Blue-Collar Recruiter (SA)
This is a remote position.
An Australian-based recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Blue-Collar Recruiter based in South Africa to 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 hours
This 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 Youll 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 Were 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
Required Skills:
What Were 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.
Required Education:
Diploma or degree in Human Resources Recruitment Business Administration Psychology or a related field is advantageousRelevant recruitment or talent acquisition certification is advantageousPrevious practical experience in blue-collar recruitment is essentialExperience recruiting within construction civil mining trades mechanical transport or operational environments is highly regardedRecruitment agency experience is an advantageFamiliarity with ATS LinkedIn Indeed and other
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1