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Eritrea is strategically located in the Red Sea. The country has extensive mineral resources (potash, copper, gold, silver, zinc). The country is forecasting a GDP growth of 5.7% in 2021 and is rapidly supporting several sectors of its economy to attract Foreign Direct Investment.

Africa HR Solutions offers a range of HR outsourcing services that can help you get a footprint in Eritrea in all compliance. Our experts assist and accompany your organization with a comprehensive offering that covers Professional Employer Organisation (PEO), Employer of Record, payroll outsourcing, and ancillary support services.

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Country Profile - Eritrea

Population: 3.2 mn

Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $6.5 bn

GDP Growth: 0.6%

Inflation : 4.9%

Unemployment Rate: 6.5 %

Capital: Asmara

Currency: Eritrean nakfa

Languages: Tigrinya, Arabic, English

Eritrea's Economy

Eritrea’s growth performance has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, with a widening in public deficit and disruption in demand and supply chains. The National Pandemic Fund initiated by the government has contributed to critical health needs and help the poorest and vulnerable households. The country depends largely on the rain-fed agriculture sector that represents one-third of the economy. Distribution services represent around 20% of GDP, and the mining sector represents 20% of the economy. Despite a high level of debt and poverty in the country, the outlook is optimistic, with real GDP growth forecast to recover to 5.7% this year.

Public Holidays in Eritrea

New Year

Orthodox Christmas Day

Women’s Day

Good Friday

Easter Day

International Workers’ Day

Independence Day

Martyrs’ Day

Eid al-Fitr

Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle

John the Baptist Day

Geez New Year

Eid al-Adha

Meskel

The Prophet’s Birthday

Christmas Day

Employment in Eritrea

In Eritrea, employment agreements can be verbal or written. All written agreements must have the key details of the employee, from the salary to the benefits, compensation, and termination details. Overtime hours should be agreed upon with employers as wages differ based on the time of the day. Employees are eligible for vacation, parental and sick leaves. In case of termination, employers can pay employees an equal amount to the notice period. All types of termination are entitled to severance pay representing an amount that is based on the length of employment. Encompassing a progressive tax system, income tax rates range from 2% to 38%.

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GRANT GERAGHTY

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ALEX DARUTY

Head of Commercial

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