Executive search for Africa's energy and resources sectors.
From Dubai and Maputo, Terra Search Partners finds technical and corporate leaders worldwide for oil and gas operators, EPC contractors and mining companies working in Africa.
Two offices on either side of the equator, both near the 25th parallel.
International search standards, with a real understanding of Africa.
International firms often run African searches from afar.
Local agencies rarely reach talent outside the continent.
We do both.
International reach
Our partners come from executive search and have run international mandates, sourcing candidates from North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and Africa. Together they have filled roles on multibillion-dollar projects.
African understanding
Our founder is Mozambican. We know the culture, speak the language and understand what it takes for a senior hire to succeed on an African project, from rotation life to local content commitments.
Two offices. A global search.
We map and approach candidates across seven continents, then bring the right people to projects in Africa.
Sectors we serve
We work where large capital projects meet African operating conditions. Our model travels with our clients, wherever their projects take them.
Oil and gas
Upstream, LNG, midstream and gas processing, for operators and their owner's teams.
EPC and construction
Contractors and subcontractors delivering plants, pipelines, marine works and infrastructure.
Mining and minerals
Open-pit and underground mining, processing and the projects that bring new mines into production.
Energy and industrial services
Marine, logistics, drilling, power, ports and the service companies around major projects.
From specialist to leadership
We search for niche engineering specialists and senior corporate leaders. Every mandate is at principal or specialist level and above.
Principal and specialist
Principal engineers and rare technical specialists.
Manager and lead
Discipline leads, package and area managers, superintendents.
Director and head of
Project directors, heads of function, commercial and finance directors.
Executive leadership
Country managers, managing directors and C-suite appointments.
Discuss a search
Tell us about the role, the project and the timeline. We treat every enquiry in confidence.