Recruitment Officer – (HR Officer)

World Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global development institution is seeking a Recruitment Officer in Johannesburg to drive the full recruitment lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong team collaboration, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills. This role promises the opportunity to work within an impactful organization focused on eliminating poverty and fostering prosperity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Medical, life and disability insurance

Paid leave, including parental leave

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 5 years of recruitment experience.
• Proven experience in sourcing talent for difficult-to-fill roles.
• Excellent teamwork and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle recruitment process.
• Engage with hiring teams to understand needs and policies.
• Source candidates through multiple channels.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Sourcing talent

Teamwork

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Verbal communication in English

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Recruitment Officer – (HR Officer)

Job #: req33833 Organization: IFC Sector: Human Resources Grade: GF Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Johannesburg,South Africa Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): French Closing Date: 8/19/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC’s Human Resources (HR) Department provides strategic partnership to the business to develop and implement workforce strategies. The HR department includes three Centers of Expertise (COEs) -- Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness, Global Talent Acquisition & Mobility, and Talent & Incentives – and two Client Services teams providing support to HQ and regions.
A Recruitment Officer position is available in one of the two listed regional offices in Africa (Johannesburg, South Africa, or Dakar, Senegal) to support the implementation of an end-to-end recruitment model in the region. This role reports to the Talent Acquisition Team Lead, who is based in Washington, D.C.
Duties and Accountabilities • Own and drive the full lifecycle recruitment process from job posting to candidate onboarding for requisitions in the region, in collaboration with the Recruitment Officer based in Lagos, Nigeria. • Ensure adherence to metrics on time to fill, workforce plan completion, diversity of hires, Hiring Manager experience, and candidate experience. • Engage early and frequently with hiring teams to understand client needs, advise on recruitment policies and procedures, help determine selection committee. composition, provide best practice assessment methods, and set timelines and roles. • Source candidates from talent pipelines and through proactive sourcing using multiple channels, including internal referrals, alumni networks, social media, outreach events, and online campaigns. • Review Recruitment Coordinators' resume longlisting to ensure quality control and facilitate shortlisting and assessments. • Provide a positive candidate experience by ensuring a clear and transparent process, timely communication, and incorporating candidate feedback. • Collaborate with the HR Client Services team to determine salary offers, obtain relevant approvals, and communicate the offer and benefits to candidates. • Track, analyze, and interpret relevant metrics to develop and inform strategies to meet recruitment goals. • Manage relationships with regional recruitment search firms and agencies. • Oversee recruitment drives and batch hiring processes for the region. • Organize and participate in talent outreach events in the region, such as webinars, career fairs, and campus visits to actively promote IFC as an employer of choice and identify prospective talent. • Oversee the work of the Recruitment Coordinator, providing coaching and mentoring.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree with at least 5 years of recruitment experience, ideally gained within the region, preferably at an international organization or large corporate environment such as an investment bank, consulting, or accounting firm. • Proven experience in sourcing talent for difficult-to-fill roles. • Deep familiarity with regional talent pools and labor trends. • Experience recruiting across multiple countries in Africa is a plus, as is experience recruiting in “fragile, conflict-afflicted or violent” (FCV) countries in the region. • Excellent teamwork and collaborative skills across boundaries, with the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with managers, staff, and candidates at all levels. • Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and deliver pragmatic, structured solutions to client/business needs. • High levels of integrity, tact, and discretion in managing sensitive and confidential information. • Superb planning, coordination, and organizational skills, along with strong presentation abilities. • Results-driven with a positive attitude, high degree of initiative, and responsiveness. • Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and attend to details while staying focused on key priorities. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. French is considered an asset but is not mandatory. • Strong data analysis and interpretation skills. Can leverage data to build a strategy and are comfortable explaining metrics.

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