Senior Recruitment Consultant - Construction & Property

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Lucrative commission structure

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to drive end-to-end recruitment in the Construction and Property sectors in Port Elizabeth. You will manage client portfolios, source and assess candidates for roles ranging from project managers to estate professionals, and build strong relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.

The role requires a minimum of 4 years in recruitment within these sectors, with excellent communication and negotiation skills, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' recruitment experience, with focus on Construction or Property sectors.
• Solid understanding of South African construction and property markets.
• Experience sourcing and placing candidates for technical and managerial roles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a client portfolio within construction and property industries.
• Source, screen and interview candidates for multiple roles.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract active and passive candidates.
• Build and maintain strong client and industry relationships.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from brief to offer and placement.
• Provide market intelligence and consultative advice on talent and compensation.
• Utilise CRM/ATS to manage candidate and client data.
• Achieve and exceed personal and team placement targets.

Skills

Client relations

Business development

Interviewing

Negotiation

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Tools

ATS

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their team in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape . This specialized role focuses on the Construction and Property sectors, requiring a candidate with in-depth knowledge of the industry and its talent needs. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, building strong client relationships, and sourcing exceptional candidates for roles ranging from project managers and site engineers to quantity surveyors and estate agents. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in recruitment within these sectors, excellent business development skills, and a passion for connecting top talent with key players in the Eastern Cape's construction and property markets. This position requires a dedicated professional who can thrive in a client-facing, results-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a client portfolio within the construction and property industries.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for a wide range of roles including project managers, engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, and real estate professionals.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract both active and passive candidates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry professionals.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial client brief to offer negotiation and placement.
• Provide market intelligence and consultative advice to clients on talent acquisition and compensation.
• Utilise the company's CRM and recruitment tools to manage candidate and client data efficiently.
• Achieve and exceed personal and team placement targets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in recruitment, with a specific focus on the Construction or Property sectors.
• Solid understanding of the South African construction and property markets.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and placing candidates for technical and managerial roles within these industries.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Ability to build strong rapport with clients and candidates.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a lucrative commission structure.
• Opportunity to specialize and become a market leader in a key sector.
• Professional development and continuous training.
• Be part of a supportive and established recruitment team in Port Elizabeth .
• Access to a broad network of clients and candidates.
• Career progression opportunities within a reputable consultancy.