180 Resourcer/ Candidate Researcher (US)

Talent Shore Ltd.; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Shore in Johannesburg is seeking a 180 Resourcer/ Candidate Researcher to support a US construction recruitment business. This fully remote role is based in South Africa and requires alignment with US client delivery from a SA hub.

You will identify and engage candidates, build pipelines, screen CVs, coordinate interviews, and maintain CRM records while collaborating with UK consultants to meet high-volume placement targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months’ recruitment experience in US/ UK construction preferred
• Perm recruitment experience within the UK/ US is a non-negotiable
• Strong communication skills with confidence speaking to professionals over the phone
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Self-sufficient and able to work remotely with minimal supervision
• Strong administrative and communication abilities
• Positive, proactive, and resilient mindset
• Team player with a strong willingness to learn and develop
• Experience recruiting within one or more of the following sectors would be highly advantageous: Construction, Civil Engineering, White-collar construction recruitment, Technical or professional services recruitment

Responsibilities

• Support US construction recruitment delivery across the US (West Coast).
• Identify and engage candidates, manage recruitment processes, maintain candidate pipelines.
• Screen CVs and assess candidate suitability for live vacancies.
• Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through the recruitment process.
• Build long-term relationships with candidates within the US construction market.

Skills

teamwork

Manage a database

Job description

180 Resourcer/ Candidate Researcher (US)

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 17/07/2026

• Industry Employment - Recruiting - Staffing
• Required Skills
  • teamwork
  • Manage a database
  • +2
• City Johannesburg
• Province Gauteng
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 2000

Job Description

Supporting a US Construction Recruitment Business

About the Opportunity

Join a growing UK-based construction recruitment business that is scaling rapidly across the US sectors in the built environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a South African-based recruiter to work remotely with an established US client, supporting high-volume recruitment delivery while developing into a future senior or management-level role.

The US construction market continues to experience strong demand, creating outstanding long-term earning and progression opportunities for ambitious recruiters who want to build a career in an international market.

This role is focused on delivery and candidate management rather than business development. You will work closely with experienced UK consultants and directors, helping to source, qualify, and manage candidates across multiple live vacancies.

The business is looking for someone highly motivated, commercially aware, organised, and capable of building strong relationships with candidates and clients alike.

The Role

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting recruitment delivery across the US (West Coast) construction sector.

You will be responsible for identifying and engaging candidates, managing recruitment processes, maintaining candidate pipelines, and ensuring a high-quality experience throughout the hiring journey.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where communication, initiative, attention to detail, and relationship-building are critical to success.

Key Responsibilities

Support consultants and directors with recruitment delivery

Conduct market mapping and research to identify target candidates and companies

Source, headhunt, and engage candidates through calls, LinkedIn, job boards, and networking

Screen CVs and assess candidate suitability for live vacancies

Manage and maintain candidate pipelines across multiple roles

Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through the recruitment process

Build long-term relationships with candidates within the US construction market

Maintain accurate CRM and recruitment system records

Work toward agreed activity and performance targets

Collaborate with the wider team to ensure successful placements and client satisfaction

Deliver professional and consultative candidate experience

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Ideal Personality Fit We are looking for someone who is:

Ambitious and career-driven

Commercially minded

Motivated by achievement and progression

Confident in communicating with people at all levels

Adaptable and solutions-oriented

Professional, reliable, and accountable

What Success Looks Like

The ideal person will:

Be capable of managing candidate conversations confidently and professionally

Build credibility quickly with UK/ US-based candidates

Demonstrate a strong work ethic and consistency

Show initiative and accountability while working remotely

Contribute positively to team culture and delivery performance

Working Arrangement

Fully remote role based in South Africa

Supporting US operations and working US aligned hours: 12:30 pm - 9 pm (Nov - to end of Mar) and 13:30 pm - 10 pm (End of March to End of October)

Collaborative international team environment

Long-term growth opportunity with a scaling business

Requirements

Essential Experience & Skills

Minimum 18 months’ recruitment experience in US/ UK construction preferred

Perm recruitment experience within the UK/ US is a non-negotiable

Strong communication skills with confidence speaking to professionals over the phone

Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

Self-sufficient and able to work remotely with minimal supervision

Strong administrative and communication abilities

Positive, proactive, and resilient mindset

Team player with a strong willingness to learn and develop

Preferred Background

Experience recruiting within one or more of the following sectors would be highly advantageous:

Construction

Civil Engineering

White-collar construction recruitment

Technical or professional services recruitment

This role offers a clear long-term pathway within an expanding international recruitment business.

You will receive:

Good Basic & Flat Fee Commission per placement

Ongoing training and mentorship

Exposure to the UK construction recruitment market

Opportunities to grow into leadership and management

Importantly, this role does not require business development responsibilities, making it ideal for recruiters who want to focus on delivery excellence while building their career.