Recruiting in Africa: the guide
Where the firms are in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco, how they hire (including candidates studying abroad), language, the rules that shape hiring, and the cases to expect.
Last reviewedWhat strong candidates can do
- Know which global and African firms have offices in the main hubs
- Understand how hiring works, including recruiting of Africans studying abroad
- Prepare for financial inclusion, infrastructure, and public-sector cases
Common questions
How does consulting recruiting work in Africa?
Where the firms are in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco, how they hire (including candidates studying abroad), language, the rules that shape hiring, and the cases to expect.
When do firms hire in Africa?
It depends on the firm, the office, and whether you are a student or an experienced hire, and dates change from year to year. This guide explains the usual pattern in Africa and where to check each firm's current dates.
What is different about interviews in Africa?
This guide covers the formats, rules and case themes that are specific to Africa.
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