Natalie Lotter

I have been in the recruitment industry for over 20 years and still love it like the day I started! My candidates trust me with their professional lives, and my clients trust me with their greatest asset – their people. 

After completing my degree, I was gifted the opportunity to start my career in one of South Africa’s leading recruitment agencies. It was here in my 15 years that I built my foundation in the world of recruitment. I have since done internal recruitment for South Africa’s two biggest banks for 5 years, which gives me a holistic understanding of the recruitment process from both sides of the fence. If you’re a candidate looking to grow, or a business looking for the very best candidate for your role, you’re in the safest hands. 

 

I specialise in permanent recruitment across engineering and technical sectors, with over 20 years' experience placing candidates from technician and trades level through to qualified engineers, sales and management. My particular areas of expertise include HVAC, refrigeration and electrical, including power, automation and instrumentation.

I have recruited across a wide range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, civil, design, maintenance, reliability and instrumentation, as well as project, site, planning, quality and service management roles.

Through the strong relationships I have built with clients and candidates over the years, I have also enjoyed recruiting outside my core specialities. I don’t settle – my superpower is finding the perfect “hidden gems” for my clients, taking the time to understand what they need and finding the right person for the role.

I’m a family girl – any time with them is my happy place. An opportunity to spend time with friends, a good laugh or a session around the braai/barbecue is a win. I’m naturally an energetic person, and exercise is important to me. If there’s a gap to get outdoors, to explore and experience new places, I’m grabbing it with both hands – one of the many reasons we’ve chosen New Zealand as our beautiful new home. When there’s a bit of quiet time on offer, you’ll find me with a book in hand. Sports fan? Big time. I love watching rugby & cricket, and if my son happens to be playing a game of cricket or soccer, you’ll find me (his number 1 fan) cheering from the sidelines.