Hybrid Automotive Talent Recruiter | Tech & Sales

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements

Career development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Specialized Automotive Recruiter in Upington to source and place top talent across automotive roles, from technicians to dealership management. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, build strong dealer and manufacturer relationships, and craft innovative sourcing strategies.

The ideal candidate brings automotive recruitment expertise, strong communication, and a proactive network builder mindset to deliver high-quality talent to clients in the Northern Cape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment with automotive focus.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive roles, tech requirements, and industry dynamics.
• Experience sourcing and placing candidates for technical, sales and management roles in automotive.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with recruitment software, ATS and online sourcing tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple requisitions in Upington.
• Degree or industry-specific qualification is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Northern Cape automotive market.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for automotive roles.
• Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies for the automotive sector.
• Build and maintain relationships with automotive dealerships, manufacturers, and service centers.
• Understand technical requirements and soft skills for success in automotive roles.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment process from client brief to placement.
• Utilize specialized sourcing methods and automotive networks.
• Stay informed about automotive industry trends and compensation benchmarks.
• Provide expert advice on automotive talent acquisition and retention strategies.
• Ensure a high level of service and positive candidate experience.

Skills

Automotive recruitment

Sourcing candidates

Interviewing candidates

Relationship building

Negotiation

ATS tools

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Upington market knowledge

Client service mindset

Education

Relevant degree or industry-specific qualification

Tools

ATS software

Online sourcing tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Specialized Automotive Recruiter in Upington to source and place top talent across automotive roles, from technicians to dealership management. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, build strong dealer and manufacturer relationships, and craft innovative sourcing strategies.

The ideal candidate brings automotive recruitment expertise, strong communication, and a proactive network builder mindset to deliver high-quality talent to clients in the Northern Cape.