Recruitment Officer

Executiveplacements.Com - The Job Portal; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Recruitment Officer in Pietermaritzburg to strengthen their HR division. The role entails managing the recruitment process, from scheduling interviews to conducting reference checks, to ensure a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate should possess a tertiary qualification in Human Resources and have at least three years of relevant experience in a similar environment, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and labour laws.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Organise and schedule interviews with all stakeholders.
• Manage ongoing communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Conduct reference checks and background verifications.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Job description

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Position Info :

Our client is expanding their HR division and is looking to fill the following position :

Recruitment Officer :

Roles and Responsibilities :

Organise and schedule interviews, ensuring all stakeholders—including candidates, hiring managers, and interview panels—are informed and well-prepared.

Follow up with candidates to confirm interview attendance and provide any necessary instructions or details.

Manage ongoing communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process to deliver a positive candidate experience.

Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, job specifications, and team culture.

Create and post job advertisements across relevant job boards, recruitment platforms, and social media channels.

Proactively source candidates through various channels such as LinkedIn, job portals, recruitment agencies, and networking events.

Maintain and regularly update the applicant tracking system and recruitment databases with accurate candidate information, interview notes, recruitment progress, and feedback from hiring managers.

Organise and manage candidate profiles, ensuring all details are current and easily accessible.

Conduct reference checks and background verifications, and prepare employment offers in line with company policies.

Assist in developing and maintaining employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.

Stay informed on industry trends and recruitment best practices to continuously improve hiring processes.

Generate recruitment reports and analytics for management review, providing insights into key metrics such as time-to-hire, candidate pipeline, and cost-per-hire.

Use recruitment data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.

Support onboarding activities by coordinating orientation schedules, preparing onboarding materials, and ensuring timely completion of all necessary documentation.

Act as a point of contact for new hires during onboarding to ensure a smooth and seamless transition into the organisation.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience :

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years' experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably within a similar industry.

Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and labour laws.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruitment software or applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.

Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive candidate and company information.

Suitable applications should be emailed to (contact email).

Note : This role is based in Pietermaritzburg.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Human Resources

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