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

Originally posted on Himalayas