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Valentino Nassif

Talent Director

Valentino draws on 19 years of experience across B2B and B2C sales…

Megan Van Wyk

Talent Team Leader

Known for her genuine approach, clear communication, and her personal…

Keanan Jansen

Talent Team Leader

A versatile recruiter with experience locally and abroad. Keanan brings passion and fire to his work…

Bjorn Robbetze

Talent Consultant

Bjorn has excellent experience working across various sectors. With his analytical…

Tiara Naidoo

Talent Consultant

Introducing a dynamic and versatile Recruitment Consultant with two years of experience… 

Aunmta Khan

Associate Talent Consultant

With a thoughtful and people-focused approach, Aunmta takes the time to understand…

Luca Giancarlo Bye

Associate Talent Consultant

As a natural relationship builder, Luca is committed to delivering exceptional service to both…

Nicole Pieters

Associate Talent Consultant

Nicole believes that recruitment is fundamentally about people, not just placements…

Damian Gouws

Associate Talent Consultant

Driven by ambition and curiosity, Damian has a genuine passion for working with people…

Connor Grossett

Associate Talent Consultant

Hi, I’m Connor! I’ve always enjoyed connecting with people, so recruitment felt like a natural fit…

Gemma Marie Van Wyk

Associate Talent Consultant

A recruiter who loves the matchmaking part of the job. Gemma is all about great…

Kerri Da Fonte

Managing Director

With over 11 years of experience at the forefront of recruitment across Africa…

Erin Coughlan

Executive Assistant and Office Manager

As a Commerce Graduate, with a specialisation in Marketing, Business, and Project…

Valentino Nassif

Talent Director

Valentino draws on 19 years of experience across B2B and B2C sales in Retail, Hardware, Logistics, and Automotive, shaping a skill set that translates seamlessly into recruitment.

 

He views recruitment as one of the most challenging yet rewarding industries, where he has partnered with incredible clients and placed top-tier talent. For Valentino, nothing is more rewarding than seeing candidates grow, thrive, and succeed within his clients’ organisations.

Megan Van Wyk

Talent Team Leader

Known for her genuine approach, clear communication, and her personal commitment to making the hiring process smooth and impactful for everyone involved. With over two years of hands-on experience in recruiting and hiring for a variety of industries; she is the skilled recruiter you want by your side. Megan brings agility and insight to every search and placement, and her track record includes a wide range of successful placements, built on her ability to understand both business needs and individual motivations.

Keanan Jansen

Talent Team Leader

A versatile recruiter with experience locally and abroad. Keanan brings passion and fire to his work, and is always looking to assist clients and guide candidates throughout the process. 

Keanan is driven by a genuine desire to help others find the right opportunities and help businesses find the right people.

Bjorn Robbetze

Talent Consultant

Bjorn has excellent experience working across various sectors within recruitment. With his analytical mindset and curious approach to connecting with people, it has helped him hone his skills in finding the right people for the right roles. As he continues to grow with the dynamic and wonderful world of recruitment, he’s learnt and proved his skillset with his ability to build relationships and source rare skills for multiple organisations.

Tiara Naidoo

Talent Consultant

Introducing a dynamic and versatile Recruitment Consultant with three years of experience successfully placing talent across 12+ industries in South Africa.

 

With a strong track record in both high-volume and niche recruitment, Tiara specialises in Technical and Engineering roles, sourcing candidates from junior to executive levels. 

 

Her ability to understand client needs and align them with the right candidates has made her a trusted partner in fast-paced, competitive markets.

Tiara builds future-ready teams through strategic, intelligent hiring; connecting exceptional talent with opportunities that drive growth.

 

Aunmta Khan

Associate Talent Consultant

With a thoughtful and people-focused approach, Aunmta takes the time to understand what clients truly need and what candidates are looking for; enabling her to make placements that deliver long-term success.

She is focused on creating the right opportunities and making a lasting impact on both clients and candidates.

Luca Giancarlo Bye

Associate Talent Consultant

As a natural relationship builder, Luca is committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates throughout the recruitment journey. Having a methodical and professional approach, Luca takes the time to understand the unique needs of both clients and candidates, in doing so build lasting relationships and delivering a positive recruitment experience.

He combines commercial insight with a genuine passion for connecting talented individuals with rewarding career opportunities.  Luca’s experience in recruitment support, administration, and marketing provides him with a strong foundation for a successful career in the recruitment industry.

Nicole Pieters

Associate Talent Consultant

Nicole believes that recruitment is fundamentally about people, not just placements. Her approach is built on reliable relationships and clear, consistent communication. By prioritising individual motivations alongside business goals, she ensures the hiring process is smooth, transparent, and impactful for everyone involved. With focused experience in financial industry recruiting, she combines professional insight with a dedicated, people-centric perspective.

Damian Gouws

Associate Talent Consultant

Driven by ambition and curiosity, Damian has a genuine passion for working with people. He enjoys building meaningful relationships, taking on new challenges, and finding practical solutions that create lasting value. With a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, Damian is always looking for opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real impact. As a natural extrovert, he’s approachable, easy to talk to, and enjoys meeting new people from all walks of life.

Connor Grossett

Associate Talent Consultant

Hi, I’m Connor! I’ve always enjoyed connecting with people, so recruitment felt like a natural fit for me. I enjoy building relationships, having a laugh, and helping people find the right opportunities.

I’m always up for learning something new, taking on a challenge, and being part of a positive, supportive team. I’m excited to keep growing, make a real difference, and help people take the next step in their careers.

Gemma Marie Van Wyk

Associate Talent Consultant

A recruiter who loves the matchmaking part of the job. Gemma is all about great candidate experience, clear communication and hiring people who not only stay with a company, but thrive alongside them too.

With her, she brings energy, empathy, and a skill for finding hidden gems. 

Kerri Da Fonte​

Managing Director

With over 11 years of experience at the forefront of recruitment across Africa, Kerri is a leader with deep expertise in Financial Services, Technology, and Engineering sectors. In 2018, she founded RAREcruit with a vision to create a recruitment agency that doesn’t just fill roles, but builds lasting partnerships.

 

Since then, Kerri has driven RAREcruit to become one of the most successful multi-disciplinary recruitment teams in the industry, with over 400 placements made to date. Her unwavering commitment to excellence is evident in the company’s impressive 94% client retention rate – reflecting her ability to build and nurture long-term relationships with clients.

Erin Coughlan

Executive Assistant and Office Manager

As a Commerce Graduate, with a specialisation in Marketing, Business, and Project Management, Erin has successfully balanced full-time work alongside her studies while gaining valuable practical experience through internships and hands-on roles that have helped shape her professional skill set.

 

In her role as the Executive Assistant and Office Manager of RAREcruit, Erin plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of the company’s back-office functions. Her strong passion for business, combined with her adaptability and organisational skills, enables her to support the company across a diverse range of responsibilities.