Blue-Collar Recruiter (SA)

This is a remote position. AnAustralian-based recruitment agencyis looking for an experiencedBlue-Collar Recruiter based in South Africato support a busy and fast-paced recruitment environment across trade, construction, civil and operational vacancies. Location: Remote, South Africa Employment Type: Part-time, starting at 20 hours per week Working Hours: Australian business hours Growth Opportunity: Potential to increase to full-time hoursThis is a hands-on recruitment role for someone who is confident managing candidates through the recruitment process, from initial screening through to interview, reference checks, offer and acceptance. The successful person will work closely with the Recruitment Lead and support multiple vacancies where speed, accuracy and strong candidate communication are essential. What You'll Do - Screen and shortlist candidates against role briefs - Conduct structured interviews and assess both skills and overall fit - Source and headhunt suitable blue-collar candidates across multiple channels - Manage the candidate experience through to offer and acceptance - Coordinate reference checks and required candidate documentation - Assess practical experience, licences, tickets and qualifications relevant to each role - Build and maintain active candidate pipelines for current and future vacancies - Conduct proactive outreach to passive candidates - Coordinate candidate interviews and availability - Keep candidates informed throughout the recruitment process - Maintain accurate candidate notes and update internal recruitment systems - Work closely with sourcing support where available to identify and screen suitable candidates - Support multiple vacancies with different priorities and deadlines - Provide regular updates on candidate progress and recruitment activity Requirements What We're Looking For - Recruitment experience, ideally across full-cycle recruitment - Previous experience recruiting blue-collar, trade, construction, civil, mining, mechanical, transport or operational employees - Recruitment agency experience is an advantage - Strong sourcing and headhunting ability - Confident conducting structured candidate interviews - Strong communication skills and comfortable dealing directly with candidates and hiring managers - Good understanding of licences, tickets and practical experience relevant to blue-collar roles - Self-motivated and comfortable working independently - Able to manage multiple vacancies in a fast-paced, target-driven environment - Strong candidate follow-up and relationship management skills - Good attention to detail when reviewing CVs and documentation - Experience using LinkedIn, Indeed, ATS, CRM or similar recruitment platforms - Reliable computer, stable internet connection and suitable remote working setup - Available to work Australian business hours - Based in South Africa Experience recruiting roles such as Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Fitters, Plant Operators, Civil Construction Workers, Asphalt Personnel, Drivers, Supervisors, Leading Hands or Mechanical Trades will be highly regarded. Hours & Progression The role will start at 20 hours per week, working during Australian business hours. As the recruitment portfolio and workload grow, there is potential for the position to develop into a full-time role with greater responsibility across candidate management and recruitment delivery. Benefits What We Offer - Fully remote position for candidates based in South Africa - Part-time hours to start - Potential progression into full-time employment - Exposure to Australian blue-collar recruitment - Opportunity to work across construction, civil, trades, mechanical and operational recruitment - Direct support and guidance from the Recruitment Lead - Opportunity to take ownership of candidate pipelines and recruitment delivery - Long-term growth potential within a developing recruitment portfolio - Hourly compensation discussed during the interview process

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