Senior Engineering Recruitment Consultant

IBC Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to enhance their permanent recruitment division. The role involves managing the recruitment lifecycle, cultivating client relationships, and driving business development within the engineering and technical sectors. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in recruitment. This position offers excellent career growth and a chance to impact the team significantly.

Qualifications

• 710 years experience in external recruitment environment, especially in engineering sectors.
• Proven ability to manage full recruitment lifecycles.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Leverage existing client base for cross-selling opportunities.
• Identify and secure new clients focusing on engineering placements.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client briefing to onboarding.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established recruitment and HR consultancy with a 30-year track record of excellence. They are seeking to appoint a Senior Recruitment Consultant to help grow their permanent recruitment division, focusing on the engineering, technical, and related sectors.

This is a hands-on role for a commercially driven professional with a proven track record in business development, candidate and client engagement, and recruitment delivery. You will play a key role in driving growth, streamlining operational processes, and shaping a high-performing team. The position offers excellent career growth opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or relevant tertiary qualification (preferred).
• 710 years experience in a results-driven external recruitment environment, including 35 years in the engineering, technical, or related sectors.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to manage full recruitment lifecycles and pipelines.
• Leadership experience with a focus on performance and results.

Attributes

• Expertise in advanced search and business development techniques.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and data-driven approach to tracking performance metrics.
• Strong organisational and planning skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative and inspirational leadership style.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Leverage the existing client base for cross-selling opportunities.
• Identify and secure new clients, with a focus on permanent placements in engineering and technical sectors.

Recruitment Delivery & Pipeline Management

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from client briefing and spec qualification to placement and onboarding.
• Maintain a diversified pipeline of qualified job specifications.

Culture Building & Mentorship

• Contribute to a high-performance, client-centric culture.
• Promote resilience, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team.

Strategic Contribution

• Collaborate with leadership to refine and implement strategy.
• Identify future growth opportunities, including potential expansion into new professional sectors.