Recruitment Consultant - Specialist Placements

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission

Niche recruitment specialization

Career advancement

Collaborative team in Benoni

Direct client impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a dedicated Recruitment Consultant to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for specialist roles. You will build strong relationships with candidates and clients, and deliver tailored recruitment solutions within a local market.

This on-site role emphasizes market knowledge and client service excellence in Gauteng. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in recruitment, with success filling hard-to-fill positions, and proficiency with ATS and sourcing

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience in specialist or niche markets.
• Proven success recruiting for challenging and hard-to-fill positions.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and employment legislation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and candidates at all levels.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Gauteng job market is beneficial.
• Proactive, driven and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for specialist and niche roles across various industries.
• Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies to identify and attract highly skilled professionals.
• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews and assessments to evaluate technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Understand client business needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Utilize recruitment databases, job boards, and networking to source candidates.
• Negotiate offers and manage the pre-boarding process.
• Stay informed about industry trends and market intelligence.
• Contribute to the positive reputation and growth of our client in Benoni.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Interviewing candidates

ATS proficiency

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Sourcing strategies

Multi-tasking

Industry awareness

Drives results

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading Recruitment Consultancy operating in **Benoni, Gauteng**, is seeking a dedicated Recruitment Consultant to focus on specialist placements. This role is integral to our client's success, requiring an individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for connecting specialized talent with niche opportunities. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for highly skilled professionals, building strong relationships with both candidates and clients. This is an on-site position based in **Benoni**, offering direct engagement within the local business community. The ideal candidate will possess excellent market knowledge and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for specialist and niche roles across various industries.
• Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies to identify and attract highly skilled professionals.
• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews and assessments to evaluate technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Understand client business needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Utilize recruitment databases, job boards, and networking to source candidates.
• Negotiate offers and manage the pre-boarding process.
• Stay informed about industry trends and market intelligence.
• Contribute to the positive reputation and growth of our client in **Benoni**.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience, preferably with a focus on specialist or niche markets.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for challenging and hard-to-fill positions.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employment legislation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with clients and candidates at all levels.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the **Gauteng** job market is beneficial.
• Proactive, driven, and results-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Opportunity to specialize in niche recruitment markets.
• Work within a respected and established Recruitment Consultancy.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative team environment in **Benoni**.
• Direct impact on client success through talent acquisition.