MERCS is a specialist Rec2Rec and Executive Search Company that provides expert services to the recruitment industry. This includes rec2rec placement projects, coaching, mentoring and leadership training.
We strongly believe that a business is only sustainable when its employees flourish and reach their full potential. We are guided by a clear understanding of the needs of our clients when implementing specific interventions with targeted outcomes.
With over 35 years of experience in the recruitment industry MERCS has built a large network and database of high calibre candidates. Our clients range from large listed entities to International Executive Search firms, and small boutique agencies. It is our mission to make a positive impact to the recruitment industry by paying specific attention to the individual requirements of both candidate and client.
We define a successful placement as the optimal match between the candidate, role and the cultural environment.
Our passion is to improve the bottom-line performance of organizations whilst contributing to the career growth and development of individuals and teams.
Marilize Erasmus has more than 35 years’ experience in the industry. She started her career with Communicate Personnel as a consultant and moved through the ranks of running award winning branches and brands to becoming the COO of ADvTECH Resourcing.
Marilize is a well versed consultant in Organizational Development specifically in the areas of Leadership Development and Employee Engagement. She has been the speaker at various conferences as well as appearing on television a number of times.
She is dedicated to making a contribution to the growth of individuals, organizations and improving the industry through the service offerings of MERCS.