Specialist Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working arrangement

Commission-based earnings

Access to advanced recruitment tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Specialist Recruitment Consultant to focus on the Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal market, delivering bespoke talent solutions in a chosen industry sector. You will build trusted advisor relationships with clients and attract high-caliber candidates.

You will have autonomy to shape your market, manage end-to-end recruitment, conduct in-depth interviews, and steer offers through onboarding, while enjoying a fully remote working arrangement and access to advanced recruitment

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of recruitment experience in a specialist sector.
• Proven ability to source hard-to-find talent.
• Excellent market knowledge and client/candidate communication.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted recruitment strategy in your specialist sector.
• Source and engage highly skilled candidates, including passive outreach.
• Build understanding of the industry landscape and talent pools.
• Manage client relationships and advise on talent acquisition trends.
• Conduct interviews and assessments to ensure best fit.
• Close offers and onboard candidates.

Skills

Recruitment expertise

Specialist sector focus

Client relationships

Negotiation

Interviewing

Remote work

Sourcing hard-to-find talent

Tools

ATS tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a niche Recruitment Consultancy, is seeking a highly specialized and experienced Specialist Recruitment Consultant to focus on the Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal market. This role is ideal for a recruitment professional with deep expertise in a particular industry sector (e.g., engineering, mining, energy) who can provide bespoke talent solutions to clients. You will be responsible for building a strong presence in your specialist area, developing trusted advisor relationships with clients, and attracting high-caliber candidates. This position offers the autonomy to shape your own market and the satisfaction of placing critical roles within your chosen field.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted recruitment strategy within your chosen specialist sector.
• Source and engage highly skilled and niche candidates, often through passive candidate outreach.
• Build and maintain an in-depth understanding of the relevant industry landscape, including key companies and talent pools.
• Manage client relationships, providing expert advice on talent acquisition and market trends.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to ensure the perfect match between candidate and client needs.
• Close offers and manage the candidate experience through to successful onboarding.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of recruitment experience, with a demonstrable track record in a specialist sector.
• Proven ability to source and attract hard-to-find talent within a specific industry.
• Excellent market knowledge and the ability to articulate value to both clients and candidates.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently in a remote setting.
• A passion for your specialist area and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a lucrative commission structure tailored to specialist roles.
• Full remote working arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Access to advanced recruitment tools and resources.
• Opportunity to become a recognized expert in your niche market within Richards Bay and beyond.
• Supportive virtual team environment and regular professional development.