Recruitment Consultant - Healthcare Professionals

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and commission

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Office-based role in Bloemfontein

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Recruitment Consultant specializing in healthcare placement in Bloemfontein. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and admin staff for hospitals and clinics.

The role requires solid relationship-building with providers and a compassionate, communicative approach. This office-based position offers a stable environment with clear progression within the healthcare recruitment landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in healthcare recruitment.
• Experience recruiting GPs, Specialists, Nurses, Therapists.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of the South African healthcare system.
• Proactive, client-focused approach with quality service.
• Proficient in recruitment software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for healthcare professionals, from client brief to candidate placement and onboarding.
• Source qualified candidates via networks, healthcare job boards, and direct sourcing.
• Conduct screening interviews to assess qualifications and fit.
• Build relationships with healthcare facilities and hiring managers in Bloemfontein and surrounding areas.
• Provide market insights on salary benchmarks and recruitment strategies.
• Ensure processes comply with healthcare regulations and ethics.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, feedback, and offer negotiations.
• Maintain up-to-date candidate and client contact databases.
• Stay informed about industry changes and trends in healthcare recruitment.

Skills

Healthcare recruitment

Client relationships

Interviewing

Negotiation

Communication

Education

HR qualification (beneficial)

Tools

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected recruitment consultancy based in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking to recruit a dedicated Recruitment Consultant with a specialization in placing healthcare professionals. This role involves managing the end-to-end recruitment process for doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff for hospitals, clinics, and private practices. You will be responsible for building strong relationships with healthcare providers and attracting high-calibre medical talent. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach, and a thorough understanding of the healthcare recruitment landscape. This is an office-based role, offering a stable and structured work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for healthcare professionals, from understanding client needs to candidate placement and onboarding.
• Source qualified candidates through various channels, including professional networks, healthcare job boards, and direct sourcing methods.
• Conduct thorough screening interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and suitability for healthcare roles.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare facilities and hiring managers in Bloemfontein, Free State and surrounding areas.
• Provide expert advice to clients on market trends, salary benchmarks, and effective recruitment strategies for healthcare talent.
• Ensure all recruitment processes comply with relevant healthcare regulations and ethical standards.
• Facilitate interview scheduling, collect feedback, and manage offer negotiations.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of healthcare candidates and client contacts.
• Stay informed about advancements and changes within the healthcare industry.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience, with a clear focus on the healthcare sector.
• Proven ability to recruit for a variety of healthcare roles (e.g., GPs, Specialists, Nurses, Therapists).
• Strong understanding of the South African healthcare system and its unique recruitment challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with both healthcare professionals and client organisations.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and databases.
• A proactive and client-focused approach, with a commitment to quality service.
• Resilience and the ability to manage a high volume of requisitions.
• Relevant qualification in HR, healthcare, or a related field is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by placing essential healthcare professionals.
• Work within a supportive and professional team environment in Bloemfontein, Free State.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• Contribution to medical aid and pension fund.
• A stable, office-based role with clear career progression pathways.