Recruitment Consultant

SUMMARY:
Recruitment Consultant – Job Specification (South Africa)

1. Job Title

Recruitment Consultant
(Also known as Talent Acquisition Consultant or Recruitment Specialist)
 

1. Job Purpose

To manage the full recruitment lifecycle (from business development to candidate placement), deliver tailored recruitment solutions for clients, and help organisations source, assess and place top talent effectively.
 

1. Key Responsibilities
2. Client & Business Development

Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
Consult with clients to understand hiring needs, business goals, and role requirements.
Provide market insights, talent trends, and recruitment strategy advice.
Negotiate terms of business, fees, and placement agreements.

1. Candidate Sourcing & Management

Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals, headhunting and ATS systems.
Screen resumes, conduct interviews and assess fit against client requirements.
Build and maintain candidate talent pools for current and future roles.

1. End-to-End Recruitment

Manage the full recruitment process: advertising, screening, interviewing, shortlisting, offer negotiation and placement.
Coordinate interviews and feedback between clients and candidates.
Ensure compliance with South African employment laws and company policies.

1. Performance & Administration

Achieve set performance metrics (e.g., placements, revenue, activity targets).
Maintain accurate records in CRM/ATS systems and report on recruitment metrics.
Prepare reports and updates for management.
 

1. Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Education: Matric (Grade 12) required; Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business, Commerce or related field preferred.
Experience:
Typically 2–5+ years recruitment, sales or HR experience (agency or corporate); agency/360 recruitment experience preferred.
Experience in end-to-end recruitment, business development or high-volume hiring is a strong advantage.
 

1. Competencies & Skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Strong commercial acumen and results-driven mindset.
Ability to manage a sales pipeline and meet targets.
Highly organised with strong time-management skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and recruitment systems/ATS.
Resilient, self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
 

1. Desirable Attributes

Certification in HR/recruitment (e.g., HR-related short courses, industry certification).
Knowledge of specific industry sectors (e.g., IT, finance, engineering) and related hiring challenges.
Experience with recruitment marketing and employer branding.
 

1. Working Conditions

Office-based with possible travel to client sites or networking events.
Performance incentives or uncapped commission structures are common.

POSITION INFO:
Recruitment Consultant – Job Specification (South Africa)

1. Job Title

Recruitment Consultant
(Also known as Talent Acquisition Consultant or Recruitment Specialist)
 

1. Job Purpose

To manage the full recruitment lifecycle (from business development to candidate placement), deliver tailored recruitment solutions for clients, and help organisations source, assess and place top talent effectively.
 

1. Key Responsibilities
2. Client & Business Development

Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
Consult with clients to understand hiring needs, business goals, and role requirements.
Provide market insights, talent trends, and recruitment strategy advice.
Negotiate terms of business, fees, and placement agreements.

1. Candidate Sourcing & Management

Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals, headhunting and ATS systems.
Screen resumes, conduct interviews and assess fit against client requirements.
Build and maintain candidate talent pools for current and future roles.

1. End-to-End Recruitment

Manage the full recruitment process: advertising, screening, interviewing, shortlisting, offer negotiation and placement.
Coordinate interviews and feedback between clients and candidates.
Ensure compliance with South African employment laws and company policies.

1. Performance & Administration

Achieve set performance metrics (e.g., placements, revenue, activity targets).
Maintain accurate records in CRM/ATS systems and report on recruitment metrics.
Prepare reports and updates for management.
 

1. Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Education: Matric (Grade 12) required; Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business, Commerce or related field preferred.
Experience:
Typically 2–5+ years recruitment, sales or HR experience (agency or corporate); agency/360 recruitment experience preferred.
Experience in end-to-end recruitment, business development or high-volume hiring is a strong advantage.
 

1. Competencies & Skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Strong commercial acumen and results-driven mindset.
Ability to manage a sales pipeline and meet targets.
Highly organised with strong time-management skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and recruitment systems/ATS.
Resilient, self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
 

1. Desirable Attributes

Certification in HR/recruitment (e.g., HR-related short courses, industry certification).
Knowledge of specific industry sectors (e.g., IT, finance, engineering) and related hiring challenges.
Experience with recruitment marketing and employer branding.
 

1. Working Conditions

Office-based with possible travel to client sites or networking events.
Performance incentives or uncapped commission structures are common.

 

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