Junior Recruitment Researcher

SET Recruitment Consultants; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Recruitment Researcher who will support consultants, source candidates, and maintain client relationships. Candidates should have a qualification in Human Resources or related fields, along with strong communication skills and detail-oriented abilities. The role involves canvassing for new business, performing research, and providing quality customer service. Ideal for those with 0-1 year of experience in HR or recruitment roles. This is a full-time position with opportunities to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year experience (internships or part-time roles in HR/recruitment are advantageous).
• Computer literacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support to Consultant in various recruitment tasks.
• Canvass for new business using strategic approaches.
• Perform necessary research on target clients and candidates.
• Provide quality customer service interactions.
• Source suitable candidates based on clients' needs.
• Conduct background verification checks.
• Set up interviews and extend offers to candidates.

Skills

Strong communication skills (verbal & written)

Strong research ability

Good administration and organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving skills

Professional telephone etiquette

Education

Qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business, Communications, or a related field

Job description

Agency based in Sunninghill is looking for a Recruitment Researcher

• Support to Consultant
• Canvass for new business by making use of a strategic and targeted approach
• Perform the necessary research on target clients and candidates
• Obtain information relating to the clients’ requirements
• Provide quality customer service, including interacting with clients, responding to enquiries, and effectively handling complaints
• Create and present regular performance reports for management
• Source for suitable candidates based on the clients’ requirements
• Perform an in-depth screening process of each suitable candidate
• Conduct the necessary background verification checks on the suitable candidates
• Present a shortlist within a timely manner
• Provide feedback on the process
• Set up interviews with candidates on behalf of the client or consultant
• Extend offers to candidates where applicable
• Continually maintain the relationship and build rapport between yourself, clients, and candidates
• Maintain the in-house database (Ditto Hire) by continually capturing all tracking and uploading the necessary documents
• Maintain the relationship and support between yourself and the team.

Requirements

• Qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business, Communications, or a related field
• 0–1 year experience (internships or part-time roles in HR/recruitment are advantageous)
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
• Computer literacy

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strongresearch ability – able to gather, analyse and summarise information
• Good administration and organisational skills
• Attention to detail & accuracy when handling CVs and documents
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proactive, curious and eager to learn new systems and recruitment processes
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Professional telephone etiquette and stakeholder communication skills