Group Recruitment Officer

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Group Recruitment Officer to assist with the recruitment of the Group's company portfolio. The position is based in Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO:
Our client in Port Elizabeth is seeking a dynamic and pro-active Group Recruitment Officer to take full ownership of their recruitment function across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a recruitment agency environment and must be comfortable recruiting for technical and specialist roles. When there are no active vacancies, the successful candidate will support the HR department with general HR-related duties. This is a fully office-based role that requires strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and adaptability.

Possible duties:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for vacancies across the group
• Source and attract high-quality candidates using a variety of methods (e.g., job boards, social media, direct sourcing)
• Screen, shortlist, and interview candidates for both blue-collar and technical roles
• Coordinate interview schedules with hiring managers and candidates
• Maintain a pipeline of potential candidates for future vacancies
• Build strong relationships with line managers to understand hiring needs and provide recruitment guidance
• Handle recruitment administration, including job adverts, interview documentation, and offer letters
• Ensure all recruitment processes comply with company policies and relevant legislation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records and reports
• Assist the HR team with general HR duties when there are no active recruitment needs
• Support onboarding processes and employee engagement initiatives as required

• Relevant HR, Recruitment, or Business Administration qualification (advantageous but not essential)

• Previous experience working as a recruiter within an agency environment (essential)
• Proven track record in recruiting for technical, skilled, or specialist roles
• Experience with high-volume recruitment and managing multiple vacancies simultaneously
• Previous exposure to general HR functions (advantageous)