04Why partner with us

Dedicated divisions and teams of industry experts specialising in expatriate, diaspora and local recruitment across Africa — making Copper Quail the perfect partner of choice.

Copper Quail successfully placed a powerhouse engineer with a large mining company in West Africa — a hire that lifted operational efficiency, sharpened energy management and reduced costs.

Your next great hire starts with a conversation.

Whether you're building a team or looking for your next role — let's talk about what Copper Quail can do for you.

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Let's find your next great hire.

Whether you're building a team or looking for your next role — let's talk about what Copper Quail can do for you.

Our Offices

Johannesburg+27 11 234 4313

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