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Recruitment in MENA

Recruitment in the Middle East and Africa 

The global recruitment industry's revenue in 2023 reached nearly $700 billion, making it one of the most profitable industries. 

Middle East

In this worldwide context, the MENA region has been progressively strengthening its presence in the hiring industry. Notably, with PIF 5 year plan to develop the MENA region and its $40 billion investment, MENA emerges as a compelling market for the recruitment industry. Overall, the PIF investment will create 2 million jobs within 13 sectors: Healthcare, Utilities and renewables, Telecoms, Media and Technology, Food and Agriculture, Automotive, Transport and logistics, Real Estate, Aerospace and Defense, Construction & Building Components and Services, Entertainment, Leisure & Sports, Financial Services, Metals & Mining, and Consumer Goods & Retail.
 

Africa

Recruitment in Africa experiences an evolving landscape as the continent witnesses a dynamic shift in its job market and growing industries. With a significant transition from agriculture to industry and services, there's a need for skilled labor across various sectors. Notably, industries such as technology, renewable energy, and telecommunications are experiencing rapid growth, driven by Africa's increasing embrace of digital transformation and sustainable solutions. 

As Africa continues to develop, the recruitment sector is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the workforce of the future, underlining the importance of investment in education, skills training, and professional development to meet the evolving industry needs.

Why us?

  • How will Antal add value to your business?

    ✔️ Personalized Guidance - Benefit from expert training and ongoing support through a vast network of peers and 800+ employees, fostering business growth. 

  • Back-office support


    ✔️ Full Support - Enjoy award-winning back-office support, including IT, Marketing, and Operations, for the resources you need to succeed. 

  • Your Antal digital tools


    ✔️ Access essential resources like an intranet with access to international clients' data and marketing resources, personalized microsite, and a marketing library with 30+ downloadable documents to establish your digital office. 

MENA Partners

  • Saudi Arabia | Jeddah
    Our office based in Saudi Arabia provides recruitment services including RPO consultancy, talent mapping, leadership assessment, AI video interviews, outplacement services and more.
     

    Discover more here.
     
  • UAE | Motor City
    Antal Dubai based in Motor City specializes in automotive, hospitality, logistics, marketing, and aviation recruitment. They provide recruitment solutions in the Middle East and African markets.
     

    Discover more here
  • UAE | AG Tower
    Our office located in AG Tower specializes in global executive search for pharmaceutical, medical, sales, marketing, and operations roles, providing various recruitment services.
     

    Find out more here
  • UAE | Sheikh Zayed Road
    Antal International's Dubai office on Sheikh Zayed Road specializes in recruiting top talent for global firms in the Gulf, Middle East, and North Africa.
     

    Find out more about it here.

Recruitment Experts based in Africa

  • South Africa
    Antal South Africa specializes in Financial Services, Insurance, Consulting, and Reinsurance, covering a range of core disciplines including HR, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, Shared Services, Accounting, General Management, as well as executive-level positions from Directors to Board members.
     

    Discover more here.
     
  • Zambia
    Our office based in Zambia provides recruitment services including RPO consultancy, talent mapping, and outplacement services within the mining and quarrying industries.
     

    Discover more here.
  • Kenya
    With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, and now transitioned to executive recruitment specializing in commercial, sales, operations, marketing and general management leadership positions in the chemicals sector. 
    Discover more here
  • Egypt
    Antal Egypt focuses on healthcare recruitment with services extending beyond sourcing rare nursing and medical talent. Thanks to our expert team, we assess highly qualified medical staff based on their clinical background, technical skills, clinical judgment, and behavioral assessment, ensuring personalized and efficient care.
    Discover more here

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Recruitment franchise | Earning Potential

The recruitment business model is simple: income comes from placing candidates and charging clients 20-30% of the candidate's first year's salary.
 

It is possible to earn $10,000 per placement, and with 2-4 placements per month, you could earn around $200,000 in your first year. By getting 4-5 substantial monthly billings for mid/senior level placements, you can get back your initial investment.
 

Contact us to assess how much you can earn in your first year

Franchise in MENA

Managing Partners based in MENA
  • Nizar Lalani
    IT, Healthcare, and Finance Specialist
  • Nizar Lalani
    IT, Healthcare, and Finance Specialist

    Country Managing Director - UAE

    Senior Finance and Leadership Recruitment
     

  • Ahmed Saleh
    Regional Managing Partner MENA Region
  • Ahmed Saleh
    Regional Managing Partner MENA Region

    Ahmed manages the MENA region at Antal through two offices. Antal Egypt/North Africa office was incepted in 2010 covering Egypt and French Speaking North Africa, and the Antal DMCC Dubai office covers the GCC and Levant region. Saleh is a Pharmacist by background and holds an MBA from Central Michigan University /USA. Ahmed is a Career Coach, an Outplacements Expert and a Mentor to several leading Executives across the MENA region.

  • Amir Khurshid
    Managing Partner
  • Amir Khurshid
    Managing Partner

    Amir brings with him 30 years of well-rounded experience in the Automotive value-chain, Franchise Development, FMCG, Packaging, Consulting and Academia. He has led strategy implementation for the world’s best-known brands in  Saudi Arabia including Robert Bosch, Kumho Tire, Mercedes-Benz, Knorr-Bremse, Beissbarth, Zexel, Velyen Istobal, etc.

    Amir played a pivotal role in establishing Bosch’s equipment business in the government sector and leading the Bosch Car Service initiative in KSA.

    Amir has a proven record of leading teams, transforming businesses, maximizing revenues, managing principal-dealer relationships, attaining cross-functional efficiencies, expanding distribution networks and winning market share in highly competitive environments.

    He earned his MBA from Warwick Business School, UK as a Britannia Chevening scholar. He also holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration. His achievements include bringing the world’s leading managerial recruitment firm Antal International to Saudi Arabia, which he headed as Managing Partner.

  • Hesham Elhalaby
    Managing Partner
  • Hesham Elhalaby
    Managing Partner

    FMCG professional with over twenty years' experience in global and regional markets: Working with industry giants such as Pepsi, Mars, Henkel and Red Bull has honed my ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex organizational change.

    As a recruitment specialist, I have demonstrated my skills in FMCG and various industries, highlighting my specialization in managing multicultural teams. This experience strategically positions me to make a significant contribution to recruitment initiatives in the MENA region.

  • Ahmed Namir
    Medical and Healthcare Specialist
  • Ahmed Namir
    Medical and Healthcare Specialist

    Ahmed Namir is a Life Science and Healthcare Industry Expert and has been selected for the ‘Top 100 Healthcare Leaders’ award conferred by IFAH (International Forum on Advancement in Healthcare) Conference in Dec 2019 in Dubai, UAE. 

    He has over 20 years of comprehensive experience in the pharmaceuticals and medical devices industry, with more than 12 years in general management roles in multinational pharmaceutical companies including Sanofi, Novartis, and Takeda, across the Middle East and North Africa region.

    He holds a bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Alexandria University, and a master’s in business administration from University of Wales. 
     

  • Vicki Bedeman
    Managing Partner
  • Vicki Bedeman
    Managing Partner

    In her role as Managing Partner at Antal International, Vicki Bedeman brings forth a wealth of experience and a fervent dedication to driving growth and fostering success. With an impressive career spanning more than twenty years in the recruitment and talent acquisition sector, Vicki has demonstrated an innate ability to identify lucrative opportunities and seamlessly connect businesses with top-tier professionals. Her LinkedIn profile showcases a plethora of commendations that underscore her commitment to excellence. Vicki's collaborative and strategic approach has consistently contributed to the expansion and advancement of the organizations she has collaborated. Adept at cultivating robust relationships, both with discerning clients in pursuit of exceptional talent and ambitious candidates striving for career advancement, Vicki stands out as a dynamic and forward-thinking leader. Her unwavering dedication to leveraging outstanding human resources for business growth reflects her visionary leadership style. Vicki eagerly anticipates the chance to forge partnerships aimed at charting a course towards collective triumph.

  • James Njeke
    Managing Partner
    Industrial, Manufacturing & Chemicals
  • James Njeke
    Managing Partner
    Industrial, Manufacturing & Chemicals

  • Brenda Kunda
    Mining and Quarrying Specialist
  • Brenda Kunda
    Mining and Quarrying Specialist

    Mining and Quarrying Specialist

Launch your business with Antal International

Antal International is a leading global recruitment company with three decades of success in the industry.

We differentiate in the market thanks to the internationalism approach to business with a local touch thanks to our offices in over 35 countries across the world including Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, South Africa, Zambia, and Kenya.

Your discipline experience and knowledge in a certain discipline along with your proactive attitude and entrepreneurial mindset are the perfect start for launching your recruitment business.

FAQs

Will I have complete ownership of the business?

Yes, absolutely. The idea behind an entrepreneurial opportunity is that you have total control and ownership of your business. As your franchise partner, we support you by providing you a business model that works, advice and encouragement on how you can get on the revenue curve faster without money and heart burn. Through this partnership, you retain complete control of your business and its operations, including billings and cashflows.

 

Are there restrictions on the industries or geographical locations where I can conduct business?

There are no restrictions or caps on industries or geographical locations. However, we recommend focusing on the industry you come from to leverage your existing knowledge and influence in the hiring process.

 

Where can I start and expand my business, in the context of locations and industries?

Our unique business model leverages from your previous corporate background, professional network and expertise. Therefore, the world is your oyster in terms of geographical spread. We have seen our most successful franchise partners embrace this philosophy, play to their professional strengths and build sustainable businesses.

 

What type of support can I expect from Antal?

Antal provides comprehensive backend support encompassing marketing, branding, operations, IT, training, finance, compliance, and networking to assist you in running your franchise smoothly.  We believe in long term partnership and providing value at every stage of your growth. Therefore, the support is tailored to where you are in your growth journey. Apart from the initial start-up support in terms of training, operation, IT and marketing support, Antal continues to handhold and work alongside you as you scale up business – both in terms of people and revenue. Additionally, Antal globally continues to invest in technology and digital marketing initiatives which helps in increased productivity, better response to the client markets, leads, candidates etc.

 

Will Antal share client and candidate data with me?

We are very proud of our corporate philosophy of sharing information, knowledge and experience for the benefit of our clients, candidates and colleagues. As part of this DNA, we host weekly global business development calls, give access to our enviable client history of over 1 lakh placements made. We also share leads gathered from our website using technology like chatbots. Our websites, Antal.com and Antaltechjobs.com, help you showcase your office and skills to a wide audience online. Every month, more than 40,000 candidates sign up, so your job postings will be seen right away. Plus, we have a big following on LinkedIn, with over 850,000 followers, so you'll get even more exposure there.

 

How can I transition into the recruitment industry if I have no prior experience?

The recruitment industry is known for its constant demand, making it a great field to enter at any time. With the current market size and rapidly increasing growth forecasts in India, now is an excellent moment to join this industry, leverage an established network, and gain a competitive edge. (as per statistics above)

 

How can I smoothly transition into the recruitment industry if I have no prior experience?

This approach forms the foundation of our business model, partnering with experts in specific industries to leverage their networks, knowledge, and experience. We don’t expect future owners to have recruitment industry experience, which is why we’ve developed comprehensive and effective training methods. With over two decades of industry expertise, our specialized training team supports individuals from diverse corporate backgrounds—many with no prior recruitment experience. Numerous successful partners at Antal have transitioned from various fields, demonstrating that success extends beyond prior recruitment experience. Please visit antal.com/office-search to learn more about our partners.

 

What are the eligibility criteria for opening an Antal franchise?

Our ideal managing partner has 10 to 25 years of corporate or professional experience and an extensive professional network. You should have a willingness to take risks, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the financial resources to start and sustain an Antal franchise. Success with us also requires a willingness to learn, and the ability to follow a proven process with trust.

 

Why should I consider opening a franchise in an area where Antal already has offices? Won't they be my competitors?

In India, Antal thrives on a collaborative network model where managing partners act as allies, not competitors. This approach generates 25% of our revenue from shared opportunities. With a focus on niche recruitment, we draw on diverse experience to offer specialist solutions, maximising innovation while maintaining the integrity of the Antal brand.

 

How established is Antal in the market, and how does the brand contribute to my networking opportunities?

Antal boasts a global presence with operations in 30+ countries and over 130 offices worldwide. In India alone, we have established over 30 offices across multiple regions, contributing to a robust networking platform. With over 15 years of operational experience in the country, Antal's strong brand presence enhances your networking opportunities significantly.

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