Connecting you to South Africa’s top technical & scientific talent
Technical Recruitment South Africa
Rooted in Expertise. Driven by Partnership.
Founded in 2000, Elchemie was built on a rare foundation: deep, hands-on industry experience. Our founder, Elisabeth van Eck, leveraged her background in Analytical Chemistry and industrial water treatment to create a recruitment company that truly understands the technical nuances of the scientific field.
This legacy of excellence has been proudly carried forward by Susan since 2018.
Today, our team operates with that same core principle.
Our Services
Tailored Staffing & Recruitment Solutions
We offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the unique challenges of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) sectors, ensuring you find the perfect fit for every role.
- Permanent Placements
- Contract & Temporary Staffing
- Executive Search
- Headhunting Services
- Managed Staffing Solutions
- Project-Based Recruitment
- Recruitment Outsourcing
- CV Building
- Loyalty Programs
Meet our Team
The Experts Behind Your Success
Meet the Elchemie team. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with recruitment expertise to understand your unique needs and deliver exceptional, long-term results.
Reviews
Review from HR Manager: International Chemical Packaging Company
Thank you for connecting us. We are very happy with the professionality, speed and quality of your services during this recruitment assignment.
Review from HR Manager: Gold Refinery Company
Thank you for sourcing such lovely and competent individuals.
Laboratory Assistant
Dear Jacques & Susan,
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to you for taking the time to consider my application. I truly appreciate the opportunity you gave me to demonstrate and leverage my skills and abilities during the recruitment process.
Being considered for this role has been a valuable experience, and I am grateful for the confidence you showed in giving me this opportunity. Regardless of the outcome, I will always appreciate the chance to learn, grow, and engage with your organisation.
Thank you once again for your time, consideration, and professionalism throughout the process. It is genuinely appreciated, and I will remain grateful for this opportunity.
Candidate placed in Management role with Chemical and Hygiene Company
Don’t leave me Eileen🥹🥲
Starting this journey at the end of the year is bittersweet, bitter because I won’t be spending Christmas with my family but sweet because I met you and you have been such a blessing☺️ I can’t thank you enough Superstar, you have not only changed my life for the better but my whole family as well.
Can’t wait to meet you soon😉
Candidate with Sub Sahara Africa sales and customer experience
Good morning, Susan,
Thank you for your feedback, all fingers crossed. I would like to take this opportunity to commend you on your service. Your level of professionalism is exceptional, in my opinion, based on my job seeking experience over the last year, I have to say that you are an example to your industry.
Your due diligence, regular feedback and communication throughout the process is exemplar. Regardless of the outcome with my application for this position with your client, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your efforts.