Senior Recruitment Business Partner - Engineering

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Recruitment Business Partner to join its engineering practice in a remote South Africa role. You will serve as a strategic partner to key clients, driving end-to-end recruitment for mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical engineering disciplines.

The position emphasizes stakeholder management and data-driven talent solutions. The ideal candidate has at least six years of recruitment experience within engineering, strong communication skills, and a capability to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of recruitment experience with engineering placements.
• Proven track record managing complex recruitment projects and client partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the engineering job market and compensation trends.
• Excellent remote communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to clients and understand their talent needs in engineering.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for engineering roles from junior to senior leadership.
• Develop and implement bespoke sourcing strategies leveraging networks and platforms.
• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess candidate technical skills and culture fit.
• Build talent pipelines and engage proactively with candidates.
• Provide market intelligence and compensation benchmarking to clients.

Skills

Recruitment

Stakeholder management

Talent sourcing

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Business Partner to join their elite Engineering practice. This is a fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will serve as a strategic partner to a portfolio of key clients, driving the end-to-end recruitment process for a wide range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical engineering. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the engineering job market, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a passion for delivering high-impact talent solutions. This remote-first role requires a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives in a virtual collaboration environment and excels at building strong client relationships from a distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to clients, understanding their business objectives and talent acquisition needs within the Engineering sector.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for engineering positions, from complex technical roles to senior leadership appointments.
• Develop and implement bespoke sourcing strategies to identify and attract high-caliber engineering talent, including leveraging professional networks and specialized engineering platforms.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' technical competencies, experience, and alignment with client culture.
• Build and nurture robust talent pipelines for critical engineering skill sets, ensuring proactive engagement with potential candidates.
• Provide clients with expert market intelligence, compensation benchmarking, and strategic advice on talent acquisition trends in the engineering field.
• Ensure a consistently positive and professional candidate experience, maintaining clear communication throughout the process.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and client hiring managers in a virtual environment.
• Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness for remote operations.
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics, providing insights and recommendations to clients and leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in recruitment, with a significant specialization in placing candidates within various Engineering disciplines.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex recruitment projects and building strong partnerships with clients.
• Deep understanding of the engineering job market, including common specializations, required skills, and compensation trends.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust remotely.
• Proficiency in utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), professional networking platforms, and other relevant recruitment technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage priorities effectively, and deliver results in a remote setting.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Human Resources, or a related field is highly desirable.

Benefits

Embrace the ultimate flexibility with this fully remote position, allowing you to work from your preferred location in South Africa. Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a generous performance-based incentive plan. You will have the opportunity to work with leading companies across various engineering sectors, contributing to impactful projects. Benefit from a supportive and collaborative virtual work environment that prioritizes work-life balance and professional growth. Access to advanced recruitment tools and continuous learning opportunities will empower you to excel. Join a prestigious recruitment consultancy renowned for its expertise and commitment to client success. This role provides significant autonomy and the chance to shape talent strategies for key clients in the engineering domain.