International Recruiter

Location

South Africa

Employment Type

Contract

Location Type

Remote

Department

HRRecruiting


Location: Fully Remote (South Africa)

The Mission: Hire smart, hungry, humble people.

About Blacksmith Agency (BSA)

Blacksmith is a design-forward web agency specializing in WordPress development for mid-market and enterprise clients. We’re a sharp, fast-moving team of 40+ strategists, designers, developers, and PMs. We move quickly, hire intentionally, and care deeply about cultural and performance fit. We don't just "fill seats"—we build an elite team.

The Role

We are looking for a Recruiter with ~2+ years of full-cycle experience who is ready to take the next big step in their career. You aren't just a "resume screener"; you are a brand ambassador and a talent scout.

You’ll own the hiring process from start to finish, partnering directly with our executive team to find top-tier talent across Sales, Design, Development, and Strategy. This is a role for someone who has a "recruiter’s instinct," loves the chase of a passive candidate, and wants to work in an environment where their impact is visible every single day.

What You’ll Do

  • Own the Cycle: Manage everything from the initial intake call with leadership to the final offer letter.

  • Global Sourcing: Find and engage talent across the U.S., LATAM, India, and beyond. You know where the best people hang out (and it’s not always on LinkedIn).

  • High-Touch Experience: Ensure every candidate, whether they get the job or not, has a seamless, respectful, and "Blacksmith-standard" experience.

  • Cultural Vetting: Evaluate candidates for more than just skills. You’ll be the first line of defense in ensuring every hire is a cultural and performance fit.

  • Pipeline Building: Maintain a "warm bench" of freelancers and full-time talent so we can move fast when a new project kicks off.

  • Keep us Organised: Maintain a clean, data-driven pipeline in our ATS (Ashby/Lever) and keep hiring managers in the loop.

Who You Are

  • 2+ years of experience: You’ve run full-cycle recruiting, ideally in a tech, digital, or creative agency environment.

  • A High-Accountability Mindset: You don't need to be micromanaged. You deliver results because you take pride in your work.

  • Global Perspective: You’re comfortable navigating different time zones and cultural nuances in hiring.

  • Tech-Savvy: You’re at home in an ATS and love a streamlined, automated workflow.

  • Excellent Communicator: You can write a cold outreach email that actually gets a response and lead an interview that leaves a candidate impressed.

Bonus Points

  • You have a background in a design or creative field.

  • You have experience building or refining hiring "playbooks."

What’s In It For You?

  • Full Autonomy: We trust your judgment. You’ll have the space to run your process.

  • Direct Access: You’ll work closely with a responsive, decisive leadership team. No layers of bureaucracy.

  • Flexibility: Work from anywhere. As long as the results are there, we don't watch the clock.

  • Impact: You will literally be the person who builds the future of Blacksmith.

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