Senior Recruitment Consultant - Engineering

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Hybrid work

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead the Engineering recruitment division, focusing on sourcing and placing engineers across mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical disciplines.

This hybrid role combines remote flexibility with in-office collaboration, managing key client accounts, developing talent pipelines, and driving successful placements that support infrastructure and industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in recruitment, with a strong specialization in engineering.
• Proven success in placing candidates in diverse engineering fields.
• Deep understanding of various engineering disciplines and required technical skills.
• Excellent client management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and office-based tasks.
• Proficiency with engineering-focused recruitment tools and ATS.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for engineering roles, including technical specialists and project managers.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to attract niche engineering talent.
• Conduct thorough technical interviews and competency assessments for candidates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering clients and key stakeholders.
• Provide expert market insights on engineering talent trends, salaries, and skill availability.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the team's overall success.

Skills

Years of recruitment experience

Engineering recruitment

Client management

Negotiation

Communication

ATS proficiency

Tools

ATS

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialist recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead their Engineering recruitment division in Polokwane. This hybrid role demands expertise in sourcing and placing engineering talent across various disciplines, from mechanical and civil to electrical and chemical engineering. You will be responsible for managing key client accounts, developing talent pipelines, and ensuring the successful placement of professionals who contribute to critical infrastructure and industrial projects. Join a forward-thinking team that values technical recruitment expertise and offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for engineering roles, including technical specialists and project managers.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to attract niche engineering talent.
• Conduct thorough technical interviews and competency assessments for candidates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering clients and key stakeholders.
• Provide expert market insights on engineering talent trends, salaries, and skill availability.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the team's overall success.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in recruitment, with a strong specialization in engineering recruitment.
• Proven success in placing candidates in diverse engineering fields.
• Deep understanding of various engineering disciplines and required technical skills.
• Excellent client management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and office-based tasks.
• Proficiency with engineering-focused recruitment tools and ATS.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and an excellent, uncapped commission structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and teamwork in Polokwane.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and technically focused team environment.