We connect US companies with skilled, vetted professionals from Africa. We recruit for finance, tech, operations and beyond, with real-time collaboration built in.

Time zone overlap — your working day

9 AM – 5 PM

3 PM – 11 PM

4 PM – 12 AM

6 AM – 2 PM

Strong overlap with window

Partial overlap

Daily overlap with US East Coast for real-time collaboration

Most US businesses are still looking in the wrong places

The US is the world’s largest outsourcing market. But the traditional markets, India and the Philippines — are under serious strain. A significant number of US businesses are actively looking for alternatives, with 90% currently exploring Latin America purely for time zone reasons.

Africa gives you the same time zone advantage as Latin America, plus an untapped talent pool, superior English proficiency, and access to a wider range of specialised professionals.

US jobs outsourced annually

Global outsourcing market (2026)

Of US firms exploring new destinations want time zone alignment

India — trade tension risk

US–India trade tensions under the current administration are creating supply chain uncertainty. Businesses relying on Indian providers face rising operational risk and difficult long-term planning.

Philippines — market saturation

The market is stretched thin for specialist roles. Turnover is high and wages are rising fast. The talent pool for complex finance, tech or operational work is increasingly difficult to access.

Latin America — limited specialist depth

Nearshore staffing from Latin America offers time zone alignment, but the specialist talent pool is narrower and competition is intensifying. Africa gives you both — the time zone and the talent.

Africa works on your schedule

Time zones, cost, quality, infrastructure — the four concerns US decision-makers raise, answered.

Time zones that work with you

Africa sits 5–8 hours ahead of the US East Coast, giving you 6+ hours of daily overlap. That’s enough for stand-ups, real-time collaboration and same-day problem resolution — without the 24-hour lag of Asia-Pacific outsourcing.

50-70% cost savings vs US salaries

Western companies typically save 50-70% compared to equivalent local hires — expressed in USD. A South African finance manager or Kenyan software engineer costs a fraction of their US counterpart, without compromising output or quality.

University-educated critical thinkers

South Africa ranks 6th globally in English proficiency — higher than India (60th). African professionals are university-educated, culturally aligned with Western business norms and bring an entrepreneurial mindset to problem-solving.

Office-based — no WFH infrastructure risk

Your team works remotely for you, but from TMA’s state-of-the-art office hubs in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Nairobi — equipped with enterprise-grade internet, uninterrupted backup power and on-site career mentors.

We address your practical concerns — all of them

We know US businesses have specific questions about offshore staffing. Here’s how TMA handles each one.

We source from a deep pool of qualified professionals across African markets. Every candidate is interviewed, skills-tested, and reference-checked before you meet them. You only see people who are ready to work.

Less than you’d expect. We handle recruitment, onboarding coordination, and infrastructure through our facilities. You’ll get a briefing guide and dedicated support through the first 90 days.

Your business contracts directly with TMA, not the overseas professional. We manage the employment agreement, local compliance, IP protection, NDAs, and data security. We make sure all agreements meet your business standards.

Your team member works your hours, uses your tools, and joins your meetings (with their camera on!). We provide cultural onboarding and communication coaching so that working with remote staff feels seamless from day one.

We set KPIs at onboarding, run regular check-ins, and actively support retention. Our 85%+ client retention rate reflects what happens when offshore recruitment is done properly.

We place talent across your industry

We recruit African professionals across the roles US businesses need most, from specialist finance and tech to operations and customer experience.

Africa vs your other options

US businesses evaluating offshore staffing typically compare India, the Philippines, Latin America and Africa. Here’s how they stack up on the things that matter most.

CRITERIA INDIA PHILIPPINES LATIN AMERICA AFRICA (TMA)
US time zone overlap ▲ 9–12 hr gap ▲ 9–12 hr gap ✓ 0–3 hrs ahead ✓ 0–3 hrs ahead
English proficiency rank ▲ 60th globally ~ 20th globally ~ Varies widely ✓ SA 6th, Kenya 18th
Market saturation ▲ Heavily saturated ▲ Heavily saturated ~ Growing competition ✓ Untapped
Geopolitical risk for US ▲ Trade tensions ✓ Low risk ✓ Low risk ✓ Low risk
Visa / H-1B complications ▲ High exposure ~ Some exposure ✓ Low exposure ✓ None — EOR model
Infrastructure reliability ~ WFH risks ▲ WFH risks ~ Mixed ✓ Office-based only

We onboarded two developers and a digital marketer and saw results quickly. Output increased, stress dropped, and costs went down — with no drop in quality.

CFO, Australian SaaS company

Finance · Australia

How much US businesses save with TMA

Cost savings vs equivalent US salaries

Daily overlap with US East Coast

Client retention

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African markets from which we recruit

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