Principal Recruitment Consultant - Technical & Engineering

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentive plan

Career advancement opportunities

Leadership development and mentoring

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead the technical and engineering recruitment division in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will manage complex searches, build key client partnerships, and contribute to the firm’s growth strategy, attracting highly specialized professionals.

The role demands extensive experience, a strong network, and exceptional client management skills to shape a vital service line in a dynamic regional market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in technical and engineering recruitment.
• Proven ability to source and place engineers and technical specialists.
• Strong client management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and consultative selling skills.
• Experience with advanced recruitment technologies and CRM systems.
• Leadership potential and the ability to mentor junior consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for highly technical and engineering roles across industries.
• Develop and implement advanced sourcing strategies to identify niche talent pools.
• Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with engineering and manufacturing clients.
• Provide expert market intelligence to clients on talent challenges and opportunities.
• Conduct candidate assessments, technical interviews, and competency evaluations.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants within the team.
• Negotiate and finalize complex offers to secure placements.
• Drive business development to expand the client base in Vereeniging.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and service delivery.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Client relationship management

Sourcing strategies

Communication & negotiation

CRM systems

Leadership potential

Autonomy & results-driven

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is seeking a strategic Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead their technical and engineering recruitment division in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This senior role involves managing complex search assignments, developing key client partnerships, and contributing to the growth strategy of the firm. You will leverage your deep understanding of the technical and engineering landscape to attract and place highly specialized professionals. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience, a robust network, and exceptional client management skills. This is a prime opportunity to shape a vital service line for a respected consultancy in the industrious region of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for highly technical and engineering roles across various industries.
• Develop and implement advanced sourcing strategies to identify niche talent pools.
• Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with key engineering and manufacturing clients.
• Provide expert advice and market intelligence to clients regarding talent acquisition challenges and opportunities.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, technical interviews, and competency evaluations.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants within the technical recruitment team.
• Negotiate and finalize complex employment offers, ensuring successful placements.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the client base and service offerings in Vereeniging .
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and service delivery excellence.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in technical and engineering recruitment.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and placing candidates for roles such as engineers (mechanical, electrical, civil), project managers, and technical specialists.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex searches and building strong client relationships.
• Deep understanding of the technical and engineering job market, including emerging technologies and skill requirements.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and consultative selling skills.
• Experience with advanced recruitment technologies and CRM systems.
• Strong leadership potential and a desire to mentor team members.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality service and exceeding client expectations.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a lucrative performance-based incentive plan.
• You will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects with leading companies in the technical and engineering sectors.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement are available.
• The work environment is dynamic, collaborative, and focused on achieving exceptional results in Vereeniging, Gauteng .
• Benefits include (mention specific company benefits like medical aid, pension fund, etc., e.g., a comprehensive private medical aid plan and employer-sponsored retirement fund contributions).
• This role provides a platform to significantly influence talent acquisition within key industries.