Rovuma LNG

Background

In early 2017, our client established a presence in Maputo, Mozambique to support the Rovuma LNG project and needed to staff the office with experienced professionals from the local market, as well as a team based in the Cabo Delgado province. 

Challenge

With no previous experience in country, a supplier was needed that could source talent across a variety of disciplines from both the local and international markets, advise on local regulations and ensure compliant operations.

• Staff the new office in Maputo, as well as a team based in the Cabo Delgado province with experienced individuals from the local market
• Source additional personnel required in the United Kingdom and United States, with potential requirements in Italy and Japan
• Maximise local content development through best in class recruitment service
• Deliver compliant employment outsourcing, immigration, tax administration and destination services across all project locations

Airswift Solution

• Provided comprehensive talent mapping, candidate attraction and screening of potential candidates
• Demonstrated recruitment expertise in the local and global markets to ensure access to the best talent
• Co-ordinated on-boarding and pre-assignment screenings, including thorough background and compliance checks, as well as drug and alcohol testing
• Delivered full global mobility support for personnel while remaining compliant with local laws

Results

• Airswift was awarded the contract to supply national and expatriate consultants
• Became the largest supplier across all project locations
• Airswift was managed and delivered an exclusive recruitment campaign for 40+ positions in Maputo and Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
• Successfully completed national hiring programme with a 100% placement rate
• Supported over 70 positions, including:
  • Government Relations Intelligence Analyst
  • Security Manager
  • Construction Superintendent
  • Accountant
  • Human Resources
  • IT Coordinator
  • Public Affairs Advisor
  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Procurement Advisor
  • Community Relations
  • SSHE Specialist
  • Business Support
  • Analyst
  • Transport Coordinator
  • Cost Control Engineer
  • SSHE Specialist
  • Construction Site Lead
  • Environmental Regulatory Advisor
  • Business Development
  • Licensing Advisor