Recruitment Consultant

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a dynamic and target-driven Recruitment Consultant to join our team.

POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for attracting top talent and matching them to suitable job opportunities while developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
This role requires a sales-driven mindset, strong networking abilities, and a passion for recruitment.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will attract candidates by drafting advertisements, networking, headhunting, and through referrals. You will screen candidates, interview them, run background checks, and match them to client vacancies.

Duties:

As a recruitment consultant, you are the vital link between clients and candidates. The role is demanding, diverse and involves:

• Utilise sales, business development, marketing techniques, and networking to attract clients and secure new business.
• Develop a strong understanding of client companies, their industries, work culture, and hiring needs.
• Advertise vacancies through various media platforms, including social media and job boards.
• Identify and approach potential candidates through headhunting, referrals, and job databases.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure suitability before presenting them to clients.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to arranging interviews and finalising placements.
• Conduct salary negotiations and ensure all employment terms align with client requirements.
• Achieve and exceed placement and revenue targets while maintaining high recruitment standards.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.

• 1 -3 Years proven experience in recruitment, sales, or similar position.
• Strong understanding of recruitment sourcing techniques and candidate assessment.
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Confident and Articulate: Ability to handle objections, maintain credibility, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Sales Competent and Resilient: A self-motivated, competitive individual who can handle rejection and maintain a winning attitude.
• Organised and Proactive: Strong time management skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Positive and Team-Oriented: A driven, energetic, and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.