Associate Recruiter - 16952

Somewhere; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive-based compensation

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an Associate Recruiter for a fully remote position based in South Africa. This entry-level role requires strong organizational and communication skills, as the ideal candidate will conduct an average of 100 outbound calls per day and leverage tools like LinkedIn Recruiter to source candidates. Proficiency in resume sourcing and a strong work ethic are key. The recruiter will manage 2–4 job vacancies weekly and be guided by a Practice Director for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, sourcing, or talent acquisition role preferred.
• Proficiency in using sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and ZoomInfo.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to navigate multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 100 outbound calls daily to source passive talent.
• Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter and ZoomInfo for candidate sourcing.
• Meet weekly with Practice Director to set goals and review performance.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Detail-oriented

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ZoomInfo

Job description

Associate Recruiter Fully remote position (South Africa based)
Work hours: U.S. EST business hours Role Overview

The primary role of the Associate Recruiter is to proactively identify, source, and recruit qualified candidates that meet the requirements of client career opportunities. This role operates under the guidance of a Practice Director, who will support professional development, assign weekly job vacancies, and monitor workflow.

Associate Recruiters are expected to manage their assigned workload efficiently, ensuring timely identification, qualification, and submission of candidates. The goal is to handle 2–4 assigned job vacancies per week, producing 5–8 qualified candidate submittals weekly.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct an average of 100 outbound calls per day to source passive talent for client career opportunities
• Leverage tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and ZoomInfo to locate candidates and build target lists with complete contact information
• Research client companies to understand their business operations and accurately represent career opportunities
• Utilize YouTube, ChatGPT, and Google to build expertise in industrial sector recruitment and client-specific needs
• Meet with the Practice Director every Monday morning to set weekly goals and review prior week’s performance
• Submit 5–8 qualified candidates per week for assigned client vacancies

Ideal Candidate

• Strong work ethic and high personal accountability
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Persistent and dedicated, with a desire to exceed targets
• Able to work effectively within a team of high performers
• Motivated by incentive-based compensation
• Willingness to make a high volume of outbound calls daily

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, sourcing, or a talent acquisition role (preferred but not mandatory)
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools such as ZoomInfo
• Familiarity with candidate research techniques and industrial sector knowledge
• Strong computer literacy and ability to navigate multiple platforms
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new sourcing strategies effectively

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Staffing and Recruiting