About us
OUR VISION
Connect energy professionals and organisations through executive‑level precision, AI insight, and human expertise – accelerating careers and projects, building resilient teams, and advancing a sustainable future.
Who we are
Smart4 Energy is a rapidly growing talent solutions provider serving the global energy sector, with offices in Aberdeen, Darlington, London, Cape Town, and Austin.
As part of the NGAGE Talent Group, a $1 billion business with over 1,000 employees across 10 countries, we specialise in creating innovative talent solutions for companies that need energy sector experts at every stage of the energy lifecycle.
Our promises to you
You come first
We champion your goals – building teams and careers – with clear communication at every step.
Speed without compromise
AI market mapping + expert assessment mobilises talent in days while maintaining quality.
Executive‑level precision at every level
Rigorous evaluation of skills, compliance, culture, and long‑term impact – from boardroom to site team.
Unwavering compliance & data privacy
We uphold employment, tax, and safety standards globally, with ethical, secure handling of personal data.
Transparent pricing & process
Clear fees, milestones, and SLAs – no hidden costs or surprises.
Support with global reach
Dedicated consultants and post‑placement care, backed by local insight across 29 countries.
Meet the team - REPLACE WITH MARK AND TEAM
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.
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.
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.
Mandy Duvenage
Divisional 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.
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.
Rod Govender
Director
Rod brings extensive expertise in contract and permanent recruitment across the most dynamic sectors - data, tech, product, and cyber. As a strategic leader with a proven track record of success, he excels at connecting pioneering tech start-ups and global brands with the professionals that empower their growth.
Zara Kavalieratos
Talent Acquisition Manager
With a Master’s in Research Psychology, Zara started in the research space before transitioning into internal recruitment. She's successfully hired across the UK, Ireland, Scotland, the US, and South Africa, managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes. Her experience also extends to qualitative psychology, particularly in women’s health and well-being.
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nGAGE Talent
Smart4 Energy 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 Smart4 Energy and nGAGE Talent is helping to power our success and we are excited for what comes next!