Engineering Talent Acquisition Lead — Hybrid (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in Durban

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to leading engineering firms

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to spearhead its Engineering recruitment division in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires strategic leadership, team mentoring, and strong client management to attract top engineering talent.

You will design sourcing strategies, manage the full lifecycle for complex roles, and build relationships with local engineering firms. A hybrid Durban office setup will support flexible collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• At least 2 years in leadership or mentoring role.
• Specialized experience in engineering recruitment.
• Proven ability to build, manage and motivate a recruitment team.
• Experience with Durban and KwaZulu-Natal region recruitment.
• Proficiency in ATS and recruitment technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of talent acquisition specialists focused on engineering.
• Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract engineers and technical professionals.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for complex engineering roles.
• Cultivate relationships with engineering firms and industry leaders in Durban.
• Conduct market analysis to identify talent pools and competitive intelligence.
• Partner with clients to understand talent needs and develop bespoke recruitment solutions.
• Oversee recruitment metrics and reporting to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within the recruitment process.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Candidate engagement

Employer branding

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Team management

ATS experience

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to spearhead its Engineering recruitment division in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires strategic leadership, team mentoring, and strong client management to attract top engineering talent.

You will design sourcing strategies, manage the full lifecycle for complex roles, and build relationships with local engineering firms. A hybrid Durban office setup will support flexible collaboration.