Recruitment Consultant

SUMMARY:
Experienced Recruitment Consultant wanted for growing company in Pietermaritzburg

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Recruitment Consultant

Location: Mkondeni Pietermaritzburg

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, building strong relationships with clients and candidates, and delivering a high level of service. The ideal candidate will be motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients to understand their recruitment needs and provide tailored staffing solutions.
• Candidate Sourcing: Use a variety of channels (e.g., job boards, social media, direct sourcing, networking) to attract top talent for client vacancies.
• Job Matching: Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure they meet client requirements and organizational culture.
• End-to-End Recruitment Process: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from taking job briefs, sourcing and interviewing candidates, to managing the offer process and candidate onboarding.
• Negotiation & Offer Management: Negotiate salaries and terms of employment between clients and candidates, ensuring a smooth offer and acceptance process.
• Market Expertise: Keep up-to-date with industry trends, labour market conditions, and competitor activities to provide valuable insights to both clients and candidates.
• Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate records in the recruitment database, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and generate reports on recruitment activity and client satisfaction.
• Customer Service Excellence: Deliver a high standard of service to both clients and candidates, ensuring a positive recruitment experience.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the client base, including meeting potential clients, attending industry events, and cold calling.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment or sales (preferably in a recruitment agency setting). Experience in multiple industries is a plus.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with people at all levels.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills with the ability to handle sensitive or challenging situations.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work efficiently under pressure.
• IT Proficiency: Comfortable with using recruitment software, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing candidate and client information.
• Educational Background: A degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field is desirable but not essential.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Resilient and able to cope with rejection.
• Positive, professional, and ethical.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

What We Offer:

• Month Salary between R8000.00 to R10000.00 per month plus a comm. structure.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Send CVs to or call Ricardo on 0614563057