Welcome to Employ IR!
Welcome to Employ IR! We bring leading technical companies in the Netherlands together with talented South African engineers and technicians. With an experienced team, we focus on long-term relationships, personal contact and reliability.
Our core values
Reliable
We keep the agreements we make, from the first introduction to your first working day in the Netherlands.
Personal
You have one point of contact who knows you and stays reachable, also after your placement.
Quality
We match skilled professionals and technical companies that genuinely fit, for the long term.
Meet our team
Ready to strengthen our team?
Then take a look at our own openings at Employ IR in Hoogeveen and Zwolle.
Get in touch!
At Employ IR, we believe in the importance of personal contact. We listen carefully to the wants and needs of our professionals and clients, allowing us to make the perfect match that contributes to a lasting partnership. By regularly traveling to South Africa, we meet our professionals in person. This allows us to really get to know them, understand their skills and ambitions, and prepare them well for their work in the Netherlands.
Our team consists of passionate professionals committed to making the best possible matches between talent and business. We are committed to providing excellent service and support both our professionals and our clients every step of the way.
Are you looking for highly qualified technical professionals, or are you a South African professional looking to work in the Netherlands? Then contact us and find out what Employ IR can do for you. Rinus and our team are ready to help you.
They made the move before you
So Employ IR has been very personal in what kind of work I wanted since the start, you're not just a number to fill in. They took their time in finding a job that suited me. And they have taken care of me and often ask how I've been even months after working for them. They have been very patient and understanding. If you feel uncertain about making a big jump like me to a new country, new people and different language. It's been a smooth ride and a soft landing. I don't think you can start to compare them to other agencies they are in a class of their own!
Paul Du Toita week ago
The team at EmployIR are very supportive and helpful, they have made the move to the Netherlands effortless and easy!
Cobus Geldenhuys2 weeks ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Read all frequently asked questionsHow does health insurance work in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, you are required to have health insurance, which covers essential services such as doctor visits, hospital care and medications. Health insurance costs about €150 per month. Employ IR offers independent experts to help you choose a health insurer, and the government ensures that all insurers offer the same basic coverage. There is an annual deductible, but most basic care is covered. For a referral to a specialist, you first visit your family doctor. Additional insurance is also available for extras such as dentistry or physical therapy. The system is accessible and guarantees quality care for everyone.
How long does the relocation process take?
After you sign your contract with Employ IR, the process usually takes about 6-8 weeks before you are in the Netherlands. However, this depends on factors beyond our control, such as the workload at the IND (Immigration and Naturalization Service).
What documents do I need to move to the Netherlands?
Everyone participating in the relocation process needs a passport and an unabridged birth certificate (with apostille). If you are married and want to bring your partner to the Netherlands, you also need a marriage certificate (with apostille). If you are in a long-term relationship but not married, you and your partner must both provide a declaration of marital impediment (with apostille). The unabridged birth certificates, marriage certificates and declarations of impediment to marriage can be obtained from the Department of Home Affairs. Apostilles can be obtained from DIRCO.
Can I use my South African driver's license in the Netherlands?
Yes, if you have applied for the 30% ruling, you can use your South African driver's license for the first six months. It is important that you convert your South African driver's license to a Dutch driver's license at your municipality after your 30% ruling has been approved. If you do not convert your driving license within the first six months, it will become invalid and you will have to take a driving test again in the Netherlands.
How much does it cost to move to the Netherlands through Employ IR?
In short, very little.
More comprehensive: Employ IR covers all costs related to your move, except for expenses incurred in South Africa, such as for your personal documents and other personal items.