Remote Niche Market Talent Strategist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Performance bonus

Professional development

Diverse clients

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Niche Market Recruitment Specialist to join our remote team, serving clients across South Africa with a focus on Mossel Bay and the Western Cape.

You will develop bespoke recruitment strategies, map niche talent pools, and build a proactive pipeline of specialists in fields such as maritime, advanced manufacturing, or science-driven agriculture. This role rewards autonomy and performance-based incentives in a flexible, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recruitment experience in specialist/niche roles.
• Proven success in sourcing hard-to-find talent.
• Strong research, analytical and candidate engagement skills.
• Knowledge of at least one niche sector (e.g., maritime, advanced manufacturing, scientific fields).
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop bespoke recruitment strategies to target niche talent pools.
• Map markets to identify key companies and individuals in niche sectors.
• Source and engage passive candidates through professional networks and forums.
• Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of specialists in designated niches.
• Conduct interviews and assessments for suitability, skills and culture fit.
• Partner with clients to understand business needs and talent requirements.
• Advise on market trends, compensation and talent availability in the niche.
• Manage the recruitment process from brief to onboarding.
• Continuously expand knowledge base and networks in your niche.

Skills

Niche market recruitment

Talent sourcing

Market research

Candidate engagement

Remote work discipline

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

CRM systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search techniques

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Niche Market Recruitment Specialist to join our remote team, serving clients across South Africa with a focus on Mossel Bay and the Western Cape.

You will develop bespoke recruitment strategies, map niche talent pools, and build a proactive pipeline of specialists in fields such as maritime, advanced manufacturing, or science-driven agriculture. This role rewards autonomy and performance-based incentives in a flexible, results-driven environment.