James Clevely is a highly experienced Executive and recruitment strategist with over 30 years of leadership across technical industries, specialising in talent acquisition and people management solutions. With an Industrial Engineering degree, James combines a strong technical foundation with hands-on business acumen to lead strategic workforce development across multiple continents.

James is a recognised expert in 360-degree recruitment and outsourced HR services, offering bespoke solutions tailored to each client’s operational and cultural needs. His services include:

• Executive and contract recruitment
• Policy and HR system integration
• Payroll and compliance
• Temporary, project, and specialist recruitment
• Full-spectrum HR and people management solutions

While he has established a powerful presence across Africa—including South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya, DRC, Sierra Leone, and Namibia—James has also successfully expanded the business into Europe and Australia, securing clients in a range of technical and engineering sectors. His global reach and industry-specific knowledge enable him to deliver exceptional candidates for hard-to-fill and highly specialised roles.

James’ focus remains on technical industries, particularly Renewables, Mining, Specialist Sales, and Engineering, where precision, expertise, and cultural alignment are critical. His ability to match talent with technical complexity has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in workforce planning.

With a deep understanding of both people and process, James has grown the business into a total recruitment and people management agency, supporting clients through every stage of the employment lifecycle—from onboarding to retention and compliance.

Outside of work, James enjoys golf and previously took to the skies as a skydiver—pursuits that reflect his balance of focus, determination, and adventurous leadership style.