Talent Acquisition Resourcer / Recruitment Administrator

SUMMARY:
Talent Acquisition Resourcer / Recruitment Administrator

POSITION INFO:

 Job Title: Talent Acquisition Resourcer / Recruitment Administrator

Location: Remote-based (Cape Town residents only)
Salary: R25,000 per month (Gross)
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable
Reports To: Recruitment Manager / Talent Acquisition Lead

Role Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Resourcer / Recruitment Administrator to support our growing recruitment team. This hybrid role is ideal for someone with a strong ability to source and screen high-quality candidates (70%), while also excelling in administrative tasks (30%) that keep the recruitment process smooth and professional.
You’ll work remotely but must reside in Cape Town for occasional in-person meetings, training, or team events.

Key Responsibilities:

Resourcing (70%)
• Source candidates across various job boards, LinkedIn, social media, Boolean searches, and referrals.
• Post and manage job advertisements across multiple platforms.
• Screen and shortlist candidates based on role-specific criteria.
• Conduct initial telephone/virtual interviews to assess suitability.
• Maintain and grow talent pools for hard-to-fill or frequently recruited roles.
• Provide market insights, candidate availability, and salary benchmarking support.
• Proactively headhunt passive candidates and manage candidate pipelines.
• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate ATS (e.g., Placement Partner, Manatal, etc.).
• Liaise with recruitment consultants and hiring managers to understand vacancies and job specs.

Recruitment Administration (30%)
• Professionally format CVs according to internal standards.
• Create compelling candidate cover pages/summaries for client submissions.
• Coordinate and book interviews between candidates and clients.
• Draft and send interview confirmations and reminders.
• Conduct telephonic reference checks and compile reports.
• Track all recruitment activity and status updates in the ATS or CRM.
• Assist with background check coordination (criminal, credit, qualifications).
• Manage the recruitment inbox and respond to candidate queries.

Required Experience & Skills:
• 2+ years’ experience in a recruitment/resourcing or admin support role.
• Proven experience with online sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, PNet, Careers24, Indeed, etc.).
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Manatal, Placement Partner).
• High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and document formatting.
• Ability to write clearly and professionally (candidate summaries, emails, etc.).
• Exceptional organisational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking and time-management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:
• Recruitment agency or RPO experience.
• Experience with technical, finance, or IT roles.
• Knowledge of South African labour market and compliance (POPIA, reference check procedures, etc.).

Personal Attributes:
• Results-driven, resourceful, and proactive.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude and client-service mindset.
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:
• Competitive salary of R25,000 per month.
• 100% remote work (with occasional in-person meetups in Cape Town).
• Supportive team and a culture of growth and learning.
• Exposure to diverse industries, clients, and vacancies.
• Career development pathways into Recruitment Consultant or Talent Specialist roles.