Senior Recruitment Consultant - Automotive Sector

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Career progression opportunities

Industry exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead the Automotive Sector practice in Mahikeng, North West. You will drive business development, manage strategic client relationships, and oversee end-to-end recruitment across engineering, production, and sales roles.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in recruitment within automotive or related manufacturing sectors, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes in a busy, office-based

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of recruitment experience in automotive or related manufacturing/engineering field.
• Proven success in business development and building strategic client relationships.
• Deep understanding of the automotive industry dynamics, including manufacturing processes and market trends.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to commit to full-time, office-based role in Mahikeng, North West.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives within the Automotive Sector, identifying and securing new client partnerships.
• Manage and nurture existing client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for automotive roles, including engineers, technicians, production managers, and sales executives.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent in a competitive market.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, evaluating technical skills and career goals.
• Negotiate complex offers and ensure a positive candidate experience from start to finish.
• Provide expert market insights and consultancy on talent trends within the automotive industry.
• Achieve and exceed placement targets and revenue goals.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants within the automotive team.
• Represent the company professionally at industry events and networking functions in Mahikeng.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Negotiation

Sales acumen

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/HR

Tools

Recruitment software

CRM software

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established and respected recruitment consultancy, is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead their Automotive Sector practice. This role, based in Mahikeng, North West , is instrumental in placing skilled professionals and executives across the automotive value chain, from manufacturing and engineering to sales and after-sales services. You will be responsible for driving business development, managing key client relationships, and leading end-to-end recruitment processes for some of the region's most prominent automotive companies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the automotive industry's dynamics, coupled with exceptional sales, negotiation, and people skills. This is a critical, office-based role requiring full commitment to fostering strong client and candidate engagement within Mahikeng, North West .

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead business development initiatives within the Automotive Sector, identifying and securing new client partnerships.
• Manage and nurture existing client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for automotive roles, including engineers, technicians, production managers, and sales executives.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent in a competitive market.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, evaluating technical skills, industry experience, and career aspirations.
• Negotiate complex offers and ensure a positive candidate experience from start to finish.
• Provide expert market insights and consultancy on talent trends within the automotive industry.
• Achieve and exceed ambitious placement targets and revenue goals.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants within the automotive team.
• Represent the company professionally at industry events and networking functions in Mahikeng, North West .

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of recruitment experience, with a substantial track record in the Automotive Sector or a closely related manufacturing/engineering field.
• Proven success in business development and building strategic client relationships.
• Deep understanding of the automotive industry, including manufacturing processes, technologies, and market trends.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong sales acumen and a results-driven approach.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and CRM systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, HR, or a related field is preferred.
• Must be able to commit to a full-time, office-based role in Mahikeng, North West .

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an uncapped and lucrative commission structure.
• Opportunity to lead a specialist desk within a highly regarded consultancy.
• Work with leading organisations in the South African automotive industry.
• Significant career progression opportunities.
• Continuous professional development and industry exposure.
• Supportive and dynamic team environment in Mahikeng, North West .
• Opportunity to shape talent strategies for key automotive players.