Lead Recruitment Consultant - Industrial Sector

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous bonus

Career progression

Professional development

Durban office

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead our industrial sector operations. You will lead a team, manage key client accounts, and drive end-to-end recruitment excellence on-site in Durban.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and delivering high-quality placements while maintaining strong client relationships within manufacturing, engineering, and logistics sectors. A dynamic, results-driven leader is ideal.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in recruitment, industrial sector.
• Experience leading a recruitment team.
• Strong understanding of the industrial market.
• Excellent business development and client relationship skills.
• Proven mentoring and coaching ability.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
• Residency and right to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment consultants specializing in the industrial sector.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for a range of industrial roles from entry to senior management.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to meet client demands and targets.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients in industrial manufacturing, logistics, and engineering.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the client base and market share.
• Ensure high-quality candidate sourcing, screening, and placement.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities in industrial recruitment.
• Manage team performance with regular feedback, coaching and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Business development

Client relationships

Mentoring

Coaching

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Pressure handling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy situated in the heart of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is actively seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead their operations within the industrial sector. This is a prominent on-site role, demanding a leader who can inspire a team and drive exceptional recruitment outcomes. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of key accounts, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery for both clients and candidates. As a leader in Durban, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of recruitment for industrial talent in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment consultants specializing in the industrial sector.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for a diverse range of industrial roles, from entry-level to senior management.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to meet client demands and achieve team targets.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients in the industrial manufacturing, logistics, and engineering fields.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the firm's client base and market share within the industrial sector.
• Ensure the team consistently delivers high-quality candidate sourcing, screening, and placement.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities within the industrial recruitment landscape.
• Manage team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.

Requirements

• Significant experience (5+ years) in recruitment, with a proven track record of success in the industrial sector.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or team management role.
• Strong understanding of the industrial market, including manufacturing, engineering, and logistics roles.
• Excellent business development and client relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and motivate a recruitment team.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet demanding targets.
• Residency and legal right to work in South Africa.
• A proactive, results-driven attitude with a strong commercial acumen.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a specialized recruitment team in a thriving city.
• Competitive salary and a generous bonus structure tied to team and individual performance.
• Access to a strong existing client base and significant potential for business growth.
• Professional development opportunities and career progression pathways.
• A dynamic and supportive office environment in Durban.
• Contribution to the development and success of a well-respected consultancy.
• Rewarding role focused on connecting skilled professionals with vital industrial positions.