Engineering the future, together.

ReThink Talent was built on the simple truth that good engineers are hard to find not because they don’t exist, but because most recruiters don’t know what to look for.

We’ve seen too many engineers overlooked by recruiters who don’t speak their language and too many companies disappointed by transactional hires.

We do things differently.

Engineering isn’t another area we cover. It’s the only world we work in. That razor sharp focus gives our clients comfort and clarity when they rely on an outsourced recruitment partner who just get it.

  • Behind every hire is a person taking a leap and a business betting on potential. That’s a big deal, and we treat it like one.

  • Where others chase CVs, we look for more, like values, ambition, culture fit, and purpose. We go beyond ticking boxes to fully understanding both sides of the hiring equation. When these two click, magic happens, and long-term success begins.

  • We lead with empathy, honesty, and curiosity. We act with integrity even when that means walking away from a placement that doesn’t feel right.

  • We’re here to change the way recruitment feels for both sides. Less fluff. More purpose. Better Long-term thinking.

If you’re ready to rethink how recruitment should work,

If you’re ready to rethink how recruitment should work,

you’re in the right place.

Meet The Team

Monique Cooper

Recruitment & Talent Advisor

Monique is redefining recruitment as a partnership built on trust, understanding, and long-term impact.

She has over a decade of experience recruiting engineers across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, bringing clarity, care, and strategy to every search. She’s placed more than a hundred engineers in roles where they continue to succeed.

Monique believes recruitment works best when it’s human. She leads with transparency, listens deeply, and manages every stage, from search to onboarding, with calm precision and genuine empathy.

Known for her crisp execution and clear communication, Monique keeps every stakeholder aligned and confident throughout the process. She has a rare ability to read between the lines, turning cultural cues, motivators, and team dynamics into simple, actionable insights that lead to better hiring decisions.

Möcke Müller (Mieke)

Team Lead, External Recruitment | Scarce-Skills Consultant

Mieke leads external recruitment, specialising in hard-to-find engineering and trades talent across mining, construction, marine, and energy sectors. She connects in-demand professionals with future-focused teams throughout South Africa and the broader EMEA region, blending a customer-focused background with disciplined processes to deliver fast, reliable hiring outcomes.

She is known for her consultative approach and calm, detail-oriented execution. She keeps pipelines flowing, stakeholders aligned, and momentum high, and can balance commercial insight with genuine care for long-term fit.

Her goal is simply to create lasting value while making the recruitment experience personal, transparent, and meaningful. Expect a process that prioritises trust, progress, and people, moving teams forward and careers further.

Joey Müller

Business Developer

Joey is a Business Developer focused on building purposeful partnerships with engineering-led companies across sectors like renewable energy, marine, and manufacturing. She has a keen sense of curiosity and a talent for forging authentic connections, helping companies rethink how they attract, engage, and retain exceptional technical talent.

Known for her ability to listen deeply, ask smart questions, and bring fresh perspective to complex hiring challenges, Joey thrives on aligning forward-thinking companies with capable, driven people.