Junior Recruiter

Embelo; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting business in Cape Town is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude. Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of recruitment or HR experience, along with excellent digital tool proficiency. Join a supportive team and grow your career in a rewarding environment with exposure to international recruitment processes.

Benefits

Strong benefits

Generous leave

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in recruitment, HR admin, or talent acquisition.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to engage confidently with candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support the full recruitment cycle from advertising to onboarding.
• Manage candidate communication and scheduling across time zones.
• Ensure compliance with SA and UK hiring standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with digital tools

Team player

Proactive attitude

Education

Relevant diploma/degree in HR or Business

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Excel

Teams

ATS systems

Job description

About Us

About UsAt Embelo, we're dedicated to helping founders of consulting businesses start and scale efficiently.

Backed by our UK-based investors and clients, we deliver exceptional client services to a growing group of UK businesses — combining technical expertise, South African spirit, and the latest in AI-powered services. We have launched a new central operations function based within South Africa in order to underpin the running of a portfolio of UK based businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full recruitment cycle: advertising roles, sourcing candidates, screening CVs, and coordinating interviews.
• Source candidates using a variety of channels including LinkedIn, local job boards (SA and international), networks and other sourcing methods.
• Manage communication with candidates, ensuring a professional and positive experience throughout with regular contact.
• Prepare and share candidate shortlists with hiring managers, ensuring clear and accurate summaries.
• Coordinate in person and teams interview scheduling across time zones.
• Support compliance and documentation, ensuring hiring processes meet both SA and UK standards.
• Manage recruitment and HR administration, including running and tracking background and right to work checks.
• Supporting onboarding documentation and contracts, assisting payroll with new starter information and monthly updates.
• Keeping recruitment trackers, ATS, and HR systems up to date.
• Liaise with external providers (background check agencies, payroll providers, benefits administrators).
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for priority roles.
• Assist with recruitment administration, including updating systems, trackers, and reporting on progress.
• Learn and apply market insights to help identify where talent can be found, costs and how to attract them.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

This role provides a unique opportunity for a proactive and driven individual.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - confident engaging with candidates and liaising with managers at all levels.
• Comfortable with digital tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Excel, Teams, ATS systems).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and regions in a fast‑paced environment, meeting time‑sensitive deadlines across different timezones.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A team player who takes ownership and is eager to learn.
• Interest in international recruitment processes (UK hiring experience an advantage, but not essential).
• Interest in the scaled application of AI across recruitment processes.

Qualifications

We are looking for people who ideally have 1–2 years' experience in recruitment, HR admin, or talent acquisition (agency or in‑house).

Relevant diploma / degree in HR, Business, or a related field is advantageous, but not essential.

Why Join Us?

At Embelo, you'll be joining a close‑knit, supportive team that truly values initiative and collaboration.

You’ll gain exposure to international recruitment across both South Africa and the UK, while also building hands‑on experience in recruitment and HR operations — from background checks and payroll to compliance.

Along the way, you’ll learn directly from experienced recruiters and business leaders, with access to clear career progression opportunities as we grow.

We also offer strong benefits, and generous leave, making this a role where you can grow your career in a supportive and rewarding environment.