Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Structured training & mentorship

Career progression opportunities

Competitive entry-level salary withBon

Exposure to diverse industries

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging (Gauteng) is seeking a motivated Graduate Recruitment Consultant to launch a career in talent acquisition. You will support senior consultants in sourcing, screening, and managing candidates across diverse roles, receiving structured training and mentorship.

This entry-level role offers a hybrid work model, exposure to multiple industries, and a clear path for career progression within a dynamic, sales-driven consultancy.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (HR, psychology, or business).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a sales-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and identifying candidates through multiple channels.
• Screen applications and conduct initial introductory calls.
• Schedule interviews and manage candidate communication.
• Support senior consultants with market research and client engagement.
• Maintain candidate and client data in the recruitment database.
• Learn and apply best practices and company procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR/ Psychology/ Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a bustling recruitment consultancy based in Vereeniging , is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Graduate Recruitment Consultant to kick-start their career in talent acquisition. This role is an excellent entry point into the recruitment industry, providing comprehensive training and mentorship. You will support senior consultants in sourcing, screening, and managing candidates for various roles, gaining hands‑on experience across different sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the ropes, develop essential recruitment skills, and grow within a supportive and dynamic team in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and identifying potential candidates through various channels.
• Screen candidate applications and conduct initial introductory calls.
• Schedule interviews and manage candidate communication throughout the process.
• Support senior consultants with market research and client engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client data within the recruitment database.
• Learn and apply recruitment best practices and company procedures.

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., HR, Psychology, Business).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a desire to succeed in a sales-driven environment.
• Basic understanding of recruitment principles is a plus, but not essential.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Structured training program and ongoing mentorship from experienced consultants.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Clear career progression path within the consultancy.
• Exposure to diverse industries and clients in the Vereeniging area.