Recruitment Coordinator

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.