Careers at Essence of Africa

We're hiring — all roles listed below are Full-time, On-site at the locations indicated.

Brands We Work With

We are proud to collaborate with leading brands across the globe. Explore some of our valued partners below:

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Current Job Vacancies — Kampala · Ahmedabad

We are hiring for on-site roles. Click "View" to see full role details and requirements (modal popup).

Locations
Kampala, Uganda
Ahmedabad, India
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Kampala
Ahmedabad

Accountant

KampalaFull-time • On-site

Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, financial reports and budgeting for the Kampala office.

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Team Manager

AhmedabadFull-time • On-site

Lead our India operations in Ahmedabad: manage the India team (marketing, e-commerce ops, customer support), drive execution, and coordinate with global offices to grow online sales and brand visibility.

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SEO Specialist

KampalaFull-time • On-site

Optimize websites, blogs, and product pages to improve search rankings and sales.

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Graphic Designer

KampalaFull-time • On-site

Create professional and creative designs for products, packaging, websites, and marketing materials.

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Content Writer

KampalaFull-time • On-site

Create engaging and SEO-friendly content for websites, blogs, products, and social media.

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eCommerce Assistant (Amazon, eBay, Walmart)

KampalaFull-time • On-site

Assist in managing online stores: product listings, stock checks, and customer service.

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Essence of Africa — team and products

Apprenticeship Program — Empowering Future Professionals

Our Apprenticeship program gives motivated students and recent graduates hands-on, real-world business experience. Apprentices work on meaningful projects, receive mentorship, and — based on performance — may be considered for full-time roles.

Program highlights

  • Real business exposure across e-commerce, sourcing, production and marketing.

  • Hands-on projects with measurable outcomes and mentor support.

  • Duration: 1 to 6 months, on-site.

  • Performance-based bonuses and potential stipends where available.

  • Clear pathway to employment after a successful apprenticeship.


What apprentices will learn

  • How small businesses operate behind the scenes.

  • Use of modern tools: Google Workspace, Shopify, Canva, Meta Business Suite, QuickBooks.

  • Professional communication, time management and collaboration skills.

  • Practical tasks that build a portfolio of real work.

Benefits for students

  • Practical experience: Gain hands-on skills that bridge classroom learning and real-world application.

  • Industry exposure: Work with professionals in agriculture, marketing, technology and global trade.

  • Career readiness: Build a stronger CV with tangible achievements and references.

  • Networking: Connect with industry experts and potential employers.

  • Skill development: Improve soft skills and technical expertise.

  • Employment pathway: Higher chances of job placement after the program.

Apprenticeship Opportunities — Roles Available

Accountant (Apprentice)

Assist with recording transactions, financial reports, budgeting and tools like Excel/QuickBooks. Ideal for accounting, finance or business students.

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Social Media (Apprentice)

Create posts, reels and stories across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn. Great for creative digital-marketing students.

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SEO Assistant (Apprentice)

Support keyword research, product title & description updates, and website optimization using Google Analytics. Great for aspiring digital marketers.

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Graphic Design (Apprentice)

Design social graphics, ads, and packaging mockups. Familiarity with Canva or Adobe tools is a plus.

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Content Writer (Apprentice)

Write product descriptions, blog posts and email copy while learning SEO and brand voice. Ideal for communications students.

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The Team Behind the Brands

Marketing & Digital Team – driving global brand visibility and connecting African products to international consumers.

Our Journey

The success concept was born in 2002 with a vision to grow global B2C markets. After extensive research, our first e-commerce office launched in the USA focused on direct marketing. We started with 6 products and now offer 20+ products with over 1 million customers across platforms such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Etsy, Faire and more. We achieved 1000% growth in under 5 years through innovation, learning and a dedicated team.

Partnerships & Collaboration

We welcome partnerships with universities, NGOs and training institutions to support youth skill-building and create opportunities for students.