About Us
Smart4Energy is a fast-growing talent solutions provider to the global energy sector with offices in London, Cape Town, Copenhagen and Austin.
We are part of the NGAGE Talent Group which is a $1 billion revenue business with over 1,000 employees in 10 countries.
We design innovative talent solutions to support growing companies that require energy related subject matter experts across the varying phases of the energy lifecycle.
Our Capability
Smart4Energy provides expert white-collar professionals on a full-time employee or freelance basis to the global energy & resources industry in the following functional skill segments;
- Geological, Geotechnical & Ecological Experts
- Engineering, Procurement & Construction Experts
- Quality Assurance, Health, Safety, Environment & ESG Experts
- Commercial, Operational & Project Management Experts
- Project Development, Origination & PPA Experts
- Project Finance, Accounting & Investment Experts
- Energy Supply Chain, Trading & Analytics Experts
- Information Technology, Network & Cyber Experts
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“Cultivating talent for a sustainable energy future is our passion. With decades of experience, Smart4Energy drives innovation in the global energy landscape.”
Meet the team
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Ryan Forbes
CEO
Ryan Forbes is a visionary leader in future metals, renewable energy, and emerging technologies. With expertise in cloud computing, data analytics, and product recruitment, he's at the forefront of innovation. Leveraging his extensive network, Ryan drives success, shaping the future of multiple industries.
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Lee Bishop
Managing Director
With over a decade in talent management, Lee has excelled in steering recruitment campaigns across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, specialising in the energy sector. His expertise encompasses recruiting both technical and commercial roles, driving value and growth with a transparent, client-focused approach.
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Rasmus Risvig Hansen
Managing Director - Europe
Rasmus specialises in international talent solutions for the renewable energy sector, leveraging his extensive network and expertise. As a former National Director at Randstad, he built their consultancy business, gaining valuable insights into customising talent solutions across borders.
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Chris McCabe
Director
Chris has 15 years of technology recruitment experience across Europe, APAC, and South Africa. As an investment banking headhunter, he recruited for top firms like JP Morgan and HSBC. Chris has built successful cloud and cyber recruitment teams in the Netherlands and DACH region. Currently, he leads a business unit placing cyber professionals in Western Europe and South Africa.
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Warren Beder
Associate Director
Warren has over a decade of experience in end-to-end Executive Headhunting and Recruitment of top technical talent, specialising in the future metals, renewable energy, power, and utilities sectors. He has successfully led projects in over 30 countries globally, with a particular focus on expatriate hires across Africa and the Middle East.
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Thurston Kotze
Senior Consultant
A Senior Consultant with 5 years of experience in technical recruitment, he has successfully placed and mobilised technical expatriate and local talent across Africa. His primary focus is assisting clients in sourcing engineering and technical professionals for the renewable energy, utility, power, and mining & resources sectors throughout Africa.
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Nicole Samuels
Lead Consultant
Nicole specialises in sustainable energy recruitment, excelling in renewables, power, industrial technology and mining across the Africa region. With a rich background in executive search and talent management spanning over 8 years, she has made impactful contributions to global talent solutions, leveraging extensive experience in finance and commercial recruitment.
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Kim Rosenberg
Consultant
With +3 years’ experience in Recruitment, Kim has leveraged her African and DACH region expertise and robust sales background to connect Tech and Energy firms with elite professionals. Her journey is fueled by a passion for growth and innovation in the global economy.
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Robyn Andreka
Consultant
Since May 2023, Robyn has focused on the energy sector, leveraging her finance recruitment and supply chain expertise. She succeeds in connecting talent with impactful roles in Sub-Saharan Africa, driving growth and innovation in renewables and utilities.
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Tara Geel
Principal Consultant
Tara is a recruitment professional with a background in sales, digital marketing, and business development. She transitioned into medical recruitment and now specialises in Technology recruitment within the Energy sector, focusing on Operational Technology and Operation and Maintenance.
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Jesse Van Der Poel
Consultant
Jesse, with a degree in Industrial Psychology, has two years of recruitment experience in the Tech and Energy sectors. She focuses on IT positions, particularly in Operational Technology and Operation & Maintenance, with a deep understanding of industry challenges.
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Sheldon Botha
Senior Manager
Sheldon is a Senior IT and Cybersecurity Recruiter specialising in Cloud Security, IT Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity roles. He has a strong focus on Operational Technology recruitment in the Energy sector, connecting top talent with innovative companies and leveraging his industry insights.
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Mandy Duvenage
Business Development Manager
Mandy, a client-focused Divisional Manager, supports and mentors IT and Cybersecurity teams. She excels in service delivery, business growth, and building strong client relationships, focusing on implementing strategies that drive both internal and external success.
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Rasmus Schmidt Lind
Business Development Director
Rasmus specialises in international recruitment for the renewable energy sector, with 7+ years of experience supporting OEMs, developers, and suppliers. Former Sales Director, he excels in tailored talent solutions and strategic partnerships, leveraging deep industry knowledge to connect talent with global projects.
Our promise to you
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You come first. We look after you, every step of the way.
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Unwavering compliance. We guarantee strict adherence to all employment and tax laws.
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Support You Can Rely On. Expect nothing less than dedicated support for all your needs.
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With our transparent pricing, you'll always know the cost upfront, eliminating surprises and fostering trust in our partnership.
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Innovation at the forefront. Optimising your workforce management and contracting payment processes to maintain your competitive edge.
We are a carbon neutral business
At Smart4Energy, our passion for the environment and our commitment to combatting climate change drive everything we do. We're proud to be recognized as a Carbon Neutral Business through our partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain. Together, let's create a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable future.
Find out morenGAGE Talent
Smart4Energy is proud to partner with nGAGE Talent, an international group who have spent the last 16 years bringing together highly specialist talent businesses and providing a platform in which they can thrive. With 200 years combined recruitment experience within management alone, the nGAGE Talent team have honed the best path to growth for both new and established businesses to an exact science, and so it is no wonder this multi-award-winning platform is king of the castle when it comes to the world of specialist talent acquisition.
The partnership between Smart4Energy and nGAGE Talent is helping to power our success and we are excited for what comes next!
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