Recruitment Consultant – Job Specification (South Africa) Job TitleRecruitment Consultant(Also known as Talent Acquisition Consultant or Recruitment Specialist)  Job PurposeTo 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.  Key Responsibilities Client & Business DevelopmentBuild 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. Candidate Sourcing & ManagementSource 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. End-to-End RecruitmentManage 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. Performance & AdministrationAchieve 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.  Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum 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.  Competencies & SkillsExcellent communication, interpersonal...

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.