Recruitment Officer

Pronel Personnel; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR division is seeking a Recruitment Officer to manage the end-to-end recruitment process. The role demands ongoing candidate communication, interview scheduling, and collaboration with hiring managers. Ideal candidates will possess a tertiary qualification and at least 3 years’ recruitment experience in a similar industry. The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and ATS, coupled with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Strong understanding of labour laws and recruitment practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Organise and schedule interviews and manage candidate communication.
• Create and post job advertisements across various platforms.
• Conduct reference checks and prepare employment offers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Our client is in the process of growing their HR division and have a need to place the following:

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 hiring manager feedback
• 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 365 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 to be emailed to [e-mail]

note: This role is based in Pietermaritzburg