Hire Qualified Kenyan Workers
We help contractors and companies in the Gulf and Kenya recruit screened, trade-tested workers and professionals, with documentation handled by a licensed agency.
Screened candidates, clear process
We handle sourcing, skills checks and documentation so you can focus on selecting the right people.
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Practical trade testing in Nairobi
Candidates for technical roles such as welding, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and driving complete a practical test in Nairobi before we present them to you.
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Licensed by the NEA
Mahad Recruitment Limited is a private employment agency licensed by Kenya's National Employment Authority (ref. PVT-JZUAEQ3D) and follows its procedures for every placement.
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Medicals, visas and travel coordinated
We coordinate GAMCA medicals, document attestation, visa processing and group travel, keeping you updated at each stage so workers arrive in line with your schedule.
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Clear terms, one point of contact
Fees, timelines and any replacement terms are agreed in writing before recruitment starts, and a named contact in Nairobi manages your requirement from start to finish.
How overseas recruitment works
Five stages take each requirement from demand letter to deployment.
- STEP 01
Demand letter review
We review the demand letter, salary, job terms and visa approvals before recruitment begins.
- STEP 02
Sourcing & shortlisting
We search our candidate database and advertise the roles, then screen applicants against your requirements.
- STEP 03
Trade testing & interviews
Shortlisted candidates complete practical tests and interviews, with results shared for your final selection.
- STEP 04
Medicals & visas
Selected candidates complete GAMCA medicals, and we handle document attestation and visa processing.
- STEP 05
Pre-departure & travel
Workers attend a pre-departure orientation on their contract, complete exit clearance and travel.
Regional presence and high-volume experience
Our licensed office is in Nairobi, Kenya, with a regional business presence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Doha, Qatar to support employer relationships in the Gulf.
We have experience organising large recruitment drives, including workforce mobilization from Kenya for projects linked to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Dubai, UAE
A business and recruitment presence that supports relationships with employers in the UAE and the wider Gulf, helping us understand their hiring needs and workforce requirements.
Doha, Qatar
Where the business built its Gulf recruitment experience, developing employer relationships in Qatar and practical knowledge of workforce deployment, documentation and arrival coordination for workers.
Qatar 2022
~2,000 bus driversDuring the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 period, Mahad supported workforce mobilization from Kenya, including approximately 2,000 bus drivers, together with security personnel and hospitality workers.
Ready to discuss a hiring requirement?
Complete our online requirement form or speak directly with our recruitment team in Nairobi.