Hire Resolve | Top Oil and Gas Recruitment Agencies in Africa
Connecting Energy Professionals with Premier Employers Across the Continent
Top Oil and Gas Recruitment Agencies in Africa: Hire Resolve is a leading recruitment agency specialising in oil and gas placements across the African continent. With major hydrocarbon reserves in Nigeria, Angola, Ghana, Uganda, and emerging basins across the region, Africa offers exceptional opportunities for energy professionals. We connect skilled candidates with premier employers – from international oil companies and independent operators to service providers and EPC contractors – across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Whether you need drilling engineers, subsea specialists, geoscientists, or project managers, our tailored recruitment solutions deliver the right talent.
Our recruiters focus exclusively on energy sector placements – from exploration and drilling to refining and petrochemicals – understanding the technical qualifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements unique to the industry.
We partner with leading operators, service companies, and consultancies across all major African energy hubs – Nigeria, Angola, Ghana, Uganda, South Africa and beyond – complemented by established agencies like MPH International, Michael Page Oil & Gas, and Energi Talent Resourcing to offer you the broadest talent pool.
We assess technical expertise, industry experience, HSE compliance, and cross‑cultural competency – ensuring every placement meets the demanding standards of Africa's oil and gas operations.
We don't just fill vacancies – we build lasting relationships, ensuring every professional we place contributes to your organisation's long‑term success in the African energy sector.
As a leading oil and gas recruitment agency, Hire Resolve recruits for a wide range of roles including:
Africa's energy sector is supported by a robust network of specialist recruitment agencies operating across key hydrocarbon regions:
Est. 1985 in Paris, now operating in Nigeria, Congo, South Africa and Uganda. ISO 9001:2015 certified, providing technical and engineering recruitment to oil & gas, power and nuclear industries. Trusted by Total, Repsol and NPCC.
Global leader with 140 offices worldwide and a dedicated African energy practice. Specialises in permanent and interim placements across all project stages, with consultants drawn directly from the oil and gas industry.
Nigeria‑based specialist oil & gas and power recruitment firm operating since 2014. Serves Nigeria, Malaysia and Indonesia, setting standards for high‑level service and delivery in the energy sector.
Founded 2015, operating in Ghana, Namibia and Cameroon. Consulting and manpower recruitment for subsea, offshore and marine operations. Clients include TOTAL, CHEVRON, BP, Shell and Eni.
100% Angolan company (est. 2012) with offices in Luanda, Cabinda, Soyo and Cape Town. Provides HR, crewing, local content and consultancy services to oil, gas and maritime industries with 60 onshore staff and 550 crew members.
Ghana‑based global consultancy (est. 2010) sourcing internationally based professionals for energy, oil & gas, telecommunications and infrastructure roles across sub‑Saharan Africa.
Consulting firm with offices in Paris, Lagos and Luanda. Specialises in executive search, permanent recruitment and HR services for oil & gas, logistics, maritime and FMCG sectors across Africa.
South Africa‑based (est. 1992) with offices in Bedfordview, Secunda, Sasolburg, Klerksdorp and Cape Town. Specialises in petrochemical refineries, power stations and mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and piping trades.
Nigeria / Angola. 10+ years offshore drilling experience, well design, operations supervision. Expat package with rotational schedule. Competitive international salary.
Ghana / Namibia. Subsea production systems, installation support, offshore liaison. 5+ years experience with major operators. Family status or rotational options.
Mozambique / Tanzania. Lead EPC projects, manage contractors, ensure schedule and budget compliance. 15+ years LNG experience, PMP certification preferred.
Uganda / Kenya. Basin analysis, prospect generation, seismic interpretation. 8+ years experience in East African rift basins. Attractive expatriate package.
South Africa. Process optimization, troubleshooting, turnaround planning. 5+ years refinery experience, chemical engineering degree. Permanent position.
Nigeria / Angola. Implement HSE management systems, ensure regulatory compliance, lead safety culture. 10+ years oil & gas experience, NEBOSH / IOSH certifications.
With proven reserves exceeding 125 billion barrels of oil and 500 trillion cubic feet of gas, Africa is home to world‑class hydrocarbon basins. From Nigeria's Niger Delta and Angola's deepwater fields to emerging plays in Uganda, Mozambique, Senegal and Namibia, the continent offers unparalleled opportunities for energy professionals. Specialist recruitment agencies with decades of experience – such as MPH International, Michael Page, Energi Talent and AW OFFSHORE – provide the technical expertise and local knowledge essential for successful placements. Hire Resolve complements this ecosystem with pan‑African reach and a proven track record of connecting top talent with leading operators across the continent.
At Hire Resolve, we go above and beyond for our oil and gas clients by providing personalised recruitment solutions that align with your project timelines, safety requirements and operational demands. We don't just fill vacancies – we build long-term partnerships, ensuring every professional we place has the right technical expertise, industry certifications and cultural fit to contribute to your organisation's success. Whether you need drilling engineers for deepwater projects, subsea specialists for offshore developments, or project managers for LNG facilities, our team is dedicated to helping your energy operations thrive across Africa.
Contact us for your oil and gas recruitment needs across Africa, and let Hire Resolve help you find the best energy professionals for your organisation. For all oil & gas roles, email us directly.
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