US Embedded Recruiter (Engineering, Renewable Energy)

Talent Shore; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 487,468 - 583,891; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working environment

Stable embedded recruitment model

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

Talent Shore is seeking a US Embedded Recruiter specializing in engineering and renewable energy in Johannesburg, South Africa. This remote role supports high-volume recruitment, requiring strong sourcing and engagement skills in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in embedded recruitment and a background in engineering. The position offers a salary of up to R48 000 per month, working hours aligned to US time zones, and opportunities for long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in embedded recruitment, RPO, or agency recruitment.
• Exposure to engineering or renewable energy recruitment environments.
• Ability to engage technical candidates comfortably.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage engineering and technical talent.
• Support end-to-end recruitment delivery.
• Conduct detailed screening and qualification conversations.

Skills

recruiter

stakeholder management

sourcing capability

communication skills

organisational skills

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

US Embedded Recruiter (Engineering, Renewable Energy)

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 08/05/2026

• Industry Employment - Recruiting - Staffing
• Date Opened 08/05/2026
• Required Skills
  • a recruiter
  • stakeholder management
  • +5
• City Johannesburg
• Province Gauteng
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 2000

Job Description

Embedded Recruitment Specialist (Engineering & Renewable Energy)

Location: Remote – South Africa

Working hours aligned to US time zones

Up to R48 000 per month

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a fast-growing renewable energy business in the United States that is scaling rapidly across engineering and technical functions. This is an embedded recruitment opportunity where you will operate as a true extension of the client’s internal hiring team, supporting high-volume engineering recruitment in a specialist renewable energy environment.

The company works closely with top engineering talent and is building teams across technical and operational functions to support continued growth within the clean energy sector.

This role is ideal for a recruiter or sourcing specialist who enjoys technical hiring, can confidently engage engineering talent, and thrives in a fast-paced embedded environment.

The Role

As an Embedded Recruitment Specialist, you will focus on sourcing and engaging engineering and technical professionals within the renewable energy sector. You will work closely with hiring managers and stakeholders, supporting hiring projects across multiple technical disciplines.

This is a highly delivery-focused role requiring strong sourcing capability, relationship management skills, and the confidence to hold technical conversations with candidates across varying levels of seniority.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and engage engineering and technical talent within the renewable energy industry
• Support end-to-end recruitment delivery across technical and non-technical roles
• Conduct detailed screening and qualification conversations with candidates
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for ongoing hiring needs
• Partner closely with hiring managers as part of an embedded recruitment model
• Manage candidate communication and interview coordination
• Maintain accurate recruitment activity and pipeline reporting
• Deliver a consistent flow of qualified candidate profiles weekly
• Contribute to recruitment strategy and market insights within the engineering space

Working Hours

• Remote role based in South Africa
• Working hours aligned closely with US time zones
• Flexibility around overlap hours may be considered, provided core collaboration hours are maintained

Requirements

Ideal Background

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in embedded recruitment, RPO, or agency recruitment
• Exposure to engineering, renewable energy, or technical recruitment environments
• Strong sourcing capability across LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms
• Confidence engaging technical candidates and understanding engineering terminology
• Experience recruiting across various seniority levels, including senior technical hires
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Preferred Experience

• Recruitment experience within renewable energy, clean tech, utilities, or engineering sectors
• Experience supporting US-based clients or working US-aligned hours
• Exposure to high-volume recruitment delivery
• Experience working within embedded or onsite recruitment models

What’s on Offer

• Up to R48 000 per month
• Stable embedded recruitment model with no commission structure
• Fully remote working environment
• Opportunity to work closely with a leading renewable energy business
• Exposure to large-scale engineering recruitment projects
• Long-term growth potential within a rapidly expanding sector