Recruitment Consultant - Engineering

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission

Professional development

Specialized recruitment niche

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Recruitment Consultant focusing on Engineering to source, screen and place engineers across industries. You will build deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, civil disciplines and align candidate profiles with client requirements.

Join a specialized consultancy that values client success and professional development, with a rewarding commission structure and opportunities to grow within the Gauteng region and beyond.

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment experience with a focus on engineering
• Understanding of technical engineering disciplines and qualifications
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for specialized engineering roles (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil)
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the engineering and manufacturing industries
• Understand complex technical requirements and match candidates effectively to job specifications
• Manage the entire recruitment process, ensuring timely and successful placements
• Stay current with industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability in the engineering field

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Client relations

Negotiation

Tools

ATS software

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialized recruitment consultancy, is seeking a dedicated Recruitment Consultant with a focus on the Engineering sector to join their team in Soweto . This role involves sourcing and placing highly skilled engineering professionals for a variety of industrial and corporate clients. You will need to develop a deep understanding of engineering disciplines and leverage this knowledge to match candidates with opportunities that align with their technical expertise and career aspirations. This is an exciting opportunity to become an expert in a critical and in-demand sector, working within a company that values specialization, client success, and professional development, serving clients across the Gauteng region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for specialized engineering roles (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the engineering and manufacturing industries.
• Understand complex technical requirements and match candidates effectively to job specifications.
• Manage the entire recruitment process, ensuring timely and successful placements.
• Stay current with industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability in the engineering field.

Requirements

• Proven experience in recruitment, with a specialization or strong interest in the engineering sector.
• Understanding of various engineering disciplines and technical qualifications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and client demands simultaneously.
• Experience using recruitment databases and sourcing tools is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission structure tailored to recruitment success.
• Opportunity to specialize in a high-demand engineering recruitment niche.
• Professional development and training programs focused on recruitment excellence.
• Work within a supportive team dedicated to specialized recruitment.
• Be a key partner in supplying essential talent to the engineering industry.