JUNIOR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT / TALENT RESEARCHER

Cape Access; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cape Access in Cape Town, South Africa, invites applications for a Junior HR Consultant. You will support recruitment, sourcing, screening, and interviewing across marketing services and tech, building pipelines and contributing to end-to-end hiring processes.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with internship or relevant recruitment exposure, strong communication, research skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with strict confidentiality.

Formación

• Degree or diploma in human resources, industrial psychology, business admin or related field.
• Recent graduates with internships or recruitment exposure encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication, research, and organisational abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, source, screen, and interview potential candidates.
• Build talent pipelines and map target markets for ongoing hiring needs.
• Maintain candidate records in CRM/ATS and prepare summaries for clients.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and provide timely feedback to stakeholders.
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes and market intelligence efforts.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interviewing

Research

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Educación

Degree/ Diploma in HR or related field

Herramientas

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS / CRM

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior HR Consultant to support our recruitment and talent acquisition activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, sourcing, screening, and interviewing potential candidates across the marketing services and related tech industry. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about people, enjoys research, and is looking to build a career within recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior HR Consultant to support our recruitment and talent acquisition activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, sourcing, screening, and interviewing potential candidates across the marketing services and related tech industry. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about people, enjoys research, and is looking to build a career within recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Research & Talent Mapping

• Conduct market research to identify potential candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, company websites, and other sourcing tools.
• Build talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements.
• Map target companies and identify relevant talent within specific industries and sectors.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the CRM/ATS system.

Candidate Sourcing

• Proactively source passive and active candidates through various channels.
• Develop and execute search strategies for difficult-to-fill positions.
• Engage with candidates professionally via phone, email, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
• Build and maintain talent pools for recurring recruitment needs.

Candidate Screening

• Review CVs and assess suitability against job requirements.
• Conduct initial screening calls to evaluate experience, technical skills, personality fit, and career aspirations.
• Verify candidate information, including employment history and qualifications where required.
• Prepare candidate summaries and interview reports for clients and senior consultants.

Interviewing & Assessment

• Conduct competency-based interviews.
• Evaluate candidate motivations, cultural fit, and career objectives.
• Provide detailed feedback and recommendations to hiring managers or consultants.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and follow-up communications.

Administration & Reporting

• Keep candidate databases accurate and up to date.
• Track recruitment activity and sourcing metrics.
• Assist with recruitment projects and market intelligence reports.
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process when required.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Recent graduates with relevant internships or recruitment experience are encouraged to apply.

Experience

• 1 year experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, HR administration, or a related role.
• Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter or job boards would be advantageous.
• Experience conducting telephonic or virtual interviews is beneficial.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent telephone and interviewing skills.
• Ability to assess candidate suitability objectively.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Professional and confident communication style.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong administrative and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, or CRM systems is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Curious and naturally investigative.
• Professional and highly confidential.
• Resilient and self-motivated.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• Relationship-focused and people-oriented.
• Eager to learn and develop within the HR and recruitment profession.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of qualified candidates sourced.
• Screening and interview completion rates.
• Candidate quality and shortlist conversion rates.
• Database accuracy and candidate engagement.
• Turnaround times on assignments.
• Client and candidate satisfaction feedback.

Remuneration

• Market-related salary.
• Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career growth within the HR and recruitment industry.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an ambitious early-career HR or recruitment professional who enjoys identifying talent, speaking with people, and uncovering information through research. They are organised, professional, and eager to develop into a trusted recruitment and talent acquisition specialist.