CASE STUDY

HR Expert to re-design compensation and talent frameworks for a growing IPP

Delivered remuneration strategy, retention roadmap, and HR policy upgrades

Project Snapshot

LOCATION

Mauritius

Time to project start

2 months

PROJECT LENGTH

3 months

SECTOR

Energy & Utilities

About the Client

Tatanga Energy is a developer of Independent Power Projects (IPPs). Tatanga Energy’s mission is to provide affordable clean energy solutions across sub–Saharan Africa. Tatanga Energy focuses on developing renewable energy projects in countries with favourable regulatory environments, robust renewable energy frameworks and positive power sector trends.

The Project

The client sought an Human Resource (HR) Specialist to update and align their existing HR frameworks. This included updating compensation frameworks required to align the founders’ historical contributions, employees’ current compensation needs and the frameworks required to support talent acquisition and retention thus improving predictability and employee alignment

Additional requirements included:

A report outlining mechanisms for compensating founders for historical contributions and aligning future employee incentives
Recommendations for performance-based incentives
A high-level roadmap for talent retention strategies in a resource-constrained environment
Upgrading of HR frameworks and Policies

The Talent We matched

HR Expert

37 Years Experience

TRACK RECORD

HR strategy, organizational design, workforce optimization

ORGANIZATIONS SERVED

AfDB, Standard Bank, SARS, Telkom SA, Health Professions Council of South Africa

INTERNATIONAL FOOTPRINT

South Africa, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Mozambique, Kenya

The candidate exceeded our expectations. She was exceptionally organized, highly adaptable, and brought practical, actionable solutions that fit the realities of our environment. The support from ATP in identifying and connecting us with such talent has been invaluable.

Tunde Akerele

Chief Executive Officer

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