Engineering Recruitment Lead - Remote & Growth Role

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

Remote work

Growth opportunities

Advanced recruitment tech

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Lead Recruitment Consultant focused on engineering. You will lead a dedicated team, drive client acquisition, and ensure top-tier placements across the North West region.

The role includes setting strategies, mentoring staff, and expanding the firm’s engineering practice. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in recruitment, with strong business development, leadership, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive recruitment experience with engineering focus.
• Proven ability to develop new business and manage client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to mentor a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment consultants focused on engineering.
• Drive business development to expand client base and secure new mandates.
• Oversee full recruitment process for engineering roles with quality delivery.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract niche engineering talent.
• Monitor team performance with regular feedback and coaching.
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning for the engineering practice.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client acquisition

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Engineering knowledge

Education

Degree in HR or Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Lead Recruitment Consultant focused on engineering. You will lead a dedicated team, drive client acquisition, and ensure top-tier placements across the North West region.

The role includes setting strategies, mentoring staff, and expanding the firm’s engineering practice. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in recruitment, with strong business development, leadership, and stakeholder management.