Junior Recruiter

Afrizan People Intelligence; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consulting firm is seeking a Junior Recruiter to join their RPO Project Team in Johannesburg. This role involves delivering 180 recruitment processes and occasionally managing elements of 360 recruitment. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience, with strong skills in sourcing, screening, and managing candidate pipelines. The position emphasizes high performance, attention to detail, and the ability to meet SLA-driven targets to maintain an exceptional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ recruitment experience (agency, RPO, or in-house).
• Understanding of recruitment lifecycle processes.
• Proven exposure to sourcing and screening candidates.

Responsibilities

• Source and attract candidates through various channels.
• Conduct telephonic and virtual screening interviews.
• Manage candidate pipelines and maintain communication.

Skills

Strong administrative capability

Excellent verbal communication

Attention to detail

Delivery-focused

Organisational skills

Tools

ATS systems

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Recruiter to join our RPO Project Team, supporting client hiring mandates within a structured, project-based environment.

This role operates within a blended delivery model. Depending on project requirements, you will:

• Deliver 180 recruitment (sourcing, screening, and candidate management), and
• In certain cases, support or manage elements of 360 recruitment, including limited hiring manager engagement and offer coordination.

This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for someone who already understands recruitment fundamentals and is ready to operate within a high-performance, SLA-driven RPO structure.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Sourcing & Delivery (Primary Focus)

• Source and attract candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, database searches, and direct outreach
• Conduct structured telephonic and virtual screening interviews
• Shortlist and present candidates aligned to role specifications
• Manage candidate pipelines and maintain consistent communication
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and documentation standards
• Accurately update and maintain ATS records

Stakeholder Support (Where Applicable)

• Support senior recruiters or project leads with hiring manager briefings
• Assist with interview coordination and feedback management
• Provide basic market insights where required
• Support offer process administration

Performance & Project Delivery

• Deliver against agreed hiring targets and turnaround times
• Maintain high-quality candidate experience standards
• Operate within defined SLAs and structured recruitment processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the RPO framework
• 1–3 years’ recruitment experience (agency, RPO, or in-house)
• Proven exposure to sourcing and screening candidates
• Understanding of recruitment lifecycle processes
• Experience working with ATS systems
• Strong administrative capability and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Delivery-focused and target-driven
• Strong organisational skills
• Professional and confident communicator
• Able to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously
• Resilient and adaptable

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