Junior Recruitment Consultant - Graduate Programme

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured graduate training

Hybrid work model

Internship stipend

Potential permanent placement

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, offers a comprehensive Graduate Recruitment Programme. This entry-level role provides extensive training and mentorship to develop into a Recruitment Consultant, focusing on attracting talent and supporting senior consultants within the Gauteng region in a hybrid work setup.

You will gain hands-on experience across the recruitment lifecycle, participate in client meetings, and build foundational relationships, with opportunities for permanent placement upon

Qualifications

• Recently graduated with a degree in HR, Business, Marketing, Psychology, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong desire to learn and build a career in recruitment.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of the job market or interest in developing it.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment.
• Must be eager to learn and grow within the recruitment industry.
• Reside in or be able to commute to Soweto and surrounding areas for office days.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior recruitment consultants in sourcing candidates.
• Screen CVs and conduct initial candidate assessments.
• Schedule interviews and manage candidate communication.
• Learn recruitment databases and tools.
• Participate in client meetings and understand hiring needs.
• Contribute to social media and employer branding activities.
• Develop understanding of recruitment best practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Marketing/Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy based in Soweto, Gauteng , is excited to offer a comprehensive Graduate Recruitment Programme. This is an exceptional entry-level opportunity for enthusiastic and driven individuals looking to launch a career in recruitment. You will receive extensive training and mentorship to develop into a successful Recruitment Consultant, learning all aspects of the recruitment lifecycle. You will focus on identifying and attracting talent for various roles, assisting senior consultants, and building foundational client relationships within the Gauteng region. This hybrid role provides a balanced approach to learning, combining hands-on office experience with the flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior recruitment consultants in sourcing candidates for various positions.
• Screen CVs and conduct initial candidate assessments.
• Schedule interviews and manage candidate communication.
• Learn and utilize recruitment databases and tools effectively.
• Participate in client meetings and understand their hiring needs.
• Conduct market research to identify talent pools and industry trends.
• Contribute to social media and employer branding activities.
• Develop strong understanding of recruitment best practices and ethical standards.
• Support the administrative functions of the recruitment process.
• Progress through a structured training program towards becoming a fully-fledged consultant.

Requirements

• Recently graduated with a degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Psychology, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A strong desire to learn and build a career in recruitment.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of the job market or an interest in developing it.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment.
• Must be eager to learn and grow within the recruitment industry.
• Reside in or be able to commute to Soweto and surrounding areas for office days.

Benefits

• Structured graduate training program with dedicated mentorship.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic recruitment environment.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Competitive internship stipend/salary.
• Potential for permanent placement upon successful completion of the programme.
• Be part of a supportive team in Soweto .