Recruiter & Executive Assistant – Remote (South Africa-Based, USA/Canada Experience)

Inner Circle Agency; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Inner Circle Agency is looking for a remote Recruiter & Executive Assistant based in South Africa. This role includes a dual focus on supporting the founder with executive tasks while actively recruiting corporate candidates. The ideal candidate will have over two years of experience recruiting in North America, fluent English skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment.

Benefits

Steady full-time schedule with clear responsibilities

Competitive monthly base salary (based on experience)

Opportunity to grow within a niche, relationship-driven recruitment firm

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience recruiting for corporate roles in the U.S. or Canada.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English is a must.
• Ability to work independently while managing recruitment and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates via LinkedIn for open roles.
• Manage inboxes and calendars for the agency founder.
• Conduct pre-screen interviews and draft candidate summaries.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter

Proficiency with Google Suite

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Google Suite

Task or Project Management Tools

Job description

Job Title

Recruiter & Executive Assistant – Remote (South Africa-Based, USA/Canada Experience)

Job Location:

Remote – Based in South Africa

In-Office, Hybrid Or Remote

Fully remote (must work EST hours)

Working Hours

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Languages

Fluent English required; French a plus

What Inner Circle Agency Offers

• Steady full-time schedule with clear responsibilities
• Competitive monthly base salary (based on experience)
• Work closely with the agency founder in a high-trust, fast-paced environment
• Opportunity to grow within a niche, relationship-driven recruitment firm
• Exposure to top-tier legal, executive assistant, and tech roles in Canada and the U.S.
• Supportive and collaborative remote team culture
  
  

About Inner Circle Agency

Inner Circle Agency is a boutique recruitment firm based in Montreal, placing top talent in legal, executive assistant, and tech roles across North America. We are known for our thoughtful, long-term placements and high-touch, ethical approach. The agency is led by an experienced recruiter and former Head of HR and Finance, known for her sharp instincts, hands-on style, and deep commitment to making recruitment more human and relationship-driven. As we scale, we are hiring someone who can confidently take on both executive support and candidate recruitment responsibilities.

Role Overview

This is a dual-role position split evenly between Executive Assistant and Recruiter tasks. You will support the agency’s founder with day-to-day operations while also contributing directly to sourcing, interviewing, and coordinating candidates for corporate roles. This position is ideal for someone organized, proactive, and experienced in North American recruiting.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment (50 percent)

• Source candidates via LinkedIn and other platforms for open roles
• Conduct pre-screen interviews and draft candidate summaries
• Format resumes and prepare profiles for submission to clients
• Post and update job ads
• Track candidate activity in the applicant tracking system
• Coordinate client-candidate interviews and follow-ups
  
  

Executive Support (50 percent)

• Manage inboxes, calendars, and scheduling for the agency founder
• Draft and proofread documents, proposals, and contracts
• Prepare reports and organize candidate data
• Assist with internal project tracking and CRM updates
• Help optimize templates, workflows, and administrative systems
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• 2 or more years of experience recruiting for corporate roles in the U.S. or Canada (ideally within a recruitment agency)
• Strong written and verbal communication in English
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Google Suite, and task or project management tools
• Ability to work independently and manage both recruitment and administrative tasks
• Available to work full-time on EST (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
  
  

Preferred

• Experience working remotely with a North American team
• Experience in a boutique agency setting
• Familiarity with legal, administrative, or tech industry recruitment
• Bilingual in French and English