Location: East Rand, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Working arrangement: Fully remote
Contract: Three-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of permanent employment based on performance and business requirements
Basic salary: R5,500 per month, plus commission on successful placements

About the opportunity

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying potential clients, developing business relationships and securing genuine recruitment opportunities across the engineering, technical, industrial and manufacturing sectors.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys engaging with businesses, opening doors and converting conversations into commercial opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and approach potential clients within targeted industries.

• Proactively contact business owners, directors, HR managers and operational decision-makers.

• Generate and secure genuine recruitment assignments.

• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.

• Conduct follow-ups and develop opportunities into active client relationships.

• Obtain relevant job specifications, salary information and recruitment timelines.

• Identify opportunities to introduce recruitment services to businesses.

• Maintain accurate records of business development activity and client interactions.

• Work closely with the recruitment team to support successful placements.

Requirements

• Previous experience in business development, B2B sales, recruitment sales or a similar commercial role.

• Comfortable with cold calling, prospecting and approaching new clients.

• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• Confident engaging with business owners and senior decision-makers.

• Resilient, self-motivated and target-driven.

• Able to work independently and manage daily activities.

• Good organisational and administrative skills.

Experience in engineering, technical, industrial or manufacturing markets will be advantageous.

Working arrangement and remuneration

• Monthly basic salary of R5,500.

• Additional commission on successful placements, subject to the company's commission structure.

• Fully remote working arrangement.

• The company will provide access to its recruitment and calling software platforms.

• The successful candidate must have their own laptop and cellphone.

• The role will initially be offered on a three-month fixed-term basis, with the possibility of permanent employment following a performance review and subject to business requirements.