Dutch-Speaking Resource Consultant / Resource Analyst

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking a Dutch-Speaking Resource Consultant to engage in data-driven recruitment. This role involves meticulous administration, competitor mapping, and candidate outreach. Ideal candidates will have strong Dutch proficiency and 1-3 years of experience in recruitment. Join a dynamic team to support a fast-growing European client base with operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Native-level or C1/C2 proficiency in Dutch required.
• 1-3 years experience in recruitment or market/candidate research.
• Meticulous, organized, and detail-focused individual.

Responsibilities

• Conduct competitor mapping and build structured datasets.
• Engage candidates through professional outreach.
• Maintain accurate datasets and produce reports.

Skills

Proficiency in Dutch

Experience in recruitment resourcing

Strong communication skills

Competitor mapping skills

High-volume administration

Tools

LinkedIn

ZoomInfo

CRM systems

MS Office/Google Workspace

Job description

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Openings Dutch-Speaking Resource Consultant / Resource Analyst

About the job Dutch-Speaking Resource Consultant / Resource Analyst

Join a fast-growing European electrical wholesale project with nearly 500 branches.

About Our Client

Our client is one of Europe's fastest-growing electrical wholesalers, operating close to 500 branches with a turnover of over £2 billion. With a focus on growth, market intelligence, and operational excellence, they are expanding their resourcing team. This is a unique opportunity to join a data-driven, international environment where your research and administrative expertise will have a direct impact on recruitment delivery and business growth.

The Role: Dutch-Speaking Resource Consultant / Resource Analyst

This role is highly administrative and research-focused, designed for a meticulous and organised individual who enjoys working with data and candidate sourcing. You will be responsible for populating and optimising a bespoke recruitment platform, conducting competitor mapping, building structured datasets and engaging candidates through professional outreach. The role aligns with UK business hours and offers the chance to work closely with stakeholders across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring 1-3 years experience in recruitment resourcing, talent mapping, or research.
• Research and map 10-12 competitors across 35-40 branches in the Netherlands and UK.
• Identify and document branch-level staff such as Branch Managers and Sales Managers.
• Source and re-engage candidates using LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, email, text, and CRM platforms.
• Maintain accurate and structured datasets, ensuring CRM hygiene and quality reporting.
• Produce competitor insights and market intelligence reports for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with regional leaders and hiring managers to align talent mapping to business needs.
• Deliver qualified candidate shortlists while ensuring meticulous data entry and record-keeping.

About You

• Native-level or C1/C2 proficiency in Dutch (written and spoken).
• 1-3 years experience in recruitment, resourcing, or market/candidate research.
• Strong proficiency with LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, CRM systems, and MS Office/Google Workspace.
• Skilled at high-volume administration, competitor mapping, and candidate data management.
• Meticulous, organised, and detail-focused; thrives in repetitive yet precise tasks.
• Strong written communication skills, with professional outreach via LinkedIn, email, and text.
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of working independently in a hybrid Cape Town setup.
• Nice to have: Experience across DACH/Benelux/UK recruitment markets; exposure to wholesale/distribution or branch-based industries; additional languages (German or French).