Generalist Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Professional development

Supportive team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown (Eastern Cape) is seeking a versatile Generalist Recruitment Consultant to join their team. You will recruit across administration, finance, HR, and operations, manage the full process from client engagement to candidate placement, and deliver high-quality service.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in recruitment, can handle multiple functions, communicates well, and builds strong relationships.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience as a Recruitment Consultant with a generalist focus.
• Ability to recruit for multiple functions and levels.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand diverse recruitment needs.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for a wide range of generalist roles.
• Manage recruitment process to ensure timely, quality placements.
• Build and maintain a network of candidates from various backgrounds.
• Provide clients with market insights and best practices.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Generalist recruitment

Client engagement

Candidate screening

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

ATS / recruitment databases

Recruitment databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established recruitment consultancy, is seeking a versatile Generalist Recruitment Consultant to join their team in Queenstown . This role requires a broad understanding of various industries and functions, as you will be responsible for recruiting across multiple disciplines, including administration, finance, HR, and operations. You will manage the entire recruitment process, from initial client engagement to candidate placement, ensuring a high level of service and efficiency. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and possesses strong relationship-building skills. This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the talent needs of businesses in the Eastern Cape, working within a supportive and growing consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their diverse recruitment needs across various departments.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for a wide range of generalist roles.
• Manage the recruitment process efficiently, ensuring timely and quality placements.
• Build and maintain a strong network of candidates from different professional backgrounds.
• Provide clients with insights on market availability and recruitment best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Recruitment Consultant with a generalist focus.
• Proven ability to recruit for multiple job functions and levels.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using recruitment tools and databases.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to client and candidate management in Queenstown .

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based incentives.
• Varied and challenging recruitment workload across different sectors.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.
• Hybrid working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Play a key role in connecting talent with businesses in the Eastern Cape .