Recruitment Consultant - Engineering

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Training opportunities

Tech tools access

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Recruitment Consultant to join their engineering-focused team in East London, Eastern Cape. You will source, interview and place engineering professionals across mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical disciplines, while building strong client relationships in manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.

You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, target-driven, with hybrid working options and opportunities for professional development within a leading

Qualifications

• 3+ years in recruitment consultancy with engineering/technical placements.
• Proven success placing mechanical, project, technician, and design roles.
• Strong understanding of Eastern Cape industrial and engineering landscape.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of vacancies and client requests.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for engineering roles from junior to senior.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates with engineering qualifications and project experience.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients in manufacturing, automotive, and infrastructure.
• Understand technical requirements and market nuances of engineering field.
• Provide a professional and efficient experience for candidates and clients.
• Achieve individual and team recruitment targets for the engineering division.

Skills

Engineering recruitment

Client management

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Negotiation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is seeking a motivated Recruitment Consultant to join their specialized team focusing on the Engineering sector in East London . You will be instrumental in sourcing and placing highly skilled engineering professionals across various disciplines, including mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical engineering. This role demands a proactive approach to building relationships with both clients in the manufacturing and industrial sectors and a pipeline of qualified engineering talent. It's an excellent opportunity to develop deep expertise in a critical industry sector within the Eastern Cape, contributing to significant client projects and career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for engineering roles, from junior to senior levels.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates with specific engineering qualifications and project experience.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the manufacturing, automotive, and infrastructure sectors.
• Understand the technical requirements and market nuances of the engineering field.
• Ensure a professional and efficient experience for all candidates and clients.
• Achieve individual and team recruitment targets for the engineering division.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment consultancy , with a focus on engineering or technical placements.
• Proven success in sourcing and placing candidates in roles such as mechanical engineers, project managers, technicians, and designers.
• Good understanding of the Eastern Cape industrial and engineering landscape.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of vacancies and client requests.
• A relevant technical or engineering degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and attractive performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility between the office and remote working.
• Opportunities for specialized training and professional development in engineering recruitment.
• Access to advanced recruitment software and industry networks.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment dedicated to excellence.