Lumina Personnel

About Us

Bridging Talent
with Opportunities

In today’s competitive market, finding the right talent can make or break your company’s growth. Lumina Personnel isn’t just another recruitment agency; we’re your strategic ally in building high-performing teams.
Leveraging a decade of experience across diverse industries like technology, finance, healthcare, and professional services, we bring a nuanced understanding of each sector’s unique talent landscape.
Through screening and in-depth consultations, we ensure each placement is a strategic investment. We focus on identifying the ideal candidate who possesses the necessary expertise, but also seamlessly aligns with your company’s values and work environment.

About Us

Cristina Baeta

Cristina, the strategic leader with a keen eye for talent, spearheads Lumina’s vision and fuels sustainable growth. Cristina’s extensive industry knowledge allows her to navigate the ever-changing recruitment landscape.
She excels at client relationship management, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance value. Her meticulous approach to candidate assessment ensures each placement aligns with your skill needs and company culture.

Our Collaborators

Manfred Muellers

Manfred Muellers is a culinary expert with numerous accolades, including Life-Honorary Member of the World Master Chefs Society and Life-Honorary President of both the South African Chefs Association and the Confrèrie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs in Paris.

His career spans 38 years, marked by a passion for education and training development, particularly during his tenure as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg’s School of Tourism and Hospitality.

Manfred’s expertise extends to consultancy in financial management, menu planning, and culinary studies. He has significantly impacted the culinary world through his leadership in various organisations and competitions, notably as President of the South African Chefs Association and managing national teams at the Culinary Olympics.

Manfred is a Master Human Resource Practitioner and has served as an advisory member of the following Committees:
  • Gauteng Regional Operating Board (THETA)
  • Committee Hotel Industry Training Board SA (THETA)
  • Executive Management Committee Federated Hotel Association of South Africa (FEDHASA)
  • University of Johannesburg, Ethics Committee (Research)
  • The World Gastronomic Institute (Delegate)
  • German Gastronomic Academy
  • World Master Chefs Society (Ambassador)