Recruitment Consultant - Graduate Placements

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonuses

Training and development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an energetic Recruitment Consultant specialized in Graduate Placements. You will build a strong pipeline of talented graduates and facilitate placements with client companies across sectors, all from a fully remote setup.

Join a flexible, home-based team and leverage university partnerships, campus events, and digital hiring tools to launch early careers with impact. This role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field.
• Experience in recruitment, HR, or talent acquisition, with a focus on early careers preferred.
• Strong understanding of graduate career aspirations and the entry-level job market.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote environment.
• Proficiency with ATS and other recruitment technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with universities and career services departments.
• Source and attract high-potential graduate candidates through online channels, job fairs, and campus events.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates for graduate roles.
• Coordinate interview schedules and manage communication between candidates and clients.
• Provide guidance and support to graduates throughout the application and onboarding process.
• Track placement metrics and contribute to reporting on graduate recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Graduate recruitment

Remote collaboration

ATS proficiency

Communication skills

University networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field

Tools

ATS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Recruitment Consultant specializing in Graduate Placements to join their fully remote team. This role focuses on connecting ambitious graduates with exciting entry-level career opportunities across various sectors. You will manage the recruitment process from sourcing graduates through university partnerships and job boards, to screening, interviewing, and facilitating placements with our client companies. Operating remotely, you will leverage digital communication tools and networking strategies to build a strong pipeline of talent. This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about launching careers and thriving in a flexible, home-based work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with universities and career services departments.
• Source and attract high-potential graduate candidates through online channels, job fairs, and campus events.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates for graduate roles.
• Coordinate interview schedules and manage communication between candidates and clients.
• Provide guidance and support to graduates throughout the application and onboarding process.
• Track placement metrics and contribute to reporting on graduate recruitment initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in recruitment, HR, or talent acquisition, with a focus on early careers preferred.
• Strong understanding of graduate career aspirations and the entry-level job market.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable and effective working in a fully remote environment.
• Proficiency with ATS and other recruitment technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Full flexibility of a fully remote position, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape the early careers of talented graduates.
• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.