Engineering Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model Upington

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Access to engineering client network

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Engineering Recruitment Consultant in Upington to source and place engineering professionals across disciplines for Northern Cape clients and beyond.

You will leverage technical understanding and recruitment expertise to connect talent with innovative companies, supporting industrial development in the region. The role offers exposure to diverse engineering sectors and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in recruitment, with a focus on engineering or technical roles.
• Solid understanding of various engineering fields and required skill sets.
• Proficiency with sourcing tools and ATS platforms.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with technical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment process for engineering roles (mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical).
• Source candidates through engineering networks, platforms, and targeted searches.
• Conduct in-depth technical interviews to assess qualifications and experience.
• Develop and maintain relationships with engineering firms and hiring managers.
• Stay updated on technologies and industry trends to provide informed recruitment advice.

Skills

Recruitment

Engineering recruitment

Sourcing

Interviewing

Tools

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy with a presence in Upington , is actively seeking a proficient Engineering Recruitment Consultant . This role focuses on sourcing and placing highly skilled engineering professionals across various disciplines for clients in the Northern Cape and beyond. You will leverage your technical understanding and recruitment expertise to connect engineering talent with innovative companies, playing a key role in supporting industrial and infrastructure development. This is an exciting opportunity to specialize in engineering recruitment within the strategic region of Upington .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruitment process for engineering roles, including mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical disciplines.
• Source candidates through specialized engineering networks, professional platforms, and targeted searches.
• Conduct in-depth technical interviews to assess candidates' qualifications and experience.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with engineering firms and their hiring managers.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry trends to provide informed recruitment advice.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in recruitment, with a specific focus on engineering or technical roles.
• Solid understanding of different engineering fields, qualifications, and required skill sets.
• Proficiency in using various sourcing tools and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage technical professionals.
• Familiarity with the industrial and engineering landscape in the Northern Cape is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission structure rewarding successful engineering placements.
• Access to a broad range of engineering clients and challenging technical projects.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialization in engineering recruitment.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture focused on excellence and client service.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance in Upington .