Talent Acquisition Consultant

Gigway Pty; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A pioneering recruitment platform is looking for Talent Acquisition Consultants who will source, vet, and place freelancers with clients. The role involves building a talent pool, driving business development, and achieving placement targets. Candidates should have a degree in HR or business and 1–3 years of experience. Compensation is commission-based, offering remote work opportunities and incentives for business development.

Benefits

Commission for successful placements

Incentives for business development

Remote work flexibility

Growth opportunities within the company

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of recruitment, talent acquisition, or sales experience.
• Ability to work in a hybrid / remote environment and startup culture.

Responsibilities

• Source and vet freelancers for clients.
• Prospect new clients for freelance talent.
• Match freelancers to client projects effectively.

Skills

Networking and relationship-building skills

Talent assessment

Negotiation skills

Self-driven and proactive

Familiarity with freelance platforms

Education

Diploma / Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

Company : GigWay (Pty) Ltd

Location : Hybrid (Pretoria + Remote)

Compensation : Commission-based (earn per successful placement + business development incentives)

About GigWay

GigWay is building the future of work in South Africa by connecting freelancers and businesses through our Talent Marketplace, Digital Services, and Connectivity solutions.

We help companies find the right talent, while empowering freelancers to access opportunities and training. We are looking for Talent Acquisition Consultants to join our team on a commission-driven basis.

This role is ideal for self-motivated recruiters or sales-driven professionals who want to grow their income while shaping the freelance economy.

Role Purpose

The Talent Acquisition Consultant will be responsible for sourcing, vetting, and placing freelancers with clients while also driving business development for GigWay Talent.

You will act as both a recruiter and a business development partner, ensuring the right talent matches the right opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Management

Build and maintain a pool of vetted freelancers across priority roles (e.g., IT, creative, business, admin, and digital services).

Screen and interview potential freelancers to ensure quality standards.

Assist freelancers with onboarding and setting up profiles on GigWay's platform.

Client & Business Development

Prospect and acquire new clients who need freelance talent.

Pitch GigWay Talent as a reliable solution for flexible hiring.

Manage client relationships and ensure placements meet their needs.

Cross-sell additional GigWay services (training, digital products, connectivity).

Placement & Performance

Match freelancers to client projects effectively and quickly.

Follow up on placements to ensure client satisfaction and freelancer performance.

Achieve monthly placement and revenue targets.

Requirements & Qualifications

Diploma / Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (preferred).

1–3 years of recruitment, talent acquisition, or sales experience.

Familiarity with freelance, gig work, or recruitment platforms is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

Ability to identify and assess strong talent.

Negotiation and closing skills.

Self-driven, proactive, and motivated by commission.

Comfortable with hybrid / remote work and startup environments.

What We Offer

Commission for each successful freelancer placement.

Additional incentives for business development (bringing in new client accounts).

Freedom to work remotely while attending key in-person sessions / meetings.

Opportunity to grow into a Lead Talent Consultant or Talent Manager role as GigWay scales.

Be part of a platform that is reshaping the way South Africans work.