Recruitment Consultant

University Of Fort Hare; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A managed care organisation is seeking a Recruitment Consultant in Pretoria to manage end-to-end recruitment for healthcare roles. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in healthcare, with a strong understanding of the industry’s staffing needs and best practices. Responsibilities include collaborating with HR, sourcing candidates, and ensuring a smooth hiring process.

Benefits

Medical scheme

Provident fund

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in recruitment, preferably in healthcare.
• Experience in personality screening: Gallup, enneagram or psychometric assessments.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job posting and screening.
• Collaborate with HR Manager to understand staffing requirements.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for healthcare roles.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Education

National Diploma or bachelor's degree in human resources

Job description

Overview

Our client, a managed care organisation specialising in customised integrated health risk and clinical management services, is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to join their team at their Pretoria branch.

Job Purpose

To manage and execute the end-to-end recruitment process to attract, assess, and hire qualified talent across The Group.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the HR Manager and department heads to understand current and future staffing requirements.

Develop, implement, and continuously improve recruitment strategies tailored to the healthcare and managed care sectors.

Draft or review job descriptions and advertisements in collaboration with line managers to ensure clarity and alignment with hiring needs.

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job posting, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.

Proactively source candidates through various channels.

Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs, with a strong focus on hard-to-fill clinical roles (e.g. Case Managers, Pre‑Authorisation Consultants, and other healthcare professionals).

Coordinate and conduct interviews alongside relevant hiring managers.

Conduct reference checks and complete pre‑employment verifications.

Facilitate a smooth onboarding process by liaising with payroll, training, and IT departments.

Ensure all recruitment processes are compliant with medical industry regulations and internal organisational policies.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records and generate regular reports on key hiring metrics and trends.

Promote the organisation as an employer of choice within the healthcare and managed care industries.

Contribute to the creation and execution of recruitment marketing content and campaigns.

Support post‑hire activities, including onboarding assistance and regular check‑ins during the first 90 days to ensure successful integration and retention.

Deliver an exceptional candidate experience by ensuring clear, timely, and supportive communication throughout the recruitment process.

Assist with administrative tasks and special projects in support of the recruitment team's goals.

Qualifications & Experience

National Diploma or bachelor's degree in human resources, or related field.

Minimum 5 years' experience in recruitment, preferably within healthcare, medical aid, or managed care environment.

Experience in personality screening: Gallup, enneagram or psychometric assessments etc.

Confidentiality and professionalism.

Knowledge of recruitment best practices.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

High attention to detail and organisational ability.

Ability to manage multiple vacancies and stakeholders simultaneously.

Strong understanding of the healthcare industry and its staffing needs.

On Offer Salary

Subject to experience, market related Cost to Company (includes benefits like medical scheme, provident fund etc.).

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