KONTAK RECRUITMENT'S RECRUITERS SOUTH AFRICA

Mel Muller

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Mel Muller, CEO, Managing Director, and Founder of Kontak Recruitment since 2009, brings extensive expertise in talent acquisition and business management. Her entrepreneurial vision has established Kontak Recruitment as a trusted partner for clients and candidates alike, building lasting relationships through exceptional service.

Mel Muller founded Kontak Recruitment in 2009, leveraging her extensive expertise in talent acquisition and business management to establish the company as a global leader in the recruitment industry. Under her leadership, Kontak Recruitment has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional recruitment services to clients across various industries worldwide.

With in-depth knowledge of 360-degree recruitment, business development, and strategic client partnerships, Mel has cultivated lasting relationships with clients and candidates alike. Her ability to align talent solutions with the unique needs of organizations has positioned her as a trusted partner in driving success.

Dedicated to excellence, Mel ensures that every interaction with Kontak Recruitment reflects professionalism, efficiency, and a commitment to delivering top-tier talent. Her leadership continues to set the standard for quality in the recruitment industry, fostering trust and long-term collaboration with both clients and candidates.

Angie Le Roux

Recruitment Director

Angie Le Roux, the Recruitment Director at Kontak Recruitment, with 19 years of recruitment experience across South Africa and international markets. She leads and mentors a recruitment team while remaining actively involved in client engagements and recruitment assignments. Her work combines talent strategy, recruitment operations and a strong focus on building effective hiring processes.

Angie specialises in targeted recruitment rather than high-volume candidate sourcing. She works closely with clients to understand the underlying business need, refine role requirements, assess search viability and develop sourcing strategies that reflect the realities of the talent market.

A key part of Angie's current focus is the practical use of AI in recruitment, using technology to improve efficiency, consistency and insight across the recruitment process.

Her philosophy is simple: effective recruitment should be intentional, structured and human, with technology used to enhance judgement rather than replace it.

Leanne van Buuren

Specialist: Sourcing and Recruitment                    

Leanne van Buuren is a seasoned recruitment specialist at Kontak Recruitment, recognized for her exceptional ability to build long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. As a Sourcing and Recruitment Specialist at Kontak Recruitment, Leanne brings a client-centric approach to every engagement, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for both clients and candidates alike.

Leanne is highly experienced across various sectors and has a proven track record of success in senior sales, marketing, finance, warehouse and logistics, e-commerce, and education recruitment. Her expertise lies in delivering tailored talent solutions, from individual placements to full-team recruitment projects.

With a strong focus on understanding unique client and candidate needs, Leanne’s personalized and innovative approach consistently yields outstanding results.  Leanne is a reliable recruitment partner for organisations seeking top staffing talent.

Jamie Klopper

Recruitment Consultant and Sourcing Specialist

Jamie Klopper is an experienced Recruitment Consultant and Sourcing Specialist at Kontak Recruitment with a proven ability to connect exceptional talent with leading organizations. Her expertise spans various industries, including finance, human resources, IT support, education, and administrative roles, making her a versatile and reliable partner in the recruitment process.

Jamie focuses on understanding both client needs and candidate aspirations. She is skilled in sourcing, screening, and matching candidates to roles, while addressing the specific requirements of employers.

With a passion for fostering meaningful connections, Jamie is committed to providing personalized recruitment solutions that deliver results. Her dedication to building strong relationships and her in-depth industry knowledge make her a trusted resource for organizations seeking top talent and for candidates looking to advance their careers.

Julia Bertels

Recruitment Consultant                                                  

Julia Bertels is an experienced Recruitment Agent at Kontak Recruitment, with a passion for connecting the right talent with the right job opportunities with top companies. Julia Bertels thrives on solving recruitment challenges for her clients. Her experience spans a variety of industries, including senior sales, human resources, marketing, hospitality management, and data analytics, making her adept at navigating diverse recruitment needs.

Julia is known for her innovative sourcing techniques and her ability to build meaningful, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. She approaches every recruitment project with a personalized touch, ensuring tailored solutions that align with her clients’ goals. Her dedication to understanding the unique needs of each client and candidate ensures outcomes that foster success for all parties involved.

Ravisha Pillay

Recruitment Consultant and Sourcing Specialist

Ravisha Pillay is an experienced Recruitment Consultant at Kontak Recruitment, bringing over a decade of professional experience spanning human resources and recruitment leadership. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Industrial and Clinical Psychology, complementing her practical HR experience and informing her understanding of human behaviour, workplace dynamics and the importance of matching people with suitable opportunities.

With a background encompassing HR administration and services, Ravisha brings an understanding of both employer requirements and candidate needs. At Kontak Recruitment, she applies this experience to identify suitable talent, supporting informed hiring decisions and guiding clients and candidates through the recruitment process.