Recruitment Researcher

M0ve; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Cape Town seeks a motivated Junior Recruiter to support internal hiring and client projects. This role offers a unique chance to learn hands-on from experienced recruiters while engaging in all aspects of the recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing candidates and conducting market research. Ideal for recent graduates eager to start a career in recruiting, it provides a structured training environment and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Remote working environment

Structured training and mentorship

Clear progression pathway

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and identifying potential candidates.
• Screening CVs and supporting interview scheduling.
• Building candidate pipelines and supporting recruiters.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Curious about people and careers

Proactive team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We’re Move — an embedded talent consultancy on a mission to evolve how the world’s businesses recruit. We work with some of the most innovative organisations out there, from crypto change‑makers, Google-backed unicorns, and some of the best and brightest in Fintech and SaaS.

We’re looking for a motivated and curious Junior Recruiter to join our team in Cape Town. This role will support both Move’s internal hiring and client recruitment projects, making it a unique opportunity to learn hands‑on from experienced recruiters while contributing to live work.

You’ll gain exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing and market research to candidate engagement and employer branding. This is an ideal role for a recent graduate who wants to kick‑start their career in recruitment and talent.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Sourcing and identifying potential candidates across LinkedIn, job boards, and referrals.
• Screening CVs and supporting with interview scheduling.
• Assisting with Move’s internal hiring needs.
• Building candidate pipelines and supporting recruiters on client projects.
• Conducting market research and talent mapping.
• Updating and maintaining recruitment systems (ATS) and reporting.
• Supporting employer branding initiatives (content, events, campaigns).
• Learning core recruitment skills through structured training and mentorship.

Requirements

• A recent graduate (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Curious about people, careers, and businesses.
• Comfortable using LinkedIn and social media professionally.
• Resilient, resourceful, and eager to learn.
• A proactive team player, adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Based in Cape Town, with the ability to work in a remote setup.

Nice To Have (but Not Essential)

• Experience from internships, part‑time jobs, or university societies.
• Any exposure to recruitment, HR, or people‑related work.

Benefits

Salary: up to R15k-18k per month ctc, depending on experience.

• Remote working environment (Cape Town-based).
• Structured training, mentorship, and exposure to client projects.
• Clear progression pathway into Talent Partner roles.
• A supportive, collaborative team culture.