Services built for Africa's most demanding talent markets.
Six specialist service lines — from retained leadership search to in-country employment compliance — delivered by consultants who know your sector.
Building long-term partnerships across emerging markets.
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. 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.
Our long-term vision is to support the growth, training and development of emerging markets with high levels of trust, integrity and respect. We believe in building long-term partnerships with our clients and travelling the enhancement journey together.
From brief to placement — three clear steps.
Engage
We take time to understand your organisation, culture, and the exact profile you need — before we start searching.
Search
Our consultants map the market, headhunt passively, and screen rigorously — delivering only qualified, vetted candidates.
Place
We manage the full process through to offer, acceptance and onboarding — and stay in contact to ensure the placement holds.
Executive Search
Retained · ExclusiveCopper Quail offers blue chip companies Executive Search for Senior Board Members, Executives and Management. We provide this work on an exclusive-only basis and work with members of your organization to better understand your company. These roles are generally highly confidential and discretion is our utmost priority. Our Executive Team will get a full understanding of the culture within your organization to find the right individual that will fit right into the organization.
Find out moreHeadhunting
Proactive · TargetedIt is said a Headhunter goes where Angels fear to tread — because Headhunters take a head-on approach to finding the right people and finding that needle in a haystack. The Headhunters are actively networking with individuals in their respective industry focus 24/7. Typical time from engagement through to first delivery of candidates can be as fast as 2–3 weeks.
Find out moreContingency Recruitment
Mid-level · VolumeOur Recruitment Consultant will get a better understanding of your organization and the type of individual you are looking for. Contingency Recruitment follows traditional recruitment methods of placing job ads and screening of potential candidates for your open vacancy. A percentage fee is only charged on the successful placement of an individual within your organization.
Find out moreOutsourced Employment
Turnkey · ComplianceCopper Quail Global offers a full turnkey solution, where we will search and find local or expat skills across Africa. Copper Quail works closely with their partners to arrange work permits, deal with relocation and the running of contractor payrolls for short-term or long-term projects. Copper Quail will also ensure that the taxation and compliance laws of the respective countries are implemented and adhered to.
Find out moreTraining & Mentorship
Capability · DevelopmentCopper Quail is passionate about training across the African continent and we assist companies in breaking the barriers with simple and effective training techniques. Soft skills in many African countries are somewhat lacking — a simple example is communication within the organization, which can make or break even the best organizations. We have a team of trainers who have taught across the world and worked with some of the biggest companies globally.
Find out moreRemote Teams
Embedded · GlobalIn today's rapidly evolving business landscape, accessing top-tier talent is paramount for success. Copper Quail offers a revolutionary solution, providing seamless access to high-performing remote teams across a diverse range of sectors. Forget the limitations of geographical boundaries and tap into a wealth of expertise to fuel your projects and scale your operations efficiently.
Find out moreSpecialist search, grounded in delivery
Our renewable energy search is informed by how projects really move — from development and finance through construction, commissioning and long-term operations.

Full Project Lifecycle Understanding
We understand the full cycle — from idea and development, through tendering and financial close, into construction, commissioning and long-term O&M — so we identify talent that fits both the phase and the pressure of delivery.

Site-Based Experience Matters
Our search is backed by real construction, EPC and site leadership experience — supporting developers, IPPs, EPCs, lenders and project teams with search informed by what delivery truly takes on the ground.

Ready to Build the Right Team?
We combine renewable energy market knowledge with real site-based experience — from development and finance through construction, commissioning and O&M — to help clients secure the people who move projects forward.
Ready to find your next key hire?
Talk to our team about your current recruitment challenge — no obligation, just an honest conversation.
