Recruitment Consultant/Full Cycle Recruiter | South Africa (Remote)

We are seeking a dedicated and organized Recruitment Consultant to join our team at Pear Tree. In this remote role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and managing offers. You will work closely with clients to understand their hiring needs, provide market insights, and ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment experience. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to build lasting client and candidate relationships are essential for success in this position.

Note: When submitting your application, please include a video introduction. Applications with a video introduction will be prioritised.

Position: Recruitment Consultant
Salary: ZAR 18,300 to ZAR 21,500 per month
Working Hours & Conditions: SA business hours; Mondays to Fridays, 8:00AM to 5:00PM SA Time; full-time (remote)
Holidays: TBD

ABOUT THE ROLE

As for the role, the Recruitment Consultant manages the full end-to-end hiring lifecycle, from initial sourcing and internal assessments to final placement and client coordination. The position requires a high-energy professional capable of hitting monthly placement targets while maintaining a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

A - SOURCING AND INTERVIEWING

  • Source candidates use various search methods (top 3-4 platforms used) to build a robust candidate pipeline
  • Pre-screen candidates by reviewing resumes and through phone screening to assess their relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience, and aptitudes which best fit for partners/clients.
  • Conduct internal assessments - Pre-Screening, Grammar, and Initial interviews
    • Prepare profiles, resumes and correspondence to forward to clients regarding fit candidates and requesting references and checking the appropriateness of candidates
    • Manage the overall interview and selection process.


B - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • Define job description and document specifications
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
  • Monitor projects once launched (job roles) and track progress until project completion
  • Coordinate with Recruitment Managers for project updates and reports
    • Prepare and submit project status reports to Recruitment Managers
    • Report and escalate projects to Recruitment Managers as needed


C - CANDIDATE MANAGEMENT

  • Keep candidates warm by providing updates on job postings
    • Inform candidates about the results of their assessments/interviews


D - CLIENT MANAGEMENT

  • Communicate with clients to get a clear view on their hiring needs and organizational goals
  • Build rapport with the clients and develop long-term client relationships
  • Present shortlisted candidates to the clients
  • Make arrangements/scheduling candidates with the client POC for Hiring manager’s interview
  • Closely coordinate with partners/clients regarding status updates of the candidates and making recommendations to hiring managers


E - INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

  • Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices.
  • Develop a sustainable candidate lead strategy.


F - OTHERS

  • Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or Recruiter with full end-to-end recruitment responsibility
  • Mandatory experience recruiting for UK clients
  • Demonstrated experience sourcing and hiring roles within the mortgage industry, including:
    • Mortgage Brokers
    • Credit Analysts
    • Loan Processors
    • Parabrokers
  • Strong client management experience, with the ability to manage multiple client accounts and build long-term relationships
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven recruitment environment
  • Experience working in or supporting an Australian recruitment agency is highly preferred
  • Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean search, and other sourcing tools
  • Familiarity with Australian hiring practices, recruitment processes, and market expectations
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously
  • Experience using ATS platforms such as Workable, and Hubspot (CRM)
  • Ability to work remotely and align with Australian business hours

Benefits
  • Base Salary
  • Incentives/Commissions on placements
  • HMO after 3 months
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