Testimonials
CEO- ASX Listed Mining Company
"Thank you for the incredible effort. First class as usual!
CEO- ArcelorMittal South Africa and Chairman of the JSE- Nku' Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita
"Dear Rob,
As we get to the end of the process, I was just reflecting on how superb the experience of working with you and the rest of the Rocco Mercier team has been. What particularly impressed me with the way you work was the results focus and a sense of driving towards a firm outcome in the most efficient manner possible. Evidence of this was just how swiftly we’ve reached a satisfactory conclusion – it’s hardly a month since my first meeting with Sapinda and we’re basically done.
The second notable feature was the care taken in preparing me for each interaction, not just logistical information, but clarity about what should be the objective for the meeting at that stage of the process and your take on what would be an optimal approach. Even if I didn’t finally adopt that approach, it at least got me thinking in advance, making for a more polished performance. Certainly you did a good job of selling the prospective employer to me and after meeting with your client, it was very clear you’d done a superlative job of selling me to them.
So all in all, it was a real pleasure to deal with a team that impressed with its enthusiasm and professionalism.
Best regards
Nku”
HR Director- FTSE Listed Mining Company
"Rocco Mercier’s Executive Search Team provides a phenomenal service. We found going to search rewarding for Group Engineering for the following reasons;
1. Professionalism of the staff
2. At the initial briefing meeting the questions asked showed an understanding of the role and its fit in Anglo American
3. The plan set out was line with our expectations
4. Continuous feedback to the client on where they were at
5. The caliber of candidates exceeded our expectations –it was evident that what was discussed at the briefing
session was followed
6. The caliber of candidates in all the tiers were experienced-we were happy the way Matthew and Rob placed
them in tiers. It made decision making much easier.
7. The recruiting line manager commented that he would conduct all his future resourcing in this manner
(he was very impressed)
8. Overall a great experience
I would recommend Rocco Mercier Mining Executive Search team to any mining company who are serious about their search project, as the experience I’ve had from the team was phenomenal."
COO- Riversdale Mining- Andries Engelbrecht
"I would hereby like to convey my sincere gratitude to you and your team for assisting me throughout the search, selection and recruitment process with Ichor Coal/Sapinda. Your assistance in the process leading up to the various interviews was invaluable and unquestionably assisted me in securing the role of Chief Operating Officer.
It was undoubtedly a lengthy process due to the changes in strategy of the abovementioned company, however, your frequent and detailed feedback at every stage of the process was highly appreciated.
Thank you for your absolute professionalism. I have already recommended to some of my former colleagues that should the need arise for them to change roles, or take up a new challenge; they should consider Rocco Mercier, and in particular you and your team of competent professionals.
Please pass this along to James Buckhalter and in particular Matthew Twose, who has been exceptionally helpful!"
General Manager of Mining Services- Orica Ltd
“Firstly, can I commend you on the thoroughness of your work. I haven't come across quite this level of detail and information at this stage of a search before. It is really very impressive.”
HR Director- JSE Listed Mining Company
"Thank you for your professionalism and support in finding a quality candidate for our hard to fill vacancy. The position has been vacant since February 2013 and you managed to put forward a candidate that will fit into our culture. I believe we will have a fruitful working relationship and look forward to working with you in future."
CEO- Richards Bay Coal Terminal- Raymond Chirwa
“Rob,
It with great pleasure and gratitude that my profile was picked up by your company. The professional engagement has been nothing but the greatest I have ever been exposed to in my 22 years of work experience.
The following attributes stand out for you, your colleagues and Burns Carlton:
1. Introduction to the opportunity: the best ever and the process of introducing the key role players was systematic and comforting. Even for a person, like me, who has interviewed and been interviewed, at very high profiles, I felt very much at ease and confident.
2. Communication and follow up: You came top of the pack on this one, as most headhunters don't even follow up and provide guidance. You know the professional process of continuous feedback and detailed extract of feedback from candidates.
3. Coaching: The leadership attribute where most leaders fail, but Burns Carlton, under your leadership, on this assignment, came number one and exceptional. Every opportunity I had engaged with the Interviewers, I felt that I was closing the deal. My approach in the interviews was professional and head-turning, just because of your insights.
4. Service Excellence: Your service is professional and your leadership, pragmatic, practical and influencing.
5. Patience: You instil the patience and confidence that is needed for this type of process.
In conclusion, I would recommend your services to any one, any company and, in fact, I would use you any time, in my professional career.
You and your company are a World Leader and I wish most headhunters would emulate your professionalism.
Any time you want anything from me, I will be more than happy to assist.
Wish your business best of luck and prosperity as you place and change people's lives for equality and betterment of this World.
Regards
Raymond”
Project Director at Exxaro- Cobus Janse van Rensburg
“Rob is a great agent and representative of my personal brand. He is tenacious, very hard working and always honest with developments throughout the process. His consistent drive and energy is addictive and I can certainly recommend him as your next agent.”
Vice President- NYSE Listed Mining Company
“I have worked with Rob for the past 4 years and he has consistently overdelivered. He is well connected, enthusiastic and driven to give his clients the candidates and service they are after. I would highly recommend Rob to any manager who is serious about building their teams with the right talent.”
Global Head of Projects- Xstrata- Glen Robinson
“THX Rob
My perspective and view of head hunters changed in a positive manner as a result of my recent association with you. The support and advice you provided was much appreciated. Although I was a some what reluctant participant in the application process in retrospect I am appreciative of the manner you coaxed me to pursue the role.
It’s always hard to leave a company that you have been associated with for in excess of 20yrs plus but you also assisted me to open my eyes to other possibilities.
Kind Regards
Glen”
