Generalist Recruitment Specialist

Express Employment Professionals Midrand; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals Midrand is seeking a Generalist Recruitment Specialist based in Pretoria East to manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple sectors. This role covers Human Resources, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, Automotive, Telecommunications, Sales and Marketing, Medical, and Office Support.

You will source, screen, interview, and place candidates, build client relationships, and drive business development while ensuring compliance and a

Qualifications

• Matric/ Grade 12 with a completed qualification in Human Resource Management.
• 5 to 10 Years’ recruitment experience in a full-cycle recruitment environment at all levels in an organisation for both temporary and permanent positions.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience managing the complete recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.
• Experience using recruitment systems, applicant tracking tools, job boards, LinkedIn, Pnet, Placement Partner, or similar sourcing platforms.
• Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• English a must with excellent business communication skills.
• Valid South African driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full recruitment process from vacancy briefing through to successful placement.
• Sourcing, screening, interviewing and shortlisting quality candidates.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Coordinating interviews and managing the offer process.
• Conducting competency‑based interviews and candidate assessments.
• Maintaining accurate recruitment records and ATS databases.
• Ensuring compliance with labour legislation and POPIA requirements.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Growing existing client accounts through exceptional service delivery.
• Meeting placement, revenue and client satisfaction targets.
• Providing market intelligence, salary benchmarking and recruitment advice to clients.

Skills

Interviewing

Communication

Afrikaans

English

Education

Matric/Grade 12

HR Management qualification

Tools

ATS systems

LinkedIn

Pnet

Placement Partner

Job description

Job Title: Generalist Recruitment Specialist
Location: Pretoria East
Remuneration: Negotiable depending on work experience
We are looking for a Generalist Recruitment Specialist. This position will be based in Pretoria East. We are looking for your extensive recruitment experience working across various permanent roles in Human Resources, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, Automotive, Telecommunications, Sales and Marketing, Medical, and Office Support.

Role Purpose
The Recruitment Specialist will manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including workforce planning support, strategic sourcing, candidate attraction, interviewing, selection, negotiating recruitment terms, offer management, and onboarding with the client.

The role also includes business development through the acquisition of new clients and the growth of existing client relationships.

Qualifications and Required Experience:

• Matric/ Grade 12 with a completed qualification in Human Resource Management.
• 5 to 10 Years’ recruitment experience in a full-cycle recruitment environment at all levels in an organisation for both temporary and permanent positions.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience managing the complete recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.
• Experience using recruitment systems, applicant tracking tools, job boards, LinkedIn, Pnet, Placement Partner, or similar sourcing platforms.
• Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• English a must with excellent business communication skills.
• Valid South African driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the full recruitment process from vacancy briefing through to successful placement.
• Sourcing, screening, interviewing and shortlisting quality candidates.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Coordinating interviews and managing the offer process.
• Conducting competency‑based interviews and candidate assessments.
• Maintaining accurate recruitment records and ATS databases.
• Ensuring compliance with labour legislation and POPIA requirements.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Growing existing client accounts through exceptional service delivery.
• Meeting placement, revenue and client satisfaction targets.
• Providing market intelligence, salary benchmarking and recruitment advice to clients.