Job Title: Recruitment Consultant
Location: Mkondeni Pietermaritzburg
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, building strong relationships with clients and candidates, and delivering a high level of service. The ideal candidate will be motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients to understand their recruitment needs and provide tailored staffing solutions.
- Candidate Sourcing: Use a variety of channels (e.g., job boards, social media, direct sourcing, networking) to attract top talent for client vacancies.
- Job Matching: Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure they meet client requirements and organizational culture.
- End-to-End Recruitment Process: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from taking job briefs, sourcing and interviewing candidates, to managing the offer process and candidate onboarding.
- Negotiation & Offer Management: Negotiate salaries and terms of employment between clients and candidates, ensuring a smooth offer and acceptance process.
- Market Expertise: Keep up-to-date with industry trends, labour market conditions, and competitor activities to provide valuable insights to both clients and candidates.
- Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate records in the recruitment database, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and generate reports on recruitment activity and client satisfaction.
- Customer Service Excellence: Deliver a high standard of service to both clients and candidates, ensuring a positive recruitment experience.
- Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the client base, including meeting potential clients, attending industry events, and cold calling.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment or sales (preferably in a recruitment agency setting). Experience in multiple industries is a plus.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with people at all levels.
- Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills with the ability to handle sensitive or challenging situations.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work efficiently under pressure.
- IT Proficiency: Comfortable with using recruitment software, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing candidate and client information.
- Educational Background: A degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented attitude.
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
- Resilient and able to cope with rejection.
- Positive, professional, and ethical.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
What We Offer:
- Month Salary between R8000.00 to R10000.00 per month plus a comm. structure.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
