Recruitment Consultant - South Africa

The Global Talent Co.; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to lead hiring efforts for innovative startups. This role emphasizes sourcing talent, delivering a great candidate experience, and developing recruitment strategies while working remotely in South Africa. If you're passionate about recruitment and want to make a global impact, apply now!

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in recruitment, preferably in a remote tech environment.
• Experience in marketing or tech roles is advantageous.
• Proven track record of maintaining long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage talent across multiple platforms.
• Conduct in-depth screening interviews.
• Manage recruitment pipelines through applicant tracking systems.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Relationship Building

Process-oriented

Proficiency in ATS

Knowledge of AI Tools

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Recruitment Software

Job description

Recruitment Consultant

Full- Time (40hrs per week) Remote, South Africa

The Global Talent Co is a leading community for the top 5% remote marketing talent.

We match great talent with some of the US and Europe's most promising and attractive technology companies.

This role will be to work with a diverse portfolio of companies, utilizing your expertise to build high-performing teams across various industries. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to showcase your talents from the comfort of your home.

About the Company

Join a fast-growing remote-first company on a mission to connect global marketing talent with the world’s most promising tech companies. The Global Talent Co is a vibrant community of professionals who believe talent is borderless. Headquartered virtually with a global footprint, we work with exciting clients across the US and Europe. If you’re looking to be part of a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team making waves in the global talent space—this is the place for you.

About the Role

As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll lead end-to-end hiring for some of the most innovative startups and scaleups in the world. Your focus will be on sourcing exceptional talent, delivering an outstanding candidate experience, and serving as a trusted partner to our clients. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first environment, brings a process-driven mindset, and is excited to use cutting-edge tools and insights to build hiring strategies. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining high client satisfaction while supporting business growth through efficient, people-first recruitment and talent management.

Responsibilities:

• Source and engage top talent across multiple platforms, including job boards, social media, and professional networks.

• Conduct in-depth screening interviews to assess candidate skills, experience, and fit.

• Manage and optimise recruitment pipelines through applicant tracking systems.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define hiring needs and recruitment strategies.

• Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor in their talent journey.

• Ensure a seamless and inclusive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

• Support onboarding activities including background screening and training coordination.

• Monitor recruitment performance metrics to improve outcomes and inform strategy.

• Stay compliant with relevant employment laws and uphold best practices.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in recruitment, preferably within a remote or tech-driven environment.

• Experience recruiting for marketing and/or tech roles is highly advantageous.

• Proven track record of building and maintaining long-term client relationships through trust, service, and delivery.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruitment software.

• Deep knowledge of AI tools and emerging technologies in recruitment—you stay current on industry trends and best practices.

• Experience optimising recruitment processes that improve efficiency and drive better outcomes.

• Highly organised with a strong ability to prioritise and manage multiple roles simultaneously.

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for delivering excellent results.

• Commitment to ethical recruiting practices and inclusive hiring.

If you are a relationship-driven recruiter who’s passionate about people, process, and progress—apply now to join a collaborative, high-impact team building the future of work!

At The Global Talent Co our mission is to bridge the gap between leading global tech companies and amazing global talent. We believe everyone deserves equal access to opportunities, regardless of the country they are born in.