Remote Recruitment Consultant - Graduate & Entry-Level

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote role

Career development

Supportive team

Training resources

Talent pipeline in Gauteng incl. Sowet

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Recruitment Consultant focused on graduate and entry-level placements. You will manage the full recruitment cycle from sourcing to onboarding, entirely remotely, and tailor strategies with universities and clients to attract emerging talent.

The role emphasizes strong remote communication, candidate engagement, and proactive organization to handle multiple vacancies. A passion for early-career development and flexible, remote work is desired.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in recruitment, with a preference for graduate or entry-level recruitment.
• Strong ability to engage and assess young professionals at the start of their careers.
• Excellent remote communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Familiarity with online sourcing tools and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• A proactive and organized approach to managing multiple vacancies and candidate pipelines.
• Enthusiasm for talent development and a passion for helping individuals start their careers.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview recent graduates and entry-level candidates for a wide array of roles.
• Develop relationships with universities, colleges, and career services to attract top emerging talent.
• Partner with clients to understand their needs for junior talent and shape effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage the entire recruitment process for entry-level positions, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and clients.
• Provide guidance and support to candidates throughout their job search and onboarding.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports to clients and management.

Skills

Remote comms

Candidate engagement

Interviewing

Sourcing

Relationship-building

Time management

Multitasking

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy, is seeking an enthusiastic Remote Recruitment Consultant to focus on graduate and entry-level placements. This is a fantastic opportunity to build careers by connecting ambitious young talent with exciting opportunities across various sectors. You will operate entirely remotely, managing candidate engagement, client relationships, and the full recruitment cycle from sourcing to onboarding. The role is perfect for someone passionate about talent development and seeking a flexible, remote-first career path within recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview recent graduates and entry-level candidates for a wide array of roles.
• Develop relationships with universities, colleges, and career services to attract top emerging talent.
• Partner with clients to understand their needs for junior talent and shape effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage the entire recruitment process for entry-level positions, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and clients.
• Provide guidance and support to candidates throughout their job search and onboarding.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports to clients and management.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in recruitment, with a preference for experience with graduate or entry-level recruitment.
• Strong ability to engage and assess young professionals at the start of their careers.
• Excellent remote communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Familiarity with online sourcing tools and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• A proactive and organized approach to managing multiple vacancies and candidate pipelines.
• Enthusiasm for talent development and a passion for helping individuals start their careers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives on placements.
• Fully remote role offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape the early careers of many professionals.
• Be part of a supportive and dynamic virtual recruitment team.
• Access to training and development resources focused on early-career talent acquisition.
• Help fuel the talent pipeline for businesses in the vibrant Gauteng region, including Soweto .