Remote Engineering Talent Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a fully remote team focused on engineering disciplines. You will attract and hire engineers across civil, mechanical, electrical, and project management, partnering with engineering leaders to shape recruitment plans.

The role requires at least 3 years in talent acquisition with strong sourcing and interviewing skills, and experience with ATS. This remote position offers growth and access to advanced recruitment tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in talent acquisition or recruitment, engineering focus preferred.
• Proven success in sourcing engineers and technical candidates.
• Strong knowledge of the engineering job market and recruitment trends.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Autonomous, organized, and able to work in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with ATS and recruitment technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for engineering roles from sourcing to offers.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and create job descriptions.
• Conduct interviews and technical assessments to evaluate fit.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical engineering roles.
• Utilize recruitment tools, platforms, and ATS effectively.
• Deliver outstanding candidate experience with timely feedback.
• Stay updated on engineering trends and TA best practices.
• Contribute to employer branding to attract top talent.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Recruitment platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a fully remote team focused on engineering disciplines. You will attract and hire engineers across civil, mechanical, electrical, and project management, partnering with engineering leaders to shape recruitment plans.

The role requires at least 3 years in talent acquisition with strong sourcing and interviewing skills, and experience with ATS. This remote position offers growth and access to advanced recruitment tools.