Recruiter – Cape Town (Office-Based)

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a proactive Recruitment Assistant to support a Senior Consultant. Ideal candidates should possess strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills, with 2+ years in recruitment or HR. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in recruitment while making a genuine difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Provident Fund Contribution

Medical Aid Contribution

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruitment or HR experience.
• Minimum 1 year of solid admin experience.
• Strong command of both English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing candidates and conducting reference checks.
• Sourcing top-quality candidates for placements.
• Handling admin tasks including compliance and record-keeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer Experience (CX)

Interviewing

Typing

Education

Matric

Job description

Recruiter – Cape Town (Office-Based)
Support a High-Performance Desk & Grow Your Career in Recruitment

Are you organised, people-savvy, and ready to make a real difference in the world of recruitment? We’re on the lookout for a sharp, proactive Recruitment Assistant to work closely with a Senior Recruitment Consultant on a busy, fast-paced desk.

This role would suit someone who is in the early to mid-stage of their recruitment career, looking to grow their skills and take on more responsibility. If you’ve got strong attention to detail, a head for figures, and excellent interpersonal skills, this could be the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Interviewing candidates and conducting reference checks
• Sourcing top-quality candidates for temp, contract, and permanent placements
• Advertising roles and managing responses across various platforms
• Compiling professional CVs and updating the recruitment database
• Handling admin tasks including compliance, record-keeping, and weekly wage processing for temps
• Speaking to clients and candidates professionally and with confidence
• Providing after-hours support for urgent bookings (when required)

What You Need to Bring:

• Matric (essential)
• 2+ years of recruitment or HR experience
• Minimum 1 year of solid admin experience (non-negotiable)
• Excellent typing and computer skills – speed and accuracy are a must
• Strong command of both English and Afrikaans – written and spoken
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to multitask under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills – comfortable dealing with a wide range of people
• A good head for numbers and financial awareness
• Team player with energy and drive – this desk will keep you on your toes

If you’re hungry to grow and ready to be part of a tight-knit team that gets things done, this could be the perfect fit. You’ll be based in our Cape Town office and will play a key role in supporting our success.

This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to build a long-term career while making a real difference in people’s lives.

Desired Skills:

• Advertising
• Customer Experience (CX)
• Interviewing
• Payroll
• Screening Calls
• Typing

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Provident Fund Contribution
• Medical Aid Contribution