Public Sector Recruiter — Hybrid, Impactful Roles

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance-based bonus

Career development

Public sector focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Specialist Public Sector Recruiter for the Mahikeng, North West region. The role focuses on sourcing and placing professionals across government departments, state-owned entities, and public service organisations.

You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring compliance with government regulations while delivering high-caliber candidates to meet public sector needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and public-sector portals.
• Experience recruiting for public sector or government roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and recruit for administrative, technical, managerial, and specialised roles in the public sector.
• Develop recruitment strategies compliant with government regulations.
• Build relationships with HR and hiring managers across public sector organisations.
• Conduct interviews and assessments, ensuring ethical and compliant recruitment practices.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes and keep up-to-date with public sector legislation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

ATS proficiency

Public sector knowledge

Education

Public Administration / HR degree

Tools

ATS systems

Public sector portals

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Specialist Public Sector Recruiter for the Mahikeng, North West region. The role focuses on sourcing and placing professionals across government departments, state-owned entities, and public service organisations.

You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring compliance with government regulations while delivering high-caliber candidates to meet public sector needs.