Remote Recruitment Specialist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Access to recruitment technology

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Recruitment Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment for a diversified client portfolio from a fully distributed team in South Africa. You will source, engage, and place top talent using digital tools and virtual communication to build strong relationships.

In this role you will conduct virtual interviews, assessments, and coordinate with clients to ensure candidate alignment with needs and culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment consultancy or talent acquisition.
• Demonstrated success in remote, independent workload management.
• Strong online communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter and virtual collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of the South African job market and modern recruitment practices.
• Strong organizational and proactive, results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead full recruitment lifecycle from client brief to candidate placement remotely.
• Use advanced sourcing techniques and digital platforms to identify candidates.
• Conduct virtual interviews and assessments to match client needs and culture.
• Build and maintain professional client relationships via virtual channels.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the remote journey.
• Meet and exceed performance metrics and placement goals remotely.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Remote work proficiency

Strong communication

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Remote Recruitment Specialist to join their fully distributed team. This critical role involves managing the end-to-end recruitment process for a diverse portfolio of clients, operating entirely from a remote location. You will be responsible for sourcing, engaging, and placing top talent across South Africa, leveraging digital tools and your expertise to build strong virtual relationships. This is an exceptional opportunity for a self-motivated professional who excels in an independent, remote work setting and is passionate about making a significant impact in the world of talent acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial client brief to successful candidate placement, in a remote capacity.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques and digital platforms to identify and attract qualified candidates.
• Conduct thorough virtual interviews and candidate assessments to ensure alignment with client needs and company culture.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients through effective virtual communication.
• Ensure a positive and seamless candidate experience throughout the remote recruitment journey.
• Meet and exceed established performance metrics and placement goals within a fully remote structure.

Requirements

• Proven experience in recruitment consultancy, talent acquisition, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated success in working independently and managing workload effectively in a remote setting.
• Exceptional online communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and virtual collaboration tools.
• A deep understanding of the South African job market and modern recruitment practices.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive, results-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with attractive performance-based incentives.
• Enjoy the ultimate flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology and virtual resources.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a distributed team.
• Be a valued member of an innovative and supportive recruitment consultancy.