Key EOR South Africa team at work
About Key Employer of Record South Africa

50 Years of South African
Recruitment Heritage

Key EOR South Africa is an associate of the Key Recruitment Group. One of South Africa's most trusted recruitment brands, operating since 1976. The same team, expertise, and networks that have placed thousands of South African professionals now power your EOR service.

Our Approach

Where Purpose Meets Process

The Key Recruitment Group's corporate culture is built on collaboration, shared experiences, and trust. We hold unswervingly to one mantra: "Do the right thing, even if it hurts." That principle drives everything we do in the EOR space.

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Compliance First

We believe your South African employees deserve to be correctly employed, correctly paid, and correctly protected under SA labour law. We never cut corners on compliance.

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South Africa Specialists

We don't cover 150 countries. We cover South Africa, with 50 years of local expertise, legal knowledge, and recruitment networks that global EOR providers simply cannot match.

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Streamlined & Professional

Our process is efficient, never hasty. We respect notice periods, run proper due diligence, and get every hire right the first time, so your people start well and stay.

OUR TEAM

The People Behind Key EOR SA

Our team brings together decades of South African recruitment, HR, finance, and compliance expertise. All focused on making your SA hiring experience smooth.

Management
Allan Pike
Allan Pike
CEO
A classic entrepreneur with a passion for business leadership. Allan oversees management and senior personnel placements and provides career guidance services.
Justin Durandt
Justin Durandt
Managing Director
With a medical and education background, Justin holds a Master's in Talent Identification and Development and focuses on new business development and larger projects.
Chris Jooste
Chris Jooste
CFO & Operations
Chartered Accountant with 15+ years across finance, hotel management, and forensic accounting. Chris transforms complex challenges into performance-enhancing insights.
Eleanor Fortuin
Eleanor Fortuin
Group HR Manager
20+ years of HR experience with a BTech in HR Management. Eleanor oversees all HR matters and has an excellent working knowledge of South African HR legislation.
Damien Vrijburg
Damien Vrijburg
Financial Control Manager
BCom Management Accounting from Stellenbosch. Damien oversees all payroll administration, debtors, creditors, and client quotations with astute financial insight.
Claire Ventress
Claire Ventress
Brand & Marketing Designer
Claire is a Creative designer and marketer with experience across visual design, digital marketing, communications, and content development, that supports business growth.
Specialist Recruiters
Jan van Dyk
Jan van Dyk
Senior Recruitment Consultant
BEng Electronics Engineer with BCom Honours in business management. Jan brings an extensive track record placing engineering and management professionals across diverse industries.
Heather Johnson
Heather Johnson
Recruitment Consultant
Heads up our Commercial Office Placement Services. Her excellent track record is supported by a strong work ethic and determined personality that fuels her passion to serve clients.
Hanli van Dewenter
Hanli van Dewenter
Recruitment Consultant
BCom Business Management specialising in Human Resource Management. Energetic and eager to help, Hanli brings a positive outlook and determination to every placement.
Deryl Jan
Deryl Jan
Recruitment Consultant
Ran his own supply and service business for 20+ years. Deryl is a skilled service professional committed to honesty, integrity, and treating everyone with respect.
Stephan Calitz
Stephan Calitz
Recruitment Consultant
20+ years in telecommunications as a project manager across 11 African countries. Stephan is a highly competent IT recruiter based in Cape Town.
Pam Wilkinson
Pam Wilkinson
Recruitment Consultant
BA degree and Post Graduate Diploma in education. Pam goes the extra mile to fully understand client needs before making a placement, and is not afraid to ask questions.
Jo-Leen Jan
Jo-Leen Jan
Recruitment Consultant
30+ years in media, tourism, fashion, and NGO sectors. Jo-Leen is passionate about people and setting them up for success, with experience managing blue-chip clients.
David Munjeri
David Munjeri
Recruitment Consultant
Professional Mining Engineer with 30+ years experience in England, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. David uses deep technical expertise in management recruiting.
Nathan Gernetzky
Nathan Gernetzky
Recruitment Consultant
20+ years in team leadership. Published author, certified life-purpose coach, and motivational speaker committed to helping individuals to reach their highest potential.
Operations Team
Sérgio Jardim
Sérgio Jardim
Operations Co-ordinator
Operations-focused with a background in law. Led implementation of ISO 27001:2022 certification. Sérgio drives business efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence.
Courtney Nathan
Courtney Nathan
HR Officer
BCom Industrial Psychology from UWC. Courtney brings extensive HR experience including payroll and people delivery, with a focus on meaningful workplace relationships.
Matthew Sukhram
Matthew Sukhram
Marketing and Business Development Consultant
Matthew holds a BSocSci degree in Politics and History, having successfully transitioned his academic background into new business development and marketing. He balances professionalism, productivity, and positivity.

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