Recruitment Consultant - Industrial Sector

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Professional growth

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant to lead end-to-end recruitment in the industrial sector in Benoni and Gauteng. You will source, screen, and place candidates across manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades, while building lasting relationships with clients and candidates.

The role requires solid knowledge of the industrial job market, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to connect talent with opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience focused on industrial/manufacturing/engineering sectors.
• Proven success sourcing and placing candidates in technical and skilled trade roles.
• Strong understanding of industrial job market and required certifications.
• Experience using recruitment tools, databases, and ATS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Located in or familiar with Benoni industrial landscape.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for industrial roles from client engagement to placement.
• Source, screen and interview candidates for plant operators, engineers, technicians, and trades.
• Develop and maintain a network of candidates in industrial sectors.
• Build relationships with clients and understand their talent needs.
• Utilize sourcing methods including job boards, networks, and direct outreach.
• Ensure candidate assessments verify skills and safety compliance.
• Maintain candidate and client data in ATS.
• Advise clients on market trends and salary benchmarks.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with recruitment team to share market insights.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Client relationship management

Interviewing skills

ATS utilization

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable recruitment consultancy located in Benoni , Gauteng, is seeking a specialized Recruitment Consultant to focus on the industrial sector. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong understanding of industrial operations, manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for roles within these industries, sourcing high-caliber candidates, and building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, and a passion for connecting talented individuals with opportunities in the industrial field. This is a key position to support our client's growth in the Benoni and greater Gauteng industrial market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for industrial roles, from initial client engagement to successful placement.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for positions such as plant operators, engineers, technicians, skilled tradespeople, and supervisory roles.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of candidates within the industrial and manufacturing sectors.
• Build and foster robust relationships with clients, understanding their operational needs and talent acquisition strategies.
• Utilize various sourcing methods, including online job boards, industry-specific platforms, professional networks, and direct outreach.
• Ensure thorough candidate assessments, verifying technical skills, experience, and safety compliance where applicable.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of candidates and client information using the company's applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Provide expert advice to clients on market trends, salary benchmarks, and recruitment best practices within the industrial sector.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with relevant labor laws and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with the broader recruitment team to share market intelligence and best practices.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment, with a specialization or strong focus on the industrial, manufacturing, or engineering sectors.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and placing candidates in technical and skilled trade roles.
• Excellent understanding of the industrial job market, including key roles, required skills, and certifications.
• Proficiency in using various recruitment tools, databases, and ATS.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills, with an ability to evaluate technical competencies.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish credibility with both clients and candidates in technical fields.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous, but relevant experience will be strongly considered.
• Located in or have a strong understanding of the Benoni industrial landscape.
• A proactive, driven, and results-oriented approach.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and an attractive bonus structure tied to performance. This role provides the opportunity to work within a specialized niche of the recruitment industry in Benoni . You will be part of a supportive and experienced team, with excellent prospects for professional growth and career advancement. We invest in our employees through ongoing training and development programs. Join us and become an integral part of our specialized industrial recruitment division.