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
Digital Marketing Specialist, assisted in job hunt
Thank you so much for your kind help throughout the challenging job hunting journey, I remember at once you even edited my CV, so that I can qualify for the role. And to me that was very kind of you because it was beyond your work scope, if you know what I mean. But that taught me an important life lesson and I then understood why you started “Elchemie”, indeed it was to help candidates to land jobs while you are holding their hands.
May you be more motivated to keep on doing what you are doing. And may your company be blessed with more success and growth.
Kind Regards,
Sales Administrator, placed with Chemical and Medical Waste Management company
Susan was very friendly, professional and helpful from the first time she contacted me regarding the position available at A- Thermal. The process ran smoothly and was informed at all times. I was placed timeously into the position I was initially contacted about and i am thankful for that. She was even so kind to follow up after i have started at the company which goes to show how much she feels about her placements. Thank you again for a wonderful experience.
Project Engineer- Engineering Consulting/Mining company
Again, I would just like to say a very big thank you for your assistance in the recruitment process and we look forward to seeing more candidates in the future.
Kind regards,
PHIL PIPER-MD-GROUNDWORK ENGINEERING CONSULTING
Once again, thank you very much indeed with all your assistance in this particular recruitment process. We are very satisfied with the service you have provided and we will definitely continue to use Elchemie for our engineering recruitment requirements in the future. Kind regards, Phil
MD CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
If you are looking for a highly professional, knowledgeable , well connected and caring recruitment organisation, you should turn immediately to Elchemie.
During my 30 odd years in the South African Chemical Distribution Industry, I have had the pleasure of working with Elchemie who have always been able to provide me with a short list of highly capable and experienced candidates.
The Elchemie team ensure that they understand the company culture along with the position requirements and duly ensure that you do not get flooded with a stream of candidates where 80% of them, do not fit the brief. The candidates that are sent are in 98% of cases exactly what the organization requires, which then leaves one with a tough decision as to whom best fits the role. This is however a great headache to have.
Their understanding and kind consideration regarding the mutually beneficial payment terms is always exemplary.
In summary, if you need competent personnel, look no further than this very well connected and professional organisation.