Recruitment Coordinator

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000343/AM

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.

About the YES Initiative

The President launched the initiative in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labor department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Recruitment Coordinator

Stipend: R5,500.00

Location: Bryanston

POSITION INFO:
About the Role
The Graduate Recruitment Coordinator will support the end-to-end recruitment process, including candidate sourcing, headhunting support, interview coordination, and recruitment administration. This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to build a career in recruitment and talent acquisition.

Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing & Talent Pool Building

Source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, and internal databases.
Assist with headhunting and approaching passive candidates.
Screen CVs against job requirements.
Conduct initial screening calls under guidance of a recruiter.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future vacancies.

Recruitment Administration & Interview Coordination

Assist with drafting and posting job advertisements.
Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
Send interview confirmations and follow-up communication.
Prepare interview documentation and candidate packs.
Maintain accurate recruitment records.

Candidate Communication

Act as a professional point of contact for candidates.
Provide updates and maintain strong communication throughout the hiring process.
Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience.

Systems & Data Management

Capture and update candidate information on ATS/CRM systems.
Maintain recruitment trackers and reports.
Ensure accurate data capturing and record-keeping.
Support compliance documentation and background check coordination.

Onboarding Support

Assist with offer coordination and onboarding administration.
Ensure required documentation is completed prior to start date.
Liaise with HR or payroll where required.

Minimum Requirements

South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
Matric.
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology,Business Administration, or related field.

Critical Requirement (Non-Negotiable)

Confident working on computers daily.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel.
Comfortable using LinkedIn and online job portals.
Ability to quickly learn recruitment systems (ATS/CRM platforms).
Comfortable using MS Teams / Zoom for virtual interviews.
Strong typing and data capturing skills.

Skills & Competencies

Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
High attention to detail.
Strong organisational skills.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Professional telephone manner.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Willingness to learn and grow within recruitment.
Resilient and proactive.

Behavioural Attributes

Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Eager to learn and develop.
Reliable and accountable.
Confident and professional.
Able to work independently and within a team.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

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