Group Recruitment Officer

Staff Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dynamic Group Recruitment Officer based in Gqeberha. This role involves full ownership of the recruitment function across various business units, requiring strong initiative and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in recruitment agencies and experience with technical roles, along with the capacity to support general HR functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a recruitment agency environment is essential.
• Proven track record in recruiting for technical or specialist roles.
• Strong experience in high-volume recruitment and managing multiple vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process across multiple business units.
• Source and attract high-quality candidates using various methods.
• Assist HR team with general duties when there are no active recruitment needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

Relevant HR, Recruitment, or Business Administration qualification

Job description

Our client in Port Elizabeth is seeking a dynamic and pro-active Group Recruitment Officer to take full ownership of their recruitment function across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a recruitment agency environment and must be comfortable recruiting for technical and specialist roles.

When there are no active vacancies, the successful candidate will support the HR department with general HR-related duties. This is a fully office-based role that requires strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and adaptability.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for vacancies across the group
• Source and attract high-quality candidates using a variety of methods (e.g., job boards, social media, direct sourcing)
• Screen, shortlist, and interview candidates for both blue-collar and technical roles
• Coordinate interview schedules with hiring managers and candidates
• Maintain a pipeline of potential candidates for future vacancies
• Build strong relationships with line managers to understand hiring needs and provide recruitment guidance
• Handle recruitment administration, including job adverts, interview documentation, and offer letters
• Ensure all recruitment processes comply with company policies and relevant legislation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records and reports
• Assist the HR team with general HR duties when there are no active recruitment needs
• Support onboarding processes and employee engagement initiatives as required

Requirements :

Education & Qualifications :

• Relevant HR, Recruitment, or Business Administration qualification (advantageous but not essential)

Experience :

• Previous experience working as a recruiter within an agency environment (essential)
• Proven track record in recruiting for technical, skilled, or specialist roles
• Experience with high-volume recruitment and managing multiple vacancies simultaneously
• Previous exposure to general HR functions (advantageous)

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