Technical Recruiter - Engineering Talent

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-driven bonus

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a skilled Technical Recruiter to manage the full lifecycle for engineering roles. You will identify, engage, and place qualified candidates across industrial and technological partners, collaborating with hiring managers to meet project needs.

The ideal candidate understands engineering disciplines, excels in sourcing, interviewing, and building pipelines, and is committed to delivering high-quality service in a dynamic agency setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Technical Recruiter or in-house technical recruitment.
• Strong engineering knowledge and ability to assess technical qualifications.
• Proven sourcing for specialized technical roles.
• Willingness to work on-site in Richards Bay.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment for mechanical, electrical engineering roles and project managers.
• Develop sourcing strategies using platforms, networks and professional organizations.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidates' qualifications.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline and partner with hiring managers.
• Provide market insights on compensation, skill availability, and trends.
• Oversee offers, negotiations, background checks, and ATS updates.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with candidates and clients.

Skills

Sourcing for technical roles

Interviewing & assessment

Engineering knowledge

ATS familiarity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive / results-driven

Education

Engineering/H.R. degree or related

Tools

ATS software

Recruitment databases

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a skilled Technical Recruiter to manage the full lifecycle for engineering roles. You will identify, engage, and place qualified candidates across industrial and technological partners, collaborating with hiring managers to meet project needs.

The ideal candidate understands engineering disciplines, excels in sourcing, interviewing, and building pipelines, and is committed to delivering high-quality service in a dynamic agency setting.