Junior Recruiter and Administrator

Affinity International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity International is recruiting for a Junior Recruiter and Administrator in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role supports an internal team with recruitment coordination and general administration.

You will help manage candidate pipelines, scheduling, and day-to-day office tasks to keep operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow a career in recruitment and administration.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) as a minimum; a National Diploma or BCom degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is advantageous
• 1–2 years of experience in a recruitment, administrative, or office support role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Basic experience with invoicing or billing processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Availability to work during South African Standard Time (SAST) business hours

Responsibilities

• Post job advertisements across relevant job boards and platforms and manage incoming applications
• Screen CVs and conduct initial candidate outreach and pre-qualification
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and candidate databases
• Provide general administrative support including document management, email correspondence, and calendar coordination
• Assist with invoicing processes, including the preparation, issuing, and tracking of invoices
• Assist with onboarding administration for placed candidates
• Support the broader recruitment team with reporting, data entry, and ad hoc tasks as required

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Independence

Reliability

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Diploma/Degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Junior Recruiter and Administrator. This is a South African-based role supporting an internal team with both recruitment coordination and general administrative functions. The successful candidate will assist in managing candidate pipelines, scheduling, and day-to-day office administration to keep operations running smoothly. This role is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build a career in recruitment and administration. The position requires in person availability andalignment with South African Standard Time (SAST) business hours to support client-facing coordination and communication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Post job advertisements across relevant job boards and platforms and manage incomingapplications


• Screen CVs and conduct initial candidate outreach and pre-qualification


• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and candidatedatabases


• Provide general administrative support including document management, email correspondence,and calendar coordination


• Assist with invoicing processes, including the preparation, issuing, and tracking of invoices


• Assist with onboarding administration for placed candidates


• Support the broader recruitment team with reporting, data entry, and ad hoc tasks as required
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12) as a minimum; a National Diploma or BCom degree in Human Resources,Business Administration, or a related field is advantageous


• 1–2 years of experience in a recruitment, administrative, or office support role


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)


• Basic experience with invoicing or billing processes


• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English


• Availability to work during South African Standard Time (SAST) business hours

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Exposure to applicant tracking systems or recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Pnet,or similar


• Experience in a remote working environment


• Prior experience supporting a staffing, HR, or professional services team

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication skills


• High attention to detail


• Strong organisational skills


• Ability to work independently


• Professionalism and reliability