128 Recruitment Assistant jobs in South Africa

About Us:
We’re a fast-growing lead generation company looking for a confident and organized Recruitment Specialist to join our team. You’ll play a key role in finding and attracting top talent, managing the recruitment process from start to finish, and keeping our operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Do:

• Write compelling job posts that attract the right candidates

• Screen resumes and applications quickly and effectively

• Conduct phone interviews and assess candidate fit

• Manage candidate databases and recruitment admin tasks at a fast pace

• Coordinate with hiring managers and keep the recruitment pipeline organized

• Support general HR/admin tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Confident on the phone and comfortable speaking with candidates

• Strong organizational and admin skills; can work quickly without sacrificing quality

• Experience with writing job ads and screening candidates

• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a growing, dynamic team

• Flexible working arrangements

• Opportunity to develop your career in recruitment and HR

If you’re motivated, organized, and love connecting with people, we want to hear from you!

Main responsibilities of the role

• Provide daily administrative support to the Student Recruitment Officer (postgrad and international)
• Assist with applicant communications responding to enqueries, following up on documentation, and scheduling consultations
• Manage student files and maintain accurate records on CRM and shared platforms
• Prepare materials and coordinate logistics for postgraduate and international recruitment events
• Support with database updates, lead tracking, and compiling contact lists
• Assist with international student documentation, visa support coordination, and onboarding
• Help prepare information packs, presentations, and event collateral
• Maintain stock levels of marketing material and coordinate deliveries where needed
• Prepare reports, basic data summaries, and other admin tasks as assigned
• Support with online events, including setup and technical troubleshooting where required
• Uphold the AFDA brand and ensure professional, courteous representation in all interactions

REQUIREMENTS

Key competencies for the role

• Solid administrative skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication (English essential)
• Familiarity with CRM tools and database management is an advantage
• Ability to work methodically under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Friendly and professional manner with prospective students and parents
• Willingness to support recruitment activities outside of normal office hours when needed
• Comfortable engaging across digital platforms (email, Zoom, WhatsApp, etc.)
• Ability to learn quickly and take direction well
• Discretion and confidentiality in managing sensitive data

Personal attributes for this role

• Positive, proactive, and reliable
• Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility
• Friendly and approachable, with a genuine interest in helping people
• Calm and composed under pressure
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Organised and systematic in approach
• Willing to grow within the recruitment environment and support a high performance team

HR and Recruitment Assistant

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources.
• Minimum 2 Years of HR Generalist experience (Essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and VIP Payroll.
• Experience in Recruitment across various levels.
• Experience in Employee Relations and Organisational Development.
• Strong Administration and Project Management skills.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee the recruitment process: job postings, scheduling interviews, and candidate communication.
• Manage applicant tracking system and ensure data accuracy.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks (reference and background checks).
• Screen CVs and conduct first-round interviews.
• Act as the recruitment representative for the firm.
• Create and post job specifications, liaise with recruiters.
• Develop graduate recruitment strategies and organize events.
• Organize career fairs with universities and schools.
• Manage the graduate recruitment pipeline, induction, and vacation work.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Manage employee records and ensure confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Generate HR reports and documents as needed.
• Distribute HR communications, policies, and announcements.
• Assist with organizing HR events, meetings, and employee communications.

Key Skills

Bidding, Accommodation, Biotechnology, Fact, Learning Management System, HR Operations

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : 2 years

Vacancy : 1

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The Opportunity: A remote opportunity to work for an international recruitment company that operates within the agricultural and land-based sector. As a remote Recruitment Business Support, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging with, and qualifying potential candidates to match our clients' specific requirements. This position is entirely remote, offering you the flexibility to work while making a valuable contribution to a vital global industry.

The Company: An agricultural and land-based recruitment consultancy providing a tailored and professional service to the industry. Supported by a substantial collective experience in agriculture and recruitment within the team, the company is uniquely positioned to facilitate the optimal match for both candidates and clients. Robust values and a clear vision support the success and growth trajectory of this innovative organisation.

Role Responsibilities:

• To search the database for suitable matches, contact relevant candidates, and assess their interest and suitability for roles
• To define a target list of search companies and sectors to help locate suitable candidates
• To actively search for candidates using your target list, your own network, the internet, job boards, and social platforms
• To manage job applications for allocated roles by contacting the candidates, qualifying their suitability, and submitting to the senior team
• To approach potential candidates through various communication channels, promote the opportunity, assess their suitability, and submit to the senior team
• To provide feedback to candidates on their progress and ensure exceptional candidate care through timely, effective communication
• To prepare and format candidate CVs and create detailed summaries using notes and AI tools
• To coordinate and facilitate interview scheduling between candidates, the internal resourcing team, and client representatives
• To assist with additional recruitment tasks as needed to support the team and ensure seamless operations

Skills you will need:

• An appreciation and proven experience of providing excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skills, able to converse confidently with a range of audiences
• A team player able to collaborate effectively in a team, fostering the existing team spirit and ethos
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage tasks remotely with minimal supervision
• A proactive approach to work with excellent attention to detail
• A relationship builder who maintains integrity at all times
• Adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of a fast-paced environment
• A professional and positive attitude to work
• Motivated and committed with the willingness to support various aspects of the business
• Proficient IT skills and the use of CRM systems, and Google Workspace
• Knowledge and experience of the agricultural sector
• Experience of recruitment, either as an employer or for a recruitment company

Remuneration: Attractive salary package complemented by a performance incentive scheme and personalised professional development support.

Are you interested? If you are interested in this role and would like to know more about it, please contact Becky on the details below.

Sector: Professional Services

Role: Recruitment Business Support

Location: South Africa

Job Ref: CR 2224

Contact: Becky Erskine

+44 7851 629830

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Administrative
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

Qualification Requirements: Valid driver's license and flexible availability, Grade 12 with strong admin experience, excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities for this role include:
Answer and route calls, emails on the behalf of the manager,
Maintain and update filing systems and records.
Assist in preparing documents and reports.
Handle client queries and provide admin support.
Act as a personal assistant by completing delegated tasks.

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