Graduate Recruitment Consultant – Onsite in Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and professional developm

On-site role in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, offers an on-site Recruitment Consultant role focused on graduate programmes and early-career talent. You will manage end-to-end processes to attract, assess, and place graduates into internships and entry-level roles, engaging universities and students across the Gauteng region.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of recruitment experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with ATS systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of recruitment experience, ideally with exposure to graduate or early-career recruitment.
• Strong organizational and event management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage young professionals and academic institutions.
• Passion for talent development and early-career pathways.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or Education.
• Knowledge of the Gauteng educational landscape and graduate job market is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment lifecycle for graduate programmes and internships, from attraction to onboarding.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to reach university students and recent graduates.
• Coordinate and conduct assessment centres, interviews, and psychometric testing for candidates.
• Build relationships with universities, colleges, and career services departments.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand specific graduate talent requirements.
• Organize and attend graduate recruitment fairs and career events.
• Provide candidates with a positive and informative recruitment experience.
• Maintain accurate records of applications and candidate progress within the ATS.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives targeting the graduate market.
• Assist with the onboarding and integration of successful graduate hires.

Skills

Recruitment

Organizational skills

Communication

ATS proficiency

Graduate recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Psychology / Business / Education

Tools

ATS software

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, offers an on-site Recruitment Consultant role focused on graduate programmes and early-career talent. You will manage end-to-end processes to attract, assess, and place graduates into internships and entry-level roles, engaging universities and students across the Gauteng region.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of recruitment experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with ATS systems.