Now Hiring : Assistant Sports Recruiter

Sable Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Assistant Sports Recruiter to join their Johannesburg team. This role involves supporting the recruitment-sales team in daily tasks while fostering relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and staff. You will play a vital role in achieving recruitment goals, conducting consultations, and attending events to promote the program. If you are passionate about sports and youth development, with strong communication and organizational skills, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment to grow and make a meaningful impact in the lives of aspiring athletes.

Benefits

Mentorship Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Team Social Events

Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about sports and youth development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct recruitment calls and consultations.
• Build and maintain relationships with coaches and staff.
• Track client communications on the CRM system.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

CRM Systems

Goal-oriented

Adaptability

Resourcefulness

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Our Johannesburg Study Abroad Sports department is looking to add an Assistant Sports Recruiter to their team.

Job overview

To work alongside the Manager and Business Director and to support the recruitment-sales team in the completion of all daily admin tasks and ensure the company is continuously recruiting new student athletes to study and play college/university sports abroad.

You're perfect for this position if you:

• Are passionate about sports and youth development, with a genuine interest in helping student-athletes achieve their goals.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to build and maintain relationships with coaches, staff, and students.
• Are goal-oriented and driven to meet and exceed KPIs, with a proactive approach to achieving targets.
• Are confident and persuasive when conducting recruitment calls and consultations.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and time-management skills, ensuring tasks and client interactions are accurately tracked and up to date.
• Are comfortable using CRM systems to manage and document client interactions and progress.
• Exhibit professionalism and attention to detail when handling sensitive client information, ensuring data security and compliance.
• Can multitask and remain adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Are enthusiastic about attending sporting events, career days, and expos to actively promote the programme and identify potential recruits.
• Are resourceful and innovative, always looking for ways to improve recruitment processes.
• Stay informed on product knowledge and the latest developments in the student-athlete space to effectively advise potential candidates.
• Are reliable, accountable, and communicate openly with management regarding progress, challenges, and obstacles faced.

Your role and responsibilities

Among other tasks, your main responsibilities will include:

• Student-athlete recruitment and business development:
• Achieving weekly KPIs and targets
• Conducting recruitment calls and consultations
• Following up to confirm meetings and attendance
• Reminding applicants of deadlines and completing contract reviews
• Evaluating the academic and athletic potential of students
• Building and maintaining relationships with coaches and key school staff
• Attending career days, educational expos, and sporting events nationwide
• Assisting in developing and refining recruitment processes

Reporting and compliance:

• Tracking client communications and interactions on the CRM system
• Keeping tasks and activities current and meeting deadlines
• Delivering solutions efficiently, aligned with client needs and objectives
• Securely handling and storing client information
• Providing progress updates to management
• Staying informed on product knowledge to effectively advise student-athletes

Our values

We Care: We care deeply about the needs and well-being of our clients and employees. We strive to create a community where our consultants and clients can collaborate and learn from one another.

We Solve: We centre our business around our clients, providing innovative, creative, and personalised solutions tailored to each client's circumstances.

We Grow: We aim to grow on many levels, helping our clients expand their wealth and businesses while extending our influence across various areas and expertise.

Employee stories and culture

Kendal's story: Group HR Director, started as an intern, gained experience at Groupon South Africa, returned as an HR Officer, promoted to HR Manager, and now leads HR policy, strategy, and employee support within Sable International.

Tallulah's story: Marketing Manager, started as a junior social media strategist, moved into content and traffic roles, and now manages a team of 11 across various marketing disciplines.

Join us at Sable International

We embrace a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth! Learn more about our employees and their journeys.

Here's why our team loves working here:

• We value you — your background, ideas, and voice matter.
• There's always room to grow — mentorship, learning opportunities, and exploration.
• Our managers are flexible and supportive.
• Great work is celebrated — big and small wins.
• Be part of a vibrant, international team.
• Enjoy team socials, events, and a culture that brings people together.