Engineering Recruitment Specialist — Hybrid, Richards Bay

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a dedicated Technical Recruiter focused on engineering roles to source and secure highly skilled professionals for industrial and manufacturing clients. You will collaborate with hiring managers, tailor sourcing strategies, and manage the full recruitment lifecycle from screening to offer, while building strong relationships with engineers and industry networks.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and the opportunity to develop specialist

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of recruitment experience in engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines and qualifications.
• Proficient with recruitment tools and industry networks.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview qualified candidates for a wide range of engineering disciplines.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract niche engineering talent using job boards, networks, and industry connections.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering professionals and potential candidates.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand technical specifications, project requirements, and team dynamics.
• Manage the entire recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate and client experience.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements within the engineering field.

Skills

Sourcing engineering talent

Candidate screening

Stakeholder management

LinkedIn Recruiter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, HR, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a dedicated Technical Recruiter focused on engineering roles to source and secure highly skilled professionals for industrial and manufacturing clients. You will collaborate with hiring managers, tailor sourcing strategies, and manage the full recruitment lifecycle from screening to offer, while building strong relationships with engineers and industry networks.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and the opportunity to develop specialist