About Us
At Ellenders, we're passionate about connecting global businesses with the exceptional talent pool
South-Africa offers.
We believe geography shouldn't limit opportunity. That's why we make it easier for businesses worldwide to hire highly skilled, motivated South African professionals who can make a real impact.
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Our Story
Born from frustration. Our Founders, James Ellender, Brigitte Mitchell, and James Smith, are all entrepreneurs who had experienced the challenges of cumbersome and ineffective outsourcing.
We saw a disconnect: South Africa brimming with talent yearning for global exposure, and international businesses struggling to find qualified staff at a competitive rate.
Ellenders was born from that vision. Today, from our Cape Town hub, we connect the world's leading brands with South Africa's brightest minds.
Why Partner with Ellenders?
Reduce Costs. Enhance Capabilities. Focus on What Matters.
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Slash costs by 30-50%.
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Access a wider range of specialised skills.
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Free yourself to focus on core business strategies. We handle the staffing.
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Enjoy clear communication and daily support from our dedicated team of professionals.
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Mitigate risk with experienced, high-performing hires at an affordable rate.
Don't settle for average talent. Build a global team with Ellenders.
Work for Ellenders
You deserve to be recognised for your talent. At Ellenders, you'll be part of an elite group.
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Competitive salaries that reflect your global worth, not just the local market.
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Gain invaluable experience working with top companies worldwide.
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Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, gym memberships, and an online learning allowance.
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Work in a creative, collaborative space at our modern Cape Town offices (with bottomless coffee, of course!).
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Meet the Team
James Ellender has lived and worked across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the UK.
He has led businesses and teams across the risk and intelligence world, a global confectionery company, and worked within and trained government organisations.
James Ellender
Co - Founder & Director
Brigitte Mitchell, originally from Cape Town, began her journey as an international jazz artist after moving to Hong Kong in 2000.
With four albums and her own record label, she has achieved significant success in the international music scene. Trained in men's fashion, Brigitte also established her own women's luxury label 15 years ago, which has since become a prominent luxury brand across Asia.
Brigitte Mitchell
Co - Founder & Director
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James Smith specialised in Data Ethics and Privacy Protection at Stellenbosch University.
His professional journey began in market research before becoming Employee #1 at Ellenders, where he now leads operations and strategic initiatives. James is committed to ethical business practices and is passionate about supporting clients' success while fostering a dynamic team at Ellenders.
James Smith
General Manager & Director
Chante van Rensburg studied Website Development and Digital Marketing in the USA.
Her professional journey spans various sectors including F&B and luxury goods.
Chante is dedicated to bringing brands to life, overseeing the development and execution of various marketing strategies at Ellenders.
Chante van Rensburg
Marketing & Web Development Executive
Andrea Lemme achieved an Honours Degree in Information Systems at the University of Cape Town.
He started his professional career at Ellenders, where he uses a combination to technical and creative experience to build and maintain engaging websites internally and for our global clients.
Andrea Lemme
Technical Lead