Engineering Talent Recruiter — Hybrid, Bonus & Growth

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Professional development

Recruitment tools

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Technical Recruiter in Durban to connect engineering firms with top talent. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical, and software engineering roles, partnering with hiring managers to understand requirements and culture fit.

We value proactive, fast-paced professionals with a solid engineering vocabulary and strong sourcing skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical recruitment, with a focus on engineering roles.
• Familiarity with Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Software engineering disciplines.
• Strong understanding of engineering terminology and technical skill sets.
• Excellent sourcing skills and experience with recruitment tools and platforms.
• Proficiency in interviewing and candidate assessments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with multi-priority handling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client/candidate rapport.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, HR, or related field preferred.
• Adaptability and proactive problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview engineering candidates for a wide range of technical roles.
• Utilize various sourcing strategies including online platforms, networks, and direct outreach.
• Develop understanding of different engineering specializations and skill sets.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified engineering talent.
• Partner with clients to define job requirements, create compelling job descriptions, and develop strategies.
• Manage candidate experience with timely feedback and communication.
• Facilitate interview scheduling and provide feedback to candidates and clients.
• Negotiate offers and assist with onboarding where needed.
• Stay current with industry trends, market intelligence, and best practices in technical recruitment.
• Contribute to team goals and initiatives within the consultancy.

Skills

Technical recruitment

Sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Candidate engagement

Engineering knowledge

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or HR

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

ATS platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Technical Recruiter in Durban to connect engineering firms with top talent. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical, and software engineering roles, partnering with hiring managers to understand requirements and culture fit.

We value proactive, fast-paced professionals with a solid engineering vocabulary and strong sourcing skills.