Recruitment Consultant/Full Cycle Recruiter | South Africa (Remote)
LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
DepartmentRecOps
Company size201+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen1d ago
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and organized Recruitment Consultant to join our team at Pear Tree. In this remote role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and managing offers. You will work closely with clients to understand their hiring needs, provide market insights, and ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment experience. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to build lasting client and candidate relationships are essential for success in this position.
Note: When submitting your application, please include a video introduction. Applications with a video introduction will be prioritised.Position: Recruitment Consultant
Salary: ZAR 18,300 to ZAR 21,500 per month
Working Hours & Conditions: SA business hours; Mondays to Fridays, 8:00AM to 5:00PM SA Time; full-time (remote)
Holidays: TBD
ABOUT THE ROLE
As for the role, the Recruitment Consultant manages the full end-to-end hiring lifecycle, from initial sourcing and internal assessments to final placement and client coordination. The position requires a high-energy professional capable of hitting monthly placement targets while maintaining a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
A - SOURCING AND INTERVIEWING
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Source candidates use various search methods (top 3-4 platforms used) to build a robust candidate pipeline
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Pre-screen candidates by reviewing resumes and through phone screening to assess their relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience, and aptitudes which best fit for partners/clients.
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Conduct internal assessments - Pre-Screening, Grammar, and Initial interviews
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Prepare profiles, resumes and correspondence to forward to clients regarding fit candidates and requesting references and checking the appropriateness of candidates
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Manage the overall interview and selection process.
B - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Define job description and document specifications
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Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
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Monitor projects once launched (job roles) and track progress until project completion
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Coordinate with Recruitment Managers for project updates and reports
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Prepare and submit project status reports to Recruitment Managers
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Report and escalate projects to Recruitment Managers as needed
C - CANDIDATE MANAGEMENT
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Keep candidates warm by providing updates on job postings
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Inform candidates about the results of their assessments/interviews
D - CLIENT MANAGEMENT
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Communicate with clients to get a clear view on their hiring needs and organizational goals
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Build rapport with the clients and develop long-term client relationships
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Present shortlisted candidates to the clients
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Make arrangements/scheduling candidates with the client POC for Hiring manager’s interview
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Closely coordinate with partners/clients regarding status updates of the candidates and making recommendations to hiring managers
E - INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
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Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices.
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Develop a sustainable candidate lead strategy.
F - OTHERS
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Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or Recruiter with full end-to-end recruitment responsibility
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Mandatory experience recruiting for UK clients
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Demonstrated experience sourcing and hiring roles within the mortgage industry, including:
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Mortgage Brokers
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Credit Analysts
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Loan Processors
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Parabrokers
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Strong client management experience, with the ability to manage multiple client accounts and build long-term relationships
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Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven recruitment environment
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Experience working in or supporting an Australian recruitment agency is highly preferred
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Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean search, and other sourcing tools
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Familiarity with Australian hiring practices, recruitment processes, and market expectations
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously
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Experience using ATS platforms such as Workable, and Hubspot (CRM)
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Ability to work remotely and align with Australian business hours