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WHAT WE HAVE BEEN UP TO THIS YEAR (2018)

It has been a busy year for us this year. Our employment and payroll outsourcing solutions in Africa have been in high demand in various industries across the world. Our business continues to grow thanks to the support of our clients and partners. Africa continues to show amazing growth and a continent of development in the business world. The World Bank Reports shows that 6 of the 10 fastest growing economies in the world are in Africa. This is incredible, especially in a region where poverty, corruption, famine and disease continue to affect the people. At Africa HR Solutions, we love to see the continent developing and growing further.  Employment Outsourcing or Umbrella Services or PEO continues to be our number one service we provide to clients across 45 countries in Africa, helping them to mobilise their workforce and onboard employees effectively and efficiently while remaining compliant and following local legislation laws. Our solutions allow companies to operate and employ people without the need to have a registered company. We have helped countless of companies in the finance, Mining, Oil & gas, Healthcare, FMCG, Engineering & construction, Transport, IT & telecoms as well as NGO sectors. Major growth came from the NGO and Oil & Gas industry in 2018. We also assisted many expats to safely arrive in their country of mobilisation with our immigration solutions. This includes arranging work permits, and any business visa’s or documentation required. On top of this, we provided the additional support services such as insurances, pension schemes and others to name a few. In July we visited the USA and attended the annual Humentum conference which was a great opportunity to touch base with the NGO and Non-profit community and provide support to their projects in Africa.  It was a busy year for Africa HR Solutions with some learning curves included and we can only say that we are certainly excited for the future.

Whats on the cards for 2019

With an increased staff force and expanded office space, Africa HR Solutions hopes to expand their client base and reach out to more potential clients. Our countries of service will also grow as we aim to complete our coverage of the entire continent. We have some exciting new partnerships we will grow and expand with. We also look forward to focussing more on payroll services in the continent, with a focus on being able to handle large numbers for firms who have a high head-count across various countries in Africa. This will allow a one-stop solution for all HR outsourcing, with various arms to support our clients needs. Business Process outsourcing becomes a popular solution for many Organisations who wish to optimise their operations and focus on their core activities, freeing up time, energy and personnel for those important tasks.

We certainly hope to welcome any new clients on board, and hope they have the same positive benefits that our current clients experience working with us, on top of the financial, operational and efficiency benefits from using an outsourced HR company. Contact us today to find out how we can mobilise your people across Africa and provide a compliant solution to your onboarding needs.

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GRANT GERAGHTY - Africa HR Team

GRANT GERAGHTY

HEAD OF CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

Grant Geraghty is the longest-serving member of the Africa HR team. This resident subject matter expert and client champion is responsible for gaining a deep understanding of our clients’ unique HR needs in Africa and providing tailored solutions that align with their business objectives. Grant collabourates closely with our clients to ensure that their requirements are properly implemented, providing ongoing support and guidance throughout the process.

Grant brings a wealth of experience to his role, having served as Africa HR’s longest-serving employee. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with a major in Economics and Business Finance, from the University of Natal in South Africa. Additionally, he has completed a certification program in Payroll and Tax Administration from the University of Cape Town, further enhancing his expertise in HR operations and compliance.

His commitment to delivering exceptional service and his extensive knowledge of HR in Africa make him an invaluable member of the Africa HR team.

KEVINA TAKOORDYAL Africa HR Team

KEVINA TAKOORDYAL

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Kevina Takoordyal has a BA Hons Business Management from the University of Glamorgan, UK, with MBA in leadership and Innovation, MBA General, PMP Certified, and Agile Scrum Master. She currently works as the Head of Operations at Africa HR Solutions Ltd with more than 20 years of proven leadership capabilities in Operations, Business Development, People Management, Process Optimization, and Project Management in the Financial Services, BPO, Banking Industry, and Heath Care Industry. In Senior leadership roles with an international footprint across Europe working and extensive Pan- African experience from a compliance, finance, and operations angle, Kevina comes across with a panoply of cross-functional skills. Kevina also serves on a few Boards, Non-Independent Executive at MioD and for NGOs on a voluntary basis, a coach and mentor to aspiring female leaders across Africa and Mauritius.

Kevina is a firm believer in Servant Leadership with a strong focus and commitment to uplifting others, with the ability to deliver through a highly engaged – diverse team, and works towards consistently synergistic value creation. While being a focused and adaptive thinker and Kevina is actively participating in panel discussions on Innovation, CX, Digital transformation.

Kevina serves as Project Assessor for the National Youth upskilling program. She has been recognized as Global Talent in a few companies, Ceridian, and International SOS Ltd whereby she has been awarded a few scholarships and had the opportunity to be mentored by Senior Vice President in the US. Award Winner in various fields and at a national level and recognized including Super Achiever Leader Award in Africa in 2016, Awarded Africa Women Leader 2018.

VILOSHNA PACKIRY POULLE​

VILOSHNA PACKIRY POULLE

Head of Finance & Business Support

Viloshna is an experienced finance professional with 18 years of expertise in strategic financial planning, financial analysis, cash flow management, systems and controls implementation, financial reporting, and continuous process improvements. She currently serves as Head of Finance & Business Support, where she has successfully automated and leveraged the financial reporting system capabilities to ensure efficient company operations.

Viloshna’s background includes senior roles in a multinational pharmaceutical company and a large listed Mauritian conglomerate. Her meticulous attention to detail and strategic thinking have streamlined financial processes, making her a valuable addition to any finance team. Viloshna is a qualified finance professional with an FCCA qualification and an MBA, bringing valuable expertise to any Organisation.

In her current role, Viloshna leads the company’s Treasury and Payments function, including the fulfillment of the company’s cross-border payments into Africa. With her strong educational background and extensive experience, Viloshna consistently demonstrates her ability to optimize financial operations, minimize risks, and improve profitability. Her expertise in financial reporting and process improvements make her a valuable asset to any Organisation.

MARK DU PREEZ​

MARK DU PREEZ

Head of Legal & Compliance

A qualified lawyer who joined Africa HR Solutions in July 2020, Mark Du Preez has experience working in private practice for a reputable law firm in South Africa. He also played commercially focused roles at a leading private bank, wealth management company, and outsourcing firm in South Africa and Mauritius.

Mark has played a pivotal role in Africa HR Solution’s risk mitigation strategy, which positively impacted P&L performance over the years.

He currently leads the Partnerships function of the company including relationships and oversight with in-country partners (ICPs) across Africa.

Alex Daruty - Africa HR Team

ALEX DARUTY

Head of Commercial

Alex has more than 15 years of experience in the global, strategic development of both enterprise and consumer brands in categories including technology, transport, enterprise software, entertainment, and travel.

With experience in roles on both agency and corporate side, he has worked across international brands and has led the development and execution of multi-discipline campaigns across EMEA, NORAM and Asia Pacific.

His focus is on driving meaningful business impact through brand differentiation and building high-functioning, digitally oriented, and analytically driven capabilities. He is motivated by working with, and developing dynamic people, teams, and Organisations.

He leads, manages, develops and mentors the Key Account Management department, including line management responsibility for the team of Key Account Managers and Key Account Administrator who represent the Company as the primary communication link between all relevant stakeholders, including clients, third party in-country partners and internal functions.

Originally from Mauritius, he holds bachelor’s degrees in International Business, Finance and Management from the University of Nevada, Reno.