Jobs in Bloemfontein, South Africa

Job Title: Recruitment Specialist – Maritime Industry
Salary & Working Hours:

• Basic Salary: R25,000 per month.
• Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (UK Time), Monday to Friday.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a delivery-focused Recruitment Specialist with expertise in the maritime industry. This role is ideal for a recruitment professional who excels in candidate sourcing, shortlisting, and placement for shore-based maritime roles, ranging from Technical and Marine Superintendents to VP-level positions. While some business development (BD) is involved, this position is 75% delivery-focused, making it perfect for a recruiter who thrives on finding and placing top-tier talent.

Join a fast-paced, structured recruitment process with a company that specialises in international placements, ensuring seamless adaptation for candidates. If you have a strong understanding of asset-based industries and experience in recruiting for technical and operational roles, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, screen, and shortlist high-calibre candidates for shore-based maritime roles.
• Conduct structured recruitment processes, including initial screening, competency checks, and shortlist presentations.
• Oversee offline skills trials to evaluate candidates’ response time, attention to detail, and technical knowledge.
• Coordinate and manage final-stage interviews with hiring managers.
• Ensure all candidates presented have 3-5 years of international experience to ensure smooth adaptation.
• Maintain a 75% focus on delivery while contributing 25% towards business development (BD) efforts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in recruitment within asset-based industries (e.g., maritime, logistics, engineering).
• 3-5 years of international recruitment experience is required.
• Strong understanding of the maritime industry and shore-based technical roles.
• Excellent ability to source, assess, and place top-tier talent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with structured hiring processes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Access to a laptop and reliable internet connection.