Shandré Main

Location: Mauritius
Geography Served: Malawi, Mauritius, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Description of role: As part of the expansion team, I am working on setting up entities across Africa and as the Country lead, I manage our client workers in the Country.

Professional background: As a professional in global employment and mobility solutions, I specialize in researching, designing and developing strategies that facilitate smooth transitions for internal handover to sales and operational teams. My expertise extends to advising on and executing strategic operational expansion efforts in the African region, while also project managing these initiatives. I take pride in creating and maintaining a comprehensive knowledge base that encompasses global employment regulations, best practices and internal operational procedures. Acting as an internal compliance advisor, I ensure adherence to global employment, international mobility and regulatory standards. In addition, I provide crucial support to internal stakeholders, including sales, customer service, employee relations and payroll departments. I also play a vital role in identifying, evaluating and managing key partners for operational and business process outsourcing.

What are you most excited or looking forward to as GoGlobal launches its Global Employment Solutions in Africa?

I am eagerly looking forward to assisting our clients in expanding their operations into Africa. I am particularly excited about the vast pool of untapped talent available in this region. By harnessing this talent and providing comprehensive HR solutions, we aim to drive growth, innovation and success for our clients as they expand into Africa.

What do you want companies to know about hiring talent in Africa?

When hiring talent in Africa, it’s essential for companies to understand that it can be a unique and challenging process compared to other regions. Cultural nuances, varying labor laws and logistical complexities can arise. However, partnering with an experienced EOR in Africa like GoGlobal that understands the region is crucial. GoGlobal navigates local regulations, manages payroll, ensures compliance and provides valuable insights into the local talent market. This allows our clients to streamline their expansion into Africa, mitigate risks and operate a smooth and successful hiring process.