Industrial Recruitment Specialist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Industrial Recruitment Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will manage the full recruitment cycle for industrial roles, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and ensuring a strong talent pipeline for a national client base.

Based remotely, you will serve clients near Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA, with a flexible and supportive team, cutting-edge recruitment tech, and opportunities for career growth in the industrial sector.

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment experience with a focus on industrial, manufacturing, or logistics sectors.
• Ability to source and engage blue-collar and technical candidates.
• Strong understanding of various industrial roles and operational requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to work effectively in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for various industrial positions.
• Develop sourcing strategies using online platforms, networks and job boards.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for industrial roles.
• Assess candidates to meet technical and soft skill requirements.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from client briefing to onboarding.
• Achieve recruitment targets and KPIs for industrial placements.
• Stay informed about industry trends and skill requirements.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client information in the ATS.

Skills

Sourcing

Screening candidates

Interviewing

Remote work

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected recruitment consultancy, is seeking an enthusiastic and results-oriented Industrial Recruitment Specialist to join their fully remote team. This role is ideal for a recruiter passionate about the industrial sector, with a knack for finding skilled labour, technicians, and operational staff. You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle, from understanding client needs to placing qualified candidates in key industrial roles. The fully remote nature of this position allows for unparalleled flexibility, enabling you to work from your home office while serving a national client base. We provide a robust support system and access to cutting-edge recruitment technology to ensure your success. This is a prime opportunity to advance your recruitment career, focusing on a vital and dynamic sector, within a flexible and forward-thinking organization. You will play a crucial part in connecting essential industries with the workforce they need to thrive, ensuring operational continuity and growth for our client’s partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for various industrial positions, including factory workers, machine operators, technicians, and supervisors.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies to attract and engage with candidates in the industrial sector, utilizing online platforms, industry networks, and job boards.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for frequently required industrial roles.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments to ensure they meet the technical and soft skill requirements for industrial operations.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from initial client briefing to offer acceptance and onboarding support.
• Achieve individual and team recruitment targets and KPIs for industrial placements.
• Stay informed about trends, challenges, and skill requirements within the industrial sector.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client information in the recruitment database.

Requirements

• Proven experience in recruitment, with a focus on industrial, manufacturing, or logistics sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to source and engage with blue-collar and technical candidates.
• Strong understanding of various industrial roles and operational requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to work effectively in a fully remote setting.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and online sourcing tools.
• A dedicated home office setup with reliable internet is required for this role.
• Based remotely, serving clients near **Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA** and surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work environment, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Access to a comprehensive suite of recruitment tools and resources.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development within the recruitment field.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative virtual team.