Lead Recruitment Consultant - Engineering

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

Remote work

Growth opportunities

Advanced recruitment tech

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Lead Recruitment Consultant focused on engineering. You will lead a dedicated team, drive client acquisition, and ensure top-tier placements across the North West region.

The role includes setting strategies, mentoring staff, and expanding the firm’s engineering practice. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in recruitment, with strong business development, leadership, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive recruitment experience with engineering focus.
• Proven ability to develop new business and manage client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to mentor a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment consultants focused on engineering.
• Drive business development to expand client base and secure new mandates.
• Oversee full recruitment process for engineering roles with quality delivery.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract niche engineering talent.
• Monitor team performance with regular feedback and coaching.
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning for the engineering practice.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client acquisition

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Engineering knowledge

Education

Degree in HR or Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic recruitment consultancy in Rustenburg , is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Recruitment Consultant specializing in the Engineering sector. This crucial role involves leading a specialized team, driving client acquisition, and ensuring the successful placement of engineering professionals into key roles within the North West region. You will be responsible for setting recruitment strategies, mentoring consultants, and managing a portfolio of high-profile clients, playing a key part in the continued success and expansion of the firm's engineering division.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment consultants focused on the engineering sector.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the client base and secure new recruitment mandates.
• Oversee the full recruitment process for engineering roles, ensuring efficiency and quality in candidate delivery.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract niche engineering talent.
• Monitor team performance, providing regular feedback and coaching to enhance productivity and achieve targets.
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and service development for the engineering practice.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of progressive recruitment experience, with a significant focus on the engineering discipline.
• Proven track record of successful business development and client relationship management in a consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines, required skills, and market demand.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• A degree in Human Resources, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the option for full remote work based in or near Rustenburg .
• Opportunity to lead and shape a specialist recruitment vertical.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology and extensive candidate databases.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture with ample opportunities for professional growth.