Senior Remote Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office support

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Recruitment Consultant to join a fully remote team supporting national clients from South Africa. You will manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle, build strong client relationships virtually, and use advanced sourcing to attract top talent across industries.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in recruitment, strong remote communication and ATS proficiency, and a proactive, self-motivated approach to delivering results in a distributed team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruitment consultancy experience, with remote work
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet performance benchmarks
• Excellent remote communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other digital recruitment platforms
• Self-motivated, proactive with a results-driven mindset

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete recruitment process for a varied client portfolio, from initial candidate identification to successful placement.
• Establish and nurture robust client relationships through effective virtual communication and engagement strategies.
• Employ advanced sourcing techniques to attract and secure high-caliber candidates across diverse industries.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, including competency-based interviews and reference verifications.
• Collaborate efficiently with remote colleagues and stakeholders to achieve project objectives and client satisfaction.

Skills

Remote recruitment

Sourcing techniques

Interviewing

Negotiation skills

ATS proficiency

Tools

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Remote Recruitment Consultant to join their expanding, fully remote workforce, supporting clients nationally, originating from Port Elizabeth. This position is perfect for an autonomous and driven recruiter who thrives in a virtual environment. You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle, cultivating strong client partnerships, and delivering exceptional talent acquisition services. The successful candidate will possess outstanding communication abilities, a comprehensive understanding of recruitment methodologies, and the capacity to succeed independently while actively participating in a collaborative, virtual team. This is a significant opportunity to advance your recruitment career with the advantages of remote employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete recruitment process for a varied client portfolio, from initial candidate identification to successful placement.
• Establish and nurture robust client relationships through effective virtual communication and engagement strategies.
• Employ advanced sourcing techniques to attract and secure high-caliber candidates across diverse industries.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, including competency-based interviews and reference verifications.
• Collaborate efficiently with remote colleagues and stakeholders to achieve project objectives and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in recruitment consultancy, with demonstrable experience working remotely.
• Proven capability to manage multiple recruitment assignments concurrently and achieve performance benchmarks.
• Excellent remote communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other digital recruitment platforms.
• High degree of self-motivation, proactivity, and a strong focus on delivering results.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive bonuses, structured for a remote role.
• Flexibility to work from any location within South Africa, with potential home office support.
• Access to state-of-the-art recruitment tools and comprehensive online professional development.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a growing remote team.
• An encouraging and unified virtual team environment that promotes collaboration and shared achievements.