Industrial Recruitment Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

National reach

Performance incentives

Professional development

Industry exposure

Advanced recruitment tools

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Recruitment Specialist to join our remote team serving clients across South Africa. You will manage the end-to-end recruitment of skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, and operations roles in heavy industries.

You will develop targeted sourcing strategies, conduct thorough assessments, and build strong relationships with clients and candidates in a virtual environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of recruitment experience in industrial, manufacturing, or engineering sectors.
• Strong understanding of trades and operational roles in heavy industry.
• Excellent remote communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ATS, job boards, and social media sourcing.
• Ability to source hard-to-find technical talent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for industrial roles.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive interviews and assessments.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure candidates meet industry certifications and compliance standards.
• Meet and exceed recruitment targets.
• Provide market insights on talent availability and compensation trends.
• Collaborate with virtual teams and clients.
• Stay updated on industrial technologies and safety practices.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Candidate assessment

Remote communication

Sourcing via ATS

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS

Job boards

Social media

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy with a specialized focus on industrial and manufacturing sectors, is seeking an experienced Industrial Recruitment Specialist to join their team, offering a remote working arrangement. This role is designed for a professional who understands the intricacies of recruiting for skilled trades, engineering, production, and operational roles within heavy industry. You will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and placing qualified candidates with key clients across South Africa. This position requires a proactive approach to sourcing, excellent candidate assessment skills, and the ability to build strong relationships virtually. As a remote role, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere, while collaborating effectively with a national client base and a distributed team. We are committed to providing essential talent to the industrial backbone of the economy. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated recruiter to leverage their expertise in a growing and critical sector, with the ultimate flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for industrial roles, including skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates through various online platforms, industry networks, and databases.
• Conduct comprehensive interviews and assessments to evaluate technical skills, experience, and safety-consciousness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their operational needs and workforce requirements.
• Ensure candidates meet specific industry certifications and regulatory compliance standards.
• Meet and exceed recruitment targets within agreed timelines.
• Provide market insights on talent availability and compensation trends within the industrial sector.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and clients in a virtual environment.
• Stay updated on industrial technologies, safety regulations, and best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in recruitment, with a proven track record in industrial, manufacturing, or engineering recruitment.
• Strong understanding of trades, technical roles, and operational functions within industrial settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively remotely.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards, and social media for sourcing.
• Demonstrated ability to source hard‑to‑find technical talent.
• Experience in managing client relationships and delivering recruitment solutions.
• A Bachelor's degree or relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• Must be eligible to work in South Africa and comfortable with a 100% remote working arrangement.
• High degree of self‑motivation and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Fully remote working position with national reach.
• Competitive salary and attractive performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and expansion of industry knowledge.
• Work with a diverse range of leading industrial clients.
• Access to advanced recruitment technology and tools.
• Supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.