Recruitment Executive jobs

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HR & Recruitment Coordinator to support our HR function with full recruitment coordination and high-volume HR administration.

This is not a junior role. The successful candidate must have strong recruitment experience, excellent administration skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment support from advert posting through to onboarding.
• Post job adverts on job boards, LinkedIn, social media and internal platforms.
• Screen CVs against role requirements and shortlist suitable candidates.
• Communicate with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Schedule interviews and maintain recruitment trackers.
• Conduct reference checks and assist with background screening.
• Prepare employment contracts, onboarding packs, HR letters and employee documents.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical employee files.
• Track probation review dates and follow up on required documents.
• Assist with payroll information, including attendance, leave and timesheet data.
• Support HR reporting, compliance tracking and general HR administration.
• Respond to basic HR queries and escalate matters where required.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Relevant HR qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in recruitment, HR administration or a similar role.
• Strong recruitment experience is essential.
• Experience with CV screening, interview coordination and candidate communication.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Good administration, filing and document management skills.
• Basic understanding of South African labour practices will be advantageous.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organised and deadline-driven.
• Able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Confident dealing with candidates, employees and managers.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Reliable, professional and willing to learn.

Ideal Candidate

This role will suit someone who has solid recruitment experience and is comfortable supporting a busy HR department. The ideal candidate must be able to manage recruitment administration, candidate communication, HR documents, employee files, probation tracking and general HR support.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable in a role where HR admin will be a big part of the daily workload?
• Have you assisted with payroll input such as attendance, leave, timesheets, unpaid leave or employee changes?
• Do you have any knowledge or working exposure to South African labour practices?
• The salary range for this role is R18,000 – R20,000 per month, depending on experience. Are you comfortable proceeding within this range?
• What is your current notice period?

Experience:

• Recruitment: 3 years (Required)
• HR Administration: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person