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
Bookkeeper placed in Polymer industry
My experience with Elchemie’s recruitment process was truly positive for me
I appreciated the communication, the helpful information provided before the interview, and the thoughtful follow-up afterwards. The team encouraged me , made me feel valued and supported throughout the journey.
I would highly recommend Elchemie to anyone seeking a professional, transparent, and people-centered recruitment experience.
Thank you for making the process so welcoming and pleasant!
N Ngcobo | Bookkeeper position
Candidate Placed as Operations Manager within Security Industry
First of all, I wanna thank you and the entire Elchemie team. Your professionalism and support means a lot to me.
The manner in how your company portrays itself. The work the team has put in and the support. It’s really appreciated. I’ve started working on the 19th of October 2026, as the Operations Manager based in Gqeberha.
Thanks once again. If I should score your company, it will definitely be 10/10 (100%). I’ll definitely recommend your company to others. All the best going forward. GOD Bless!
Kind regards
Raymond Maart
Candidate Placed as Operations Manager in Cleaning industry
Dear Susan,
I would really like to take a moment to thank Elchemie Recruitment, and especially Eileen, for the incredible support I received during my recruitment journey.
From the very first phone call, Eileen was amazing. She made me feel comfortable, kept me updated throughout the process, helped me prepare for my interview and was there to guide me right through to receiving my offer and signing my contract.
Looking for a job can be a very stressful and, at times, discouraging experience. One of the things I found particularly refreshing was that I never felt like just another CV or another candidate. Eileen actually took the time to communicate with me, give me feedback and support me throughout the process. That meant a lot to me.
I am extremely grateful to Eileen and the Elchemie team for helping me secure my new position. You were professional, approachable, honest and genuinely supportive from beginning to end. Thank you, Eileen, for believing in me and for making the whole experience such a positive one. It was honestly a pleasure dealing with you, and I would happily recommend Elchemie to anyone looking for employment.
Sometimes a little communication and genuine support can make all the difference — and Eileen certainly did that for me. ❤️
Thank you to your team. I am so happy with my new Job.
Lara Rabie
Review from Director at Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company
We’ve had a great experience working with Elchemie, who have assisted us with recruiting for two specialised roles. Their communication and feedback have always been prompt and efficient, and we’ve been impressed with the quality of candidates they’ve put forward. The management team is friendly, fair and genuinely a pleasure to deal with. We’re very happy with the service we’ve received and will certainly continue making use of Elchemie for our future recruitment needs.
Candidate placed in Supervisory position in Hospitality Sector
Good morning, Susan
Firstly, thank you so much to Elchemie for holding my hand and guiding me through my application journey, a special thanks to Shavon for everything she has done, very professional lady, she booked all my interviews, provided me with interview tips and guidance, kept in touch with me throughout to check whether my interviews went well or not, and made sure to provide me with feedback of every interview I attended.
Thank you so much for your help and professionalism, definitely looking forward to working with you in future as well.
Regards
Mathapelo Dladla