Junior Recruitment Consultant - Graduate Program

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern stipend

Potential for permanent placement

Structured development path

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, offers a Graduate Recruitment Program for recent graduates to start a career in recruitment. Join a dynamic, growing consultancy with mentorship.

As a Junior Recruitment Consultant you will learn sourcing, screening, candidate outreach, and client engagement through structured training, with an intern stipend and potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree; strong communication and eagerness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; organized and detail-oriented.
• Willingness to commute to Soweto; teamwork and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior consultants in sourcing and screening candidates.
• Outreach to candidates by phone and email.
• Maintain candidate records in ATS.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate communications.
• Conduct basic market research on industry trends.
• Support sales team with admin tasks and client engagement.
• Learn recruitment and sales skills through training sessions.
• Create job postings and distribute advertisements.
• Contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Proactive attitude

Enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

Job description

About the Role Our client, a dynamic and growing recruitment consultancy based in **Soweto, Gauteng**, is excited to launch its annual Graduate Recruitment Program. We are seeking ambitious, motivated, and driven individuals to join our team as Junior Recruitment Consultants. This program is designed for recent graduates or individuals with limited work experience who are eager to build a successful career in the recruitment industry. You will receive comprehensive training and mentorship to develop the skills necessary to identify, engage, and place candidates across various sectors. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a strong desire to learn and succeed. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in talent acquisition within a supportive and energetic environment in **Soweto**. We are committed to nurturing future recruitment leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior consultants in sourcing and screening candidates for various job openings.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach via phone and email to gauge interest and suitability.
• Update and maintain candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Schedule interviews and manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Conduct basic market research to understand industry trends and talent pools.
• Support the sales team with administrative tasks and client engagement.
• Learn and apply recruitment best practices under the guidance of experienced mentors.
• Participate in training sessions to develop essential recruitment and sales skills.
• Assist in job posting creation and advertisement distribution.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude with a strong desire to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Basic understanding of business principles and the recruitment industry is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Resilience and a positive approach to challenges.
• Must be based in or willing to commute to **Soweto, Gauteng**.
• Eagerness to undergo intensive training and development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and mentorship program designed for career launch.
• Structured development path leading to a full Recruitment Consultant role.
• Competitive intern stipend with potential for performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience in the recruitment industry in **Soweto**.
• Exposure to diverse client industries and roles.
• Supportive and energetic team environment.
• Networking opportunities within the recruitment sector.
• Potential for permanent placement upon successful completion of the internship.
• Hands-on experience with recruitment tools and processes.
• Contribution to a growing and innovative consultancy.