Technical Recruitment Consultant - Engineering

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Dynamic team environment

Engineering sector exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Technical Recruitment Consultant in Benoni, Gauteng, to connect engineering professionals with opportunities across manufacturing, infrastructure and technology. You will manage the full lifecycle, build relationships with clients and candidates, and drive successful placements.

Join a hybrid team that combines in-office collaboration in Benoni with remote flexibility, offering growth opportunities in a specialized engineering recruitment niche.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in recruitment with a focus on technical/engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines and required skill sets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using engineering recruitment tools and platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, HR, or related field preferred.
• Hybrid work model based in or near Benoni, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for engineering roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies using job boards, networks and databases.
• Conduct interviews and technical assessments to evaluate candidates.
• Build relationships with engineering firms and understand hiring needs.
• Achieve placement targets and client satisfaction.
• Provide market intelligence on talent trends and compensation benchmarks.
• Stay updated with engineering industry practices and tools.
• Collaborate with team to share market insights and strategies.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Technical recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Negotiation

Relationship management

Education

Engineering degree

HR degree/related

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy specializing in engineering and technical placements, is seeking a driven Technical Recruitment Consultant to join their office in Benoni, Gauteng . This role is essential for connecting highly skilled engineering professionals with challenging opportunities across various sectors, including manufacturing, infrastructure, and technology. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates. The ideal candidate possesses a keen understanding of engineering disciplines and a passion for talent acquisition. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a productive mix of in-office collaboration in Benoni and remote flexibility, ensuring a dynamic and efficient work environment. We pride ourselves on our in-depth market knowledge and our commitment to delivering exceptional service. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated consultant to grow their career within a specialized and rewarding field.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for engineering roles, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical engineers.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract niche engineering talent using specialized job boards, professional networks, and databases.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and technical assessments to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering firms and understand their technical hiring needs.
• Achieve and exceed placement targets and client satisfaction goals.
• Provide clients with valuable market intelligence on engineering talent trends and compensation benchmarks.
• Stay current with technological advancements and industry best practices within engineering fields.
• Collaborate with team members to share market insights and recruitment strategies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on technical and engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of various engineering disciplines and required skill sets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using engineering-specific recruitment tools and platforms.
• Proven ability to source and attract niche technical candidates.
• Experience in client relationship management and delivering high-quality recruitment solutions.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
• Must be available for a hybrid working model based in or near Benoni, Gauteng .
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-driven bonuses.
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Professional development opportunities and training in specialized technical recruitment.
• Work within a dynamic and supportive team environment in Benoni .
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with leading companies in the engineering sector.