Technical Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and commission

Hybrid work model

Professional development and training

Supportive team in Richards Bay

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Technical Recruitment Consultant to join our Richards Bay team. You will source, screen and interview candidates for technical roles across IT, engineering and industrial sectors, while developing strong client relationships and leveraging advanced sourcing techniques.

You will negotiate offers, manage onboarding and stay informed on industry trends to drive successful placements in the Richards Bay area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical recruitment or a related field.
• Strong understanding of various technical domains (e.g., IT, engineering, manufacturing).
• Proven ability to source and engage specialized technical candidates.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for technical and engineering positions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients in the industrial and technology sectors.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify niche technical talent.
• Understand technical job specifications and effectively match candidates to client requirements.
• Negotiate offers and manage the onboarding process for placed candidates.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and market intelligence within the technical recruitment space.

Skills

Technical recruitment

Candidate sourcing

ATS

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Interviewing

Sourcing techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialist recruitment consultancy, is seeking a driven Technical Recruitment Consultant to join their team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal . This role focuses on placing skilled professionals within the engineering, IT, and industrial sectors. You will be responsible for understanding the technical requirements of client roles, sourcing highly specialized candidates, and managing the recruitment process from inception to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong grasp of technical roles and a passion for connecting talent with innovative companies, contributing to the growth of industries in the Richards Bay region.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for technical and engineering positions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients in the industrial and technology sectors.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify niche technical talent.
• Understand technical job specifications and effectively match candidates to client requirements.
• Negotiate offers and manage the onboarding process for placed candidates.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and market intelligence within the technical recruitment space.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical recruitment or a related field.
• Strong understanding of various technical domains (e.g., IT, engineering, manufacturing).
• Proven ability to source and engage specialized technical candidates.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based commission.
• Opportunity to specialize in high-demand technical recruitment.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office and remote work.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Work within a supportive and expert team in Richards Bay .