Recruitment Partner - Engineering

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybride; ZAR 650 000 - 950 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Training and development

Competitive commission structure

Résumé du poste

Placements24, a leading international recruitment consultancy, is seeking a Recruitment Partner specializing in Engineering in Durban. You will manage end-to-end recruitment, build client partnerships, and develop talent pipelines for mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical engineers.

Hybrid work model offers flexibility while maintaining collaboration with the Durban industrial hub. The role requires 3–5 years in engineering recruitment, strong communication, and a proven track record of

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in recruitment consultancy with a focus on engineering.
• Experience end-to-end recruitment and meeting placement targets.
• Knowledge of Durban's engineering market and talent pools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

Responsabilités

• Manage full recruitment cycle for engineering roles, from profiling to offer.
• Build strong client relationships in the engineering sector.
• Identify and engage top engineering talent across disciplines.
• Assess candidates' technical skills and cultural fit.
• Provide market insights on salary benchmarks and dynamics.
• Collaborate with marketing and delivery teams for employer branding.

Connaissances

Engineering recruitment

End-to-end recruitment

Client relationship

Interviewing

Negotiation

ATS proficiency

LinkedIn sourcing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Outils

ATS

LinkedIn

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading international recruitment consultancy with a significant footprint in **Durban**, is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Recruitment Partner specializing in the Engineering sector. This vital role will be responsible for managing recruitment processes for engineering professionals, fostering strong partnerships with clients, and ensuring the successful placement of highly skilled individuals. You will play a key part in understanding the nuances of the engineering job market, building talent pipelines, and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility while ensuring essential team collaboration and client engagement within the **Durban** industrial and engineering hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for engineering positions, from initial job profiling and candidate sourcing to interviewing, selection, and offer negotiation.
• Develop and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with clients in the engineering industry, understanding their unique staffing needs and company culture.
• Proactively identify and engage with top engineering talent, including mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical engineers, building a robust network.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments to evaluate technical skills, experience, and cultural fit for client organizations.
• Stay informed about trends, salary benchmarks, and market dynamics within the engineering recruitment landscape in **Durban** and surrounding regions.
• Achieve and consistently exceed placement targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Contribute to business development activities, identifying potential new clients and opportunities for service expansion.
• Collaborate with internal marketing and delivery teams to enhance employer branding and candidate experience.
• Provide market insights and consultative advice to clients regarding talent acquisition strategies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in recruitment consultancy, with a proven specialization in the Engineering sector.
• Demonstrated success in managing end-to-end recruitment processes and achieving placement targets.
• Strong understanding of various engineering disciplines and the typical skill sets required.
• Excellent knowledge of the **Durban** engineering job market and talent availability.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with both clients and candidates.
• Experience using recruitment software, ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), and professional networking platforms (e.g., LinkedIn).
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote autonomy with in-office collaboration.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• This position offers a competitive base salary combined with an attractive commission structure, rewarding high performance.
• Our client provides comprehensive training and development programs, enabling continuous skill enhancement.
• You will have access to cutting-edge recruitment technology and a supportive team environment.
• The hybrid work arrangement promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Join a well-established consultancy with a strong reputation in the **Durban** market and opportunities for career advancement.
• Enjoy contributing to the growth of key engineering firms.