Senior Recruitment Associate

Csg Resourcing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Associate to drive growth in their Medical & Healthcare recruitment division. This role involves business development, full-cycle recruitment for specialized positions, and building a strong network of candidates. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of agency recruitment experience and a proven track record in winning business through consultative sales. Join us to make an impact in the life sciences and healthcare industries.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in agency recruitment, focusing on business development.
• Proven track record in winning new business, with consultative sales skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, engaging confidently with various stakeholders.
• High energy, results-oriented with strong resilience.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage target clients within the medical sector.
• Win new business through targeted outreach and networking.
• Manage the entire recruitment process for specialized positions.
• Build and maintain a strong network of candidates and provide guidance.
• Develop expertise in the medical and healthcare sectors for market leadership.

Skills

Business development

Full-cycle recruitment

Client engagement

Market leadership

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Introduction

The firm is launching a new, specialized Medical & Healthcare recruitment pod to meet the sustained and growing demand in South Africa's life sciences and healthcare industries.

We are looking for an experienced, driven Senior Recruitment Associate to play a pivotal role in establishing and growing this division. This is a unique opportunity to build a desk from the ground up in a high‑growth market, leveraging the existing established infrastructure, processes, and reputation.

You will be at the forefront of our expansion into the Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Healthcare Provider sectors, operating a full‑degree consultant model.

Responsibilities

• Business Development: Proactively identify and engage target clients within the medical sector, including multinational pharmaceutical corporations, global medical device leaders, and major private healthcare groups.
• Client Engagement: Win new business through targeted outreach, cold calling, and building your professional network.
• Full‑Cycle Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment process, from taking detailed job briefs to sourcing, screening, and shortlisting high‑caliber candidates for roles such as Sales Representatives, Quality Officers, Field Service Engineers, and other specialized positions.
• Candidate Management: Build and maintain a strong network of candidates, providing expert career advice, interview coaching, and managing the offer and onboarding process to ensure a seamless experience.
• Market Leadership: Develop a deep understanding of the medical and healthcare sectors, positioning yourself and the firm as the go‑to recruitment experts in this space.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Essential: A minimum of 5‑10 years of experience in an agency recruitment environment, operating a full‑degree desk with a strong focus on business development.
• Proven Success: A demonstrable track record of winning new business through persistent and consultative sales activities, including cold calling.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to engage confidently with executive contacts and specialized professionals.
• Drive & Resilience: A high‑energy, results‑oriented individual who thrives under pressure, works with a sense of urgency, and can skillfully overcome objections.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient with IT systems, social media (especially professional networking platforms for business development), and experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Industry Experience (Preferred): While direct experience in medical or pharmaceutical recruitment is highly advantageous, we welcome applications from strong full‑degree recruiters with a genuine interest and a demonstrated ability to master new technical sectors.
• Logistics: Valid driver's license and own reliable transport are non‑negotiable.