Bilingual Recruitment Consultant (English/Afrikaans)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & commission

Hybrid working arrangement

Career progression

Exposure to diverse industries

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a bilingual Recruitment Consultant fluent in English and Afrikaans to connect talent with businesses across sectors. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work in a hybrid arrangement.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment, source and interview candidates, and build lasting client relationships while contributing to the Western Cape’s talent landscape. A proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with recruitment software

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Afrikaans is essential.
• Experience as a Recruitment Consultant or similar role.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work model.
• Familiarity with recruitment software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for a diverse range of roles.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Conduct market research on industry trends and talent availability.
• Achieve and exceed placement targets.
• Utilize recruitment tools to identify and engage candidates.
• Provide exceptional service to clients and candidates.

Skills

Bilingual English-Afrikaans

Interviewing candidates

Client relationship management

Hybrid work adaptation

Education

Tertiary qualification (advantage)

Tools

Recruitment software

Databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy with a strong presence in the Western Cape, is seeking a proficient Bilingual Recruitment Consultant fluent in both English and Afrikaans. This role is based in beautiful Stellenbosch, Western Cape . You will be instrumental in connecting top talent with leading businesses across various sectors, leveraging your linguistic abilities to broaden your candidate pool and enhance client communication. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment, blending essential in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a sharp recruitment acumen, and a deep understanding of the local job market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for a diverse range of roles.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates, ensuring fluency in both English and Afrikaans where required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their specific needs and cultural fit.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends and talent availability.
• Achieve and exceed individual and team placement targets.
• Utilize various recruitment tools and platforms to identify and engage potential candidates.
• Provide exceptional service to both clients and candidates, ensuring a positive experience.
• Contribute to the growth and reputation of the consultancy in the Stellenbosch region.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant or similar role.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Afrikaans is essential.
• Demonstrated success in candidate sourcing and selection.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
• Familiarity with recruitment software and databases.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Relevant tertiary qualification is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries and clients in the Stellenbosch area.
• Hybrid working arrangement promoting work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Chance to utilize and enhance bilingual skills in a professional setting.
• Contribute to the economic growth of the Western Cape by placing valuable talent.