Social Media Recruiter

University of Fort Hare; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Durban is seeking a Social Media Recruiter to enhance their talent acquisition efforts. This role requires strong communication and multitasking abilities, as well as proficiency in social media for recruiting. Candidates should have prior recruitment experience and a passion for sourcing talent. This is a permanent, fully in-office position based in Umhlanga, Durban.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in sourcing talent via social media platforms.
• Strong ability to conduct effective candidate searches.
• Excellent communication skills essential for candidate interaction.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates per client specifications.
• Build and maintain a candidate database.
• Conduct screening calls with potential candidates.
• Post jobs on various platforms.
• Manage candidate applications and references.

Skills

Proficiency in social media platforms for recruitment purposes

Strong research skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong report-writing skills

Time management skills

Ability to multitask effectively

Prior experience in recruitment

Job description

Commission, Market related

We are seeking a Social Media Recruiter to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent role within the recruitment industry. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sourcing talent, leveraging social media, and building relationships with clients and candidates alike.

Location: Umhlanga, Durban (fully in office)

Requirements

• Proficiency in social media platforms for recruitment purposes.
• Strong research skills and the ability to source candidates effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Time management skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Prior experience in recruitment will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Source both temporary and permanent candidates in line with client specifications and consultant requests.
• Build and maintain a robust candidate database.
• Use Boolean search logic and job boards to identify suitable candidates.
• Post job advertisements across various platforms, including the company website, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other job boards.
• Conduct screening calls with potential candidates.
• Present shortlisted CVs to consultants.
• Stay updated on consultants’ job specifications and client requirements.
• Communicate with clients on behalf of consultants as needed.
• Attend client visits with consultants when necessary.
• Arrange interviews and conduct pre-employment checks, such as criminal record verification.
• Pass potential leads to consultants through CV screening.
• Prepare CVs and process candidate applications according to recruitment procedures.
• Reference check shortlisted candidates before submitting CVs to clients.
• Submit weekly recruiter reports to the branch manager.
• Perform general administrative duties as required.