Recruitment Consultant

SUMMARY:

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.
• Understand client recruitment needs and provide tailored staffing solutions.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate terms, and secure agreements for recruitment services.
• Advise clients on market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability.

• Source candidates through databases, job boards, LinkedIn, networking, and referrals.
• Screen CVs, conduct interviews, and assess candidates’ skills and suitability.
• Maintain ongoing communication with candidates regarding job opportunities.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future client needs.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including:
• Advertising roles
• Shortlisting candidates
• Coordinating interviews
• Facilitating offers and negotiations
• Managing onboarding where applicable
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and ethical recruitment practices.

• Achieve agreed-upon revenue and placement targets.
• Track and report on key metrics: placements, billings, client satisfaction, candidate response rate.
• Maintain accurate records of all client and candidate interactions in CRM/recruitment software.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, new sourcing techniques, and recruitment best practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share knowledge, leads, and strategies.
• Attend networking events, job fairs, and client meetings as required.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications
Minimum

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or Marketing
• Recruitment or sales certification (e.g., SAPS, IRE, SABPP) is advantageous

• 1–5+ years’ experience in recruitment, staffing, or sales
• Experience in permanent, contract, or temporary placement is preferred
• Track record of achieving targets and managing client/candidate relationships
• Familiarity with ATS/CRM systems (e.g., Bullhorn, Zoho Recruit, Excel-based CRM)

• Strong sales, negotiation, and business development skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong client and candidate relationships
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Target-driven and resilient under pressure
• Organisation, time management, and attention to detail
• Professional and ethical conduct

• Number of roles filled vs. target
• Revenue/billings generated
• Client satisfaction and repeat business
• Candidate satisfaction and successful placements
• Pipeline development and lead conversion rate