Businesses
I didn't follow the playbook.
I wrote my own.
I'm Emily van Eyssen. Born in South Africa, now based in Rye, East Sussex, I've spent over 25 years building businesses that everyone said couldn't work.
I founded Remote Recruitment because I believed exceptional talent shouldn't be limited by geography. Today, we connect UK businesses with brilliant South African professionals, cutting costs by up to 40% while building teams that genuinely outperform.
Along the way, I've built and scaled businesses across industries, from property to tech platforms. Each one taught me the same lesson: the right people change everything.
I believe in building generationally. Everything I create is designed to outlast me — to create opportunities that ripple through families and communities.
The things I won't compromise on.
Talent Is Borderless
The best person for the job might live 6,000 miles away. I've proven it works, hundreds of times over, and I'll keep proving it.
Women Build Empires
Not hobbies. Not passion projects. Real, scaled, profitable empires. Female entrepreneurship is the most powerful economic force of our time.
Excellence Is Non-Negotiable
Average doesn't exist in my vocabulary. Every team, every placement, every interaction meets the highest standard because people deserve better.
Build for Generations
I think in decades, not quarters. Every company I build, every opportunity I create, is designed to ripple through families and change trajectories.
"The economy isn't broken. The way we build teams is."— Emily van Eyssen
We Believe in the Power of Remote Work — Done Right
Remote Recruitment was founded with a single mission: to help UK businesses access the incredible pool of talent that South Africa has to offer, while creating meaningful career opportunities for South African professionals.
South Africa produces some of the world's most talented graduates — from UCT, Wits, and Stellenbosch — who are native English speakers, in a compatible time zone, and increasingly AI-literate. Yet most UK businesses have never considered hiring from there.
We've spent years building relationships with the best South African professionals, developing rigorous vetting processes, and creating a seamless hiring experience for UK businesses. The result: 300+ successful placements, a 4.9-star employer rating, and an average cost saving of 40%.
How We Work
Trust First
Every relationship — with employers and candidates — is built on transparency and honesty.
Quality Always
We only place candidates we'd hire ourselves. No shortcuts, no compromises.
Mutual Benefit
We create genuine value for UK businesses and meaningful careers for SA professionals.
Full Accountability
Our 12-month guarantee isn't just a policy — it's a statement of confidence in our work.
Ready to Work With Us?
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