Recruitment Assistant

SA Metal Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Metal Group seeks a motivated Recruitment Assistant to join the Human Capital team, focusing on attracting, screening and coordinating candidate processes across manufacturing environments. You will assist with job profiles, CV screening, interview scheduling, and background checks while maintaining recruitment records and ensuring timely updates for line managers.

The role requires a Grade 12 and a Diploma in HR, with at least 3 years in bulk recruitment, ideally in production/manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with high-volume recruitment.
• Ability to screen CVs and shortlist candidates efficiently.
• Experience coordinating interviews with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in performing pre-employment checks and background verifications.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment processes to attract suitable candidates.
• Prepare vacancy advertisements and coordinate internal referrals and sourcing.
• Assist line managers with job profiles and descriptions.
• Screen CVs and conduct telephone pre-screening; coordinate interviews.
• Conduct employment and background checks; arrange pre-employment screenings.
• Provide administrative support and maintain recruitment records.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Sourcing candidates

CV screening

Interview coordination

Pre-employment checks

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

SA Metal Group is proud of the high quality of people it has attracted.
Our employees are committed to our mission of providing the best
possible service to all our valued suppliers and customers, with
enthusiasm and integrity.

We believe that our people are our biggest asset. We aim to provide all staff members with all possible opportunities to realize their full potential within optimum working conditions. The process starts with selecting the right people for the job, after which we ensure continuous skills development, assisting the SA Metal Group to grow and develop.

We strive to conduct all our business with integrity, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Training, Empowerment & Development

SA Metal Group’s Human Capital Development Policy states:

“SA Metal Group values its people above all other assets and strives to develop all staff members to their full potential. To this end the Company provides excellent human capital development programmes and rewards staff members who strive to improve themselves and show commitment to the Mission of the Company.”

We offer many development programmes, including our Supervisory Development Programme, Artisan Development Programme and Adult Basic Education and Training Programme. We have on-site computer training facilities countrywide where these courses are held.

These programmes are aimed to develop, motivate and upskill our employees, providing them with an opportunity to progress to their full potential within SA Metal Group.

The SA Metal Group has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and attentive to detail Recruitment Assistant to join the Human Capital team to hire and retain top talent.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Support recruitment processes to attract suitable candidates.
• Prepare targeted vacancy advertisements and coordinate internal referrals and sourcing initiatives.
• Assist line managers with preparing and updating job profiles and descriptions.
• Screen CVs against job requirements and conduct telephone pre-screening.
• Coordinate interviews with candidates, the Recruitment Officer and line managers; send confirmations and directions.
• Conduct employment and background checks.
• Arrange pre-employment medicals, psychometric testing and skills assessments, assisting with assessment preparation and administration.
• Prepare candidate submission packs, including CVs and summaries, for line managers.
• Update candidate statuses daily and maintain the company vacancy list and recruitment records.
• Provide general administrative support to the recruitment team.
• Perform other ad hoc duties relevant to the HR department

Qualifying Criteria

• Grade 12 certificate
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• A minimum of 3 years' experience with bulk recruitment in a high-volume environment.
• Experience recruiting within a production/engineering/manufacturing environment is essential
• Must demonstrate innovative ways of attracting talent
• Valid drivers license and own transport

Qualifying Attributes

• Well-spoken with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion are essential when dealing with people
• Excellent Professional and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage demanding workload in a pressurised environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to think on your feet
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Time management and organizational skills
• Highly motivated and committed
• Innovative, analytical and detail orientated
• Able to manage time and resources

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.