Senior Talent Sourcer - Engineering & Manufacturing

Placements24; Centurion; Hybride; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Remote work

Sourcing tools access

Learning & development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Talent Sourcer to drive remote, strategic sourcing for engineering and manufacturing roles. You will identify passive candidates, build strong pipelines, and engage top talent across disciplines to meet client needs.

The role emphasizes autonomy, advanced sourcing tools, and delivering market intelligence to support recruitment consultants in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience sourcing passive candidates for engineering/manufacturing roles.
• Strong research and analytical skills for talent mapping.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and candidates.

Responsabilités

• Develop sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates for engineering/manufacturing roles.
• Utilize advanced search techniques across platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter and niche boards.
• Build and maintain pipelines for hard-to-fill positions in mechanical, electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering and operations roles.
• Screen and engage candidates, assessing qualifications and cultural fit for client teams.
• Collaborate with Recruitment Consultants to understand job requirements and provide market intelligence.
• Track sourcing activities using CRM and ATS; stay updated on industry trends.
• Ensure high candidate experience throughout engagement process.

Connaissances

LinkedIn Recruiter

Passive sourcing

Engineering knowledge

CRM ATS

Communication skills

Outils

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Talent Sourcer to join their specialized Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment division. This role is crucial for proactively identifying and engaging top-tier passive talent across various engineering disciplines and manufacturing sectors. You will operate in a fully remote capacity, utilizing advanced sourcing strategies and digital tools to build robust talent pipelines. Your expertise will directly contribute to our clients' ability to secure the specialized skills needed to drive innovation and operational excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to work independently, focusing solely on the strategic sourcing aspect of recruitment, and to significantly impact the success of our clients' talent acquisition efforts in a remote-first setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates for engineering and manufacturing roles.
• Utilize advanced search techniques across various platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, niche job boards, and professional networks.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions within mechanical, electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering, as well as production and operations management.
• Screen and engage potential candidates, assessing their qualifications and fit for specific roles and client company cultures.
• Collaborate closely with Recruitment Consultants to understand job requirements and provide market intelligence.
• Track sourcing activities and candidate engagement using CRM and ATS systems.
• Stay informed about industry trends, talent demographics, and competitive landscapes within the engineering and manufacturing sectors.
• Ensure a high standard of candidate experience throughout the initial engagement process.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Talent Sourcer or Researcher, with a strong focus on engineering and manufacturing recruitment.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and engaging passive candidates for specialized technical roles.
• Expertise in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other advanced sourcing tools and platforms.
• Excellent understanding of engineering disciplines and manufacturing processes.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and persistent approach to candidate engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven incentives.
• Fully remote working arrangement with flexibility.
• Opportunity to specialize in high-demand engineering and manufacturing sectors.
• Work with a reputable recruitment consultancy supporting leading industrial clients.
• Access to sophisticated sourcing tools and technologies.
• Continuous learning and development in talent sourcing best practices.
• Be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation.