Africa has one of the fastest growing economies worldwide. We take a look at some of the key industries of the region.

Banking: Banks and other financial institutions want to boost the sale of credit and commercial goods to satisfy the increasingly sophisticated needs of the region.

ICT: The growth of the Telecommunications and ICT industries are leading to companies recruiting heavily to meet their staffing needs. Groups such as Orange and MTN are the major employers in this sector. This sector has an image of innovation and dynamism, which is often attractive to fresh graduates and early-career professionals.

Mining and Energy: The oil sector is benefitting greatly the soaring commodity prices and growing demand from industry. There are constant needs for engineers and other functions in this sector.

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John Avberhota was recruited by G4S at the Careers in Africa London Recruitment Summit in May 2010. We caught up with him to find out how his life is going back in Nigeria.

Nationality: Nigerian/British

Background: MRes degree in International Human Resource Management, Metropolitan University; MA degree in International Human Resource Management, University of North London; BSc degree in Biochemistry, University of North London

As HR Director for G4S Nigeria, I provide all HR services across the organisation. This includes providing the leadership framework and direction for the organisational change management; defining and delivering the management development programmes; expatriation and repatriation management; compensation and benefits; employee relations; coaching; performance management; learning & development; health & safety; salary review and recruitment & selection.

How did you find out about Careers in Africa?

Through a friend of mine who works for BP. I registered online and uploaded my employment details and CV on the Careers in Africa website.  

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