Engineering Recruitment Specialist

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Professional development

Diverse engineering projects

Supportive remote team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Engineering Recruitment Specialist to join its remote team across South Africa. You will source, screen, and place mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical engineers while managing client relationships and the full lifecycle of recruitment.

The role offers fully remote work, performance-based bonuses, and ongoing professional development within a supportive team focused on infrastructure and industrial development nationwide.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recruitment experience with engineering specialization.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical engineering markets.
• Ability to source and attract niche engineering talent.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview engineering candidates across sectors.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract niche engineering talent.
• Build relationships with engineering clients and understand project needs.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle and successful placements.
• Conduct technical screenings to assess suitability.
• Stay updated on engineering market trends and demand.
• Network within the engineering community to build pipelines.
• Advise clients on market trends, compensation, and availability.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment best practices and data handling.

Skills

Engineering recruitment

Candidate engagement

Client relationship management

ATS proficiency

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced Engineering Recruitment Specialist to join their remote team. This position is crucial for sourcing and placing highly qualified engineering professionals across various disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical engineering, within diverse industries throughout **South Africa**. You will manage the entire recruitment process, from understanding client technical requirements to identifying, engaging, and securing top engineering talent. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering recruitment, excellent candidate engagement skills, and a deep understanding of engineering disciplines and market trends. This remote role offers great flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview qualified engineering candidates for roles across various sectors.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract specialized engineering talent.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering clients, understanding their project needs and technical specifications.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, ensuring timely and successful placements.
• Conduct in-depth technical screenings to assess candidate suitability.
• Stay updated on engineering industry trends, new technologies, and market demand for specific skills.
• Network actively within the engineering community to build talent pipelines.
• Provide expert advice to clients on market trends, compensation, and candidate availability.
• Ensure compliance with all recruitment best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in recruitment, with a proven specialization in engineering disciplines.
• Strong understanding of various engineering fields (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical).
• Demonstrated ability to source and attract niche engineering talent.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering recruitment solutions.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and online recruitment platforms.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is highly desirable.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work autonomously in a remote setting.
• Must be eligible to work remotely in **South Africa**, ideally based in or near **Eastern Cape**.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with leading companies on impactful engineering projects.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive remote team environment.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging recruitment assignments in the engineering sector.
• Contribute to critical infrastructure and industrial development across **South Africa**.