Engineering Talent Acquisition Lead - On-Site Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career advancement

Industry networks access

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the engineering recruitment division. This on-site role focuses on strategizing talent acquisition across civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines, mentoring a team, and building client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in engineering recruitment, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of ATS and modern sourcing.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in talent acquisition with engineering focus.
• Proven leadership of recruitment teams and strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of engineering disciplines and ATS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineering recruitment consultants.
• Develop TA strategies for civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment process from profiling to offers.
• Build relationships with engineering clients to forecast talent needs.
• Utilize sourcing techniques and recruitment tech to attract candidates.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and report KPIs to improve hiring.
• Ensure positive candidate experience and stay current on industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

ATS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the engineering recruitment division. This on-site role focuses on strategizing talent acquisition across civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines, mentoring a team, and building client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in engineering recruitment, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of ATS and modern sourcing.