About RAEORA South Africa

RAEORA South Africa offers tailored recruitment service models to support diverse hiring needs for businesses engaging South African talent. From flexible Standard Recruitment Terms, to a Reduced Fee option under a limited sole mandate, and Strategic Staffing partnerships with amortised, retention-aligned fees, each model is designed to deliver high-quality talent. This tiered approach enables clients to select a solution aligned with budget, hiring priorities, and long-term workforce objectives – supported by local expertise and compliant EOR delivery.

Cost-Effective Solutions

We understand that you need to maximise your resources and contain your costs. Our offering ranges from Standard Recruitment Terms, providing maximum flexibility, to a Reduced Fee model with a limited sole mandate. Our Strategic Staffing partnerships features amortised, retention-aligned fees.

Access to Skilled Resources

Through us clients have access to a pool of highly skilled and talented professionals, ranging from management professionals in finance and operations to technical experts in engineering and IT, spanning multiple industries.

Expert Industry-Specific Recruiters

We use industry experts to recruit within their field. This way we know we source the best fit for each position and their credentials are legitimately peer-reviewed.

Trusted Partnerships

Our South African based alliance partner has over 50 years of experience and success in Recruitment and Employment of Record services. We leverage this expertise to our client’s advantage, giving them access to an extensive array of talent and international/global resources.

Specialised Services

We offer boutique services focused on Direct Search and Placement, EOR and Offshore Office Establishment. All service offerings are managed and supported by experienced personnel who are experts in their fields.

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Management

ALLAN PIKE

CEO

CHRIS JOOSTE

Chief Financial & Operations Officer

JUSTIN DURANDT

Managing Director

ELEANOR FORTUIN

Group HR Manager

DAMIEN VRIJBURG

Financial Control Manager

CLAIRE VENTRESS

Marketing Manager

Specialist Recruiters

JAN VAN DYK

Senior Recruitment Consultant

HEATHER JOHNSON

Senior Recruitment Consultant

HANLI VAN DEWENTER

Recruitment Consultant

DERYL JAN

Recruitment Consultant

STEPHAN CALITZ

Recruitment Consultant

PAM WILKINSON

Recruitment Consultant

JO-LEEN JAN

Recruitment Consultant

DAVID MUNJERI

Recruitment Consultant

NATHAN GERNETZKY

Recruitment Consultant

Operations Team

SERGIO JARDIM

Operations Co-ordinator

COURTNEY NATHAN

HR Officer

MATTHEW SUKHRAM

HR Assistant

Management

ALLAN PIKE

CEO

Allan is an experienced and hands on member of our service team involved in the provision of management and senior management personnel placements and career guidance services. Further to this he provides operational support to the business’ leadership. A classic entrepreneur with a passion for business and business leadership that contributes to the growth and development of people becoming responsible contributors to society and business.

CHRIS JOOSTE

Chief Financial & Operations Officer

Chris, a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience, is a commercially astute and results-driven professional. His diverse expertise spans finance, hotel management, forensic accounting, and advisory support services for legal professionals. He thrives in transforming complex challenges into actionable, performance-enhancing insights. Chris upholds the values of RAEORA and maintains exceptional standards. His blend of strategic vision and pragmatic problem-solving makes him an indispensable asset.

JUSTIN DURANDT

Managing Director

Justin has a medical and education background, and holds a Masters in Talent Identification and Development from UCT. He takes overall responsibility for new business development and operations. He is also actively involved in the recruiting process and focuses on managing our larger accounts or projects.

ELEANOR FORTUIN

Group HR Manager

Eleanor is a Human Resources (HR) Professional with more than 20 years of experience and is part of the senior management team. She has a BTech in HR Management as well as a Post Graduate Qualification in Business. Her working experience is combined with a passion for working with people and helping them become the best version of themselves. Eleanor oversees all HR matters and has an excellent working knowledge of South African HR legislation.

DAMIEN VRIJBURG

Financial Control Manager

Damien is our Financial Control Manager and a long serving member of our team. He possesses a BCom Management Accounting degree from Stellenbosch University and is an absolute wizard using Excel for the development of budgets, cost analyses, forecasts and client quotations. Damien oversees all payroll administration, debtors, creditors, invoicing and payments and brings astute financial insight to the team.

CLAIRE VENTRESS

Marketing Manager

Claire is a hybrid creative designer and marketer who blends strong design expertise with strategic marketing insight. With experience across visual design, digital marketing, communications, and content development, she combines creative thinking with structured marketing approaches to deliver practical, effective solutions that support the RAEORA brand and broader business objectives.

Specialist Recruiters

JAN VAN DYK

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Jan’s earlier career in telecommunications formed the basis of his insight to business and management. Supported by a formal education as an Electrical Engineer (BEng) with a BCom honours in business management, Jan offers an extensive and very considerable track record of placement success associated with engineering and management professionals across diverse industries and business sectors.

HEATHER JOHNSON

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Heather heads up our Commercial Office Placement Services, where her friendly and enthusiastic nature play a significant role in her chasing down the success of an appointment. Her excellent track record of service success is supported by a strong work ethic and determined personality that fuels her passion to serve her clients and help people with their career decisions.

HANLI VAN DEWENTER

Recruitment Consultant

Hanli holds a BCom in Business Management with a specialisation in Human Resource Management. She is a highly experienced generalist recruitment consultant with a strong track record of supporting both clients and candidates across a wide range of roles. Known for her energy, professionalism, and positive outlook, Hanli consistently brings enthusiasm to her work and is dedicated to helping others succeed.

DERYL JAN

Recruitment Consultant

Deryl ran his own supply and service business for over 20 years prior to joining the team. Deryl is a skilled service professional having learnt the art of paying special attention to the needs of the client and remains committed to upholding the company’s values of uncompromising honesty and integrity coupled with treating everyone with respect. Deryl is a team player who relishes the opportunity to be of service to clients and candidates.

STEPHAN CALITZ

Recruitment Consultant

Stephan worked in the telecommunications industry for more than 20 years as a project manager and business owner. During this time, he was involved in the rolling out of communication networks in 11 different African countries. This experience has enabled him to transition from a technical background into a highly competent recruiter in the IT space. At heart Stephan is a people’s person who values treating people with respect and honesty.

PAM WILKINSON

Recruitment Consultant

Pam’s earlier background includes a BA degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in education coupled with several years of working as a teacher and administrator both in South Africa and abroad. Pam possesses strong interpersonal skills and is very careful about compiling the details of her work accurately and will go the extra mile to confirm that she understands your needs, and to this end, she is not afraid to ask questions so that she is best able to serve her clients.

JO-LEEN JAN

Recruitment Consultant

Jo-Leen has over 30 years of experience in the media, tourism, fashion and NGO landscape. She has project-managed for a range of blue-chip clients and suppliers such as Virgin Money, Cartier, SAPPI, AfriSam, IFAW Youth Forum and Rapid Blue. She is passionate about people and setting them up for success. Working hard to meet the client’s brief for a excellent quality fit and delivering on expectation is highly important to her.

DAVID MUNJERI

Recruitment Consultant

David, a professional Mining Engineer, holds a BSc (Eng) ARSM degree in Mining Engineering. With a wealth of over thirty years’ mining experience in both operational and corporate settings, he has worked in various mines located in England, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Utilising his extensive expertise and a deep-rooted passion for transforming lives, David has successfully transitioned into the realms of technical and management recruiting.

NATHAN GERNETZKY

Recruitment Consultant

With more than two decades of experience collaborating with teams and assuming diverse leadership positions, Nathan brings a wealth of expertise to his work. As an innovative thinker and specialist in team dynamics, he thrives on exploring unconventional approaches to problem-solving and achieving success. Moreover, Nathan is a published author, a certified life-purpose coach, and a motivational speaker who is deeply committed to empowering individuals to reach their highest potential through personal growth, holistic well-being, and continuous learning. Nathan leverages his unique skill set to provide a worldclass service to both clients and candidates alike.

Operations Team

SERGIO JARDIM

Operations Co-ordinator

Sérgio is an operations-focused professional with a background in law, playing a pivotal role in driving business efficiency, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainable growth. His contributions span recruitment, training, and operational management. He was instrumental in leading the successful implementation of ISO 27001:2022, significantly strengthening the business’s data security framework. Sérgio is dedicated to streamlining internal processes, mitigating operational risks, and leveraging technology driven solutions to enhance productivity and scalability. His commitment to operational excellence underpins long-term success and continuous improvement.

COURTNEY NATHAN

HR Officer

Courtney is a skilled HR Professional with a BCom degree in Industrial Psychology and Management from the University of the Western Cape. She has extensive HR experience, having worked in some of South Africa’s leading companies, including a role as a Payroll and People Delivery Specialist for a major retail group. Courtney is deeply committed to fostering strong, meaningful workplace relationships, believing that when employees feel valued and heard, they perform at their best. Her dedication to creating supportive, inclusive environments is central to her efforts in driving employee engagement and contributing to overall organisational success.

MATTHEW SUKHRAM

HR Assistant

Matthew holds a BSocSci degree in Politics and History, having successfully transitioned his academic expertise into his role as an HR Assistant. With strengths in administration, people management, and problem-solving, he consistently applies a thoughtful and intuitive approach to his work. Known for his kind demeanour and sharp insight, Matthew contributes to fostering a workplace environment that balances professionalism, productivity and positivity. His ability to align the needs of both employees and clients highlights his effectiveness in maintaining a harmonious and efficient workplace.