Principal Recruiter—Engineering & Manufacturing Leadership

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + uncapped commission

Career progression

Prestigious clients

Professional development

Sandton work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead senior-level engineering and manufacturing placements in Sandton, Gauteng. This role demands strategic client management, advanced sourcing, and mentoring of junior consultants to drive significant business growth.

You will develop sophisticated search strategies, build longstanding relationships with key clients, and act as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition and market intelligence, while negotiating

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive recruitment experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• Proven track record placing senior-level technical and leadership roles.
• Expertise in executive search methodologies and advanced sourcing techniques.
• Strong business development, client relationships, and negotiation skills.
• Autonomy to drive high-value placements in Gauteng.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Educational background in Engineering, Business, or HR desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for senior engineering and manufacturing roles.
• Develop and execute sophisticated search strategies to identify top talent.
• Build long-term client relationships in engineering and manufacturing sectors.
• Advise clients on talent acquisition strategies and market intelligence.
• Mentor junior consultants and drive business growth.
• Drive business development to secure new mandates.
• Conduct candidate assessments including technical and behavioral interviews.
• Negotiate offers and ensure a seamless placement process.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and talent market dynamics.

Skills

Executive search

Engineering sector

Manufacturing sector

Client management

Negotiation

Leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Sourcing techniques

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (Engineering, Business, HR)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead senior-level engineering and manufacturing placements in Sandton, Gauteng. This role demands strategic client management, advanced sourcing, and mentoring of junior consultants to drive significant business growth.

You will develop sophisticated search strategies, build longstanding relationships with key clients, and act as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition and market intelligence, while negotiating