Specialist Recruiter - Engineering

Our client, a prominent recruitment consultancy, is expanding its specialist division and is looking for a dedicated Specialist Recruiter focusing on Engineering roles. This position is designed to be fully remote , allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be tasked with sourcing and placing highly skilled engineering professionals across various disciplines, including mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical engineering.

This is an exciting opportunity to deepen your expertise in a high-demand sector, build a strong network within the engineering community, and contribute to the success of our client's engineering placements. As a remote-first role, you'll enjoy the flexibility to manage your workload and connect with candidates and clients digitally, ensuring seamless recruitment processes.

• Source, screen, and interview qualified engineering candidates for a range of technical roles.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract niche engineering talent using job boards, professional networks, and industry-specific platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering professionals and hiring managers.
• Understand the technical requirements and nuances of various engineering disciplines.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from initial contact to offer acceptance.
• Utilise the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines and track recruitment progress.
• Provide market insights and salary benchmarks for engineering roles to clients.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Stay updated on engineering industry trends and technologies.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment, with a specific focus on sourcing and placing engineering professionals.
• Strong understanding of various engineering disciplines and technical roles.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software, ATS, and online sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a demanding workload in a remote setting.
• Results-oriented with a strong drive to achieve placement targets.
• Experience in building candidate pipelines for niche technical roles is highly advantageous.
• Based in South Africa and eligible to work remotely.

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• The flexibility of a fully remote working environment.
• Opportunity to specialize in the high-demand engineering recruitment sector.
• Access to advanced recruitment tools and resources.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Work with a supportive and collaborative remote team.
• Contribute to placing critical talent in the engineering field across Richards Bay and beyond.