Recruiter (SA)

somewhere; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

somewhere Recruitment is seeking a proactive Recruitment Consultant to join our internal team. Based in South Africa, you will lead end-to-end recruitment, acting as a talent advisor to clients while building strong candidate pipelines.

Working US CST hours, you will source global talent, craft compelling submissions, and manage client relationships with speed and precision, ensuring pipeline velocity and successful placements across international roles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional end-to-end recruitment experience.
• Ability to work full-time during U.S. Central Standard Time (CST) hours from South Africa.
• Exceptional spoken and written English with executive stakeholders.
• Proven track record of high-volume sourcing, screening, and submissions.
• Highly organized, proactive with strong follow-ups and client leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment cycle for global talent.
• Source top talent via LinkedIn Recruiter, databases, and job boards.
• Screen candidates for technical skills, soft skills, compensation expectations, and culture fit.
• Pitch candidate profiles to hiring managers and manage client relationships with speed and precision.
• Coordinate multi-time-zone interviews and manage offers through onboarding.

Skills

Recruitment

US CST hours

Consultative communication

High-volume sourcing

Pipeline management

Remote work

Tools

ATS tools

CRM software

Job description

Recruitment Consultant (Internal Role)

Location: Remote (Based in South Africa)

Work Hours: Full-time, aligned with U.S. Central Standard Time (CST)

Type of Contract: Independent Contractor / Full-Time

Industry: International Recruitment & Staffing

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, highly persuasive Recruitment Consultant based in South Africa to join our internal team. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end recruitment cycle, acting as a true talent advisor to our clients while driving strong candidate pipelines.

You will be responsible for sourcing high-caliber global talent, pitching standout candidate profiles to hiring managers, and managing client relationships with speed, assertiveness, and precision. Working U.S. CST hours, you will serve as the engine of our talent fulfillment process, ensuring pipeline velocity and securing successful placements.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Pipeline Management

• Drive Process Momentum: Act as a talent consultant, managing client expectations on market velocity, compensation, and candidate availability.

• Proactive Candidate Submissions: Frame candidate profiles with total conviction, highlighting key metrics, strengths, and differentiators to drive immediate client action.

• Follow-Up & Urgency: Maintain strict follow-up schedules with clients (M/W/F touchpoints), driving specific binary calls-to-action (CTAs) to schedule interviews and lock in offers rapidly.

• Pipeline Visibility: Maintain accurate, real-time records of candidates, client interactions, and interview stages within the CRM.

Sourcing & Talent Acquisition

• Targeted Sourcing: Execute outbound sourcing strategies across multiple channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, databases, job boards) to identify top-tier passive and active talent.

• Candidate Screening: Conduct rigorous screening calls to evaluate technical skills, soft skills, compensation expectations, and culture fit.

• Candidate Experience: Position roles accurately, manage candidate timelines, and build candidate trust to prevent drop-offs during active hiring processes.

Interview & Offer Coordination

• Schedule Management: Coordinate multi-stage interview schedules across international time zones without friction.

• Debriefs & Next Steps: Lead post-interview debriefs with clients to collect feedback, lock in next steps, and maintain deal momentum.

• Offer Facilitation: Confirm salary, start date, and contract terms with clients, extend formal offers to candidates, and assist through onboarding.

What We Are Looking For

Must-Have Qualifications

• Recruitment Experience: 2+ years of professional end-to-end agency or international recruitment experience.

• U.S. Time Zone Alignment: Absolute commitment and ability to work full-time during U.S. Central Standard Time (CST) hours from South Africa.

• Consultative Communication: Exceptional spoken and written English skills with the ability to communicate assertively, concisely, and professionally with executive stakeholders.

• High-Volume Sourcing: Proven track record of sourcing, screening, and submitting qualified candidates across various business functions.

• Tenacity & Pipeline Control: Highly organized, proactive, and disciplined with follow-ups—comfortable leading the client rather than taking orders.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for U.S.-based companies or international client bases.

• Background in placing remote talent in Latin America, South Africa, or international markets.

• Proficiency with modern recruitment platforms, ATS tools, and CRM software.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• An Advisor, Not an Order-Taker: Proactive in guiding clients through the hiring process and driving quick decisions.

• Action-Oriented & Assertive: Focused on closing deals, setting firm schedules, and eliminating back-and-forth communication friction.

• Resilient & Persuasive: Able to position candidate value with conviction and navigate client pushback effectively.

• Disciplined Remote Worker: Self-motivated, highly organized, and thriving in an independent, remote environment.

What Success Looks Like

• First 30 Days: Master internal recruitment templates, integrate into company workflow, and establish an active candidate sourcing pipeline.

• Ongoing KPIs: Consistent weekly candidate submissions, rapid client interview conversion rates, and predictable monthly completed placements.