Recruitment Consultant - Graduate & Entry-Level

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Hybrid work arrangement

Training and development

Soweto office mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Recruitment Consultant to focus on graduate and entry-level placements from Soweto. You will identify candidates, guide them through the recruitment process, and build relationships with companies across Gauteng.

This hybrid role combines office collaboration with remote engagement, offers training and mentorship, and supports shaping careers of emerging talent.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recruitment, HR, or related field.
• Strong understanding of the graduate job market in South Africa.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse candidate pools.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and online platforms.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview graduate and entry-level candidates for a variety of positions.
• Build relationships with universities, colleges, and career centers to identify talent pools.
• Manage the recruitment process from application to offer, providing guidance and support to candidates.
• Partner with clients to understand their entry-level hiring needs and talent requirements.
• Utilize recruitment software and social media platforms to attract and engage with early-career professionals.
• Organize and participate in career fairs and recruitment events (both virtual and in-person).

Skills

Recruitment experience

Graduate market knowledge

Interpersonal skills

ATS proficiency

Organizational skills

Tools

ATS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic recruitment consultancy, is seeking an enthusiastic Recruitment Consultant to focus on graduate and entry-level placements from their Soweto office. This role is vital for connecting emerging talent with opportunities across various industries in Gauteng . You will be responsible for identifying potential candidates, guiding them through the recruitment process, and fostering relationships with companies looking to build their future workforce. This hybrid role offers a mix of collaborative office-based work and flexible remote engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview graduate and entry-level candidates for a variety of positions.
• Build relationships with universities, colleges, and career centers to identify talent pools.
• Manage the recruitment process from application to offer, providing guidance and support to candidates.
• Partner with clients to understand their entry-level hiring needs and talent requirements.
• Utilize recruitment software and social media platforms to attract and engage with early-career professionals.
• Organize and participate in career fairs and recruitment events (both virtual and in-person).

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in recruitment, HR, or a related field, with a passion for early-career talent.
• Strong understanding of the graduate job market in South Africa .
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse candidate pools.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and online platforms.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple candidate pipelines.
• Experience or interest in working within a hybrid model.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid working arrangement providing work-life balance.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape the careers of emerging talent.
• Supportive team environment and mentorship in our Soweto office.