Recruitment Researcher

Introduction

Future Careers is a leading South African recruitment agency with nearly two decades of experience connecting exceptional talent with top businesses. As we expand our national presence and grow our KZN team, we are looking for detail-driven, energetic, and ambitious Recruitment Researchers to support our Talent Specialists and play a critical role in building talent pipelines.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy people-focused work, and love digging deep to find the right candidates, this role is perfect for you.

Description

Role Overview

The Recruitment Researcher is responsible for sourcing, identifying, and qualifying candidates for various roles across retail, FMCG, logistics, finance, and more. You will work closely with our Talent Specialists to ensure strong pipelines, accurate information, and efficient turnaround times.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone entering the recruitment industry or looking to grow into a full 360° Talent Specialist role.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing & Research

• Conduct targeted searches across job portals, LinkedIn, database systems, and networking channels.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future roles.
• Screen candidate CVs and profiles for key skills, experience, and alignment with job requirements.
• Assist with drafting adverts and posting vacancies on multiple platforms.

Candidate Engagement & Screening

• Contact potential candidates to assess suitability, interest, and salary expectations.
• Gather and verify key information (experience, notice periods, qualifications, references).
• Prepare accurate summaries and neatly formatted CV profiles for Talent Specialists.
• Conduct reference checks

Administrative Support

• Update candidate records in internal systems.
• Maintain organised spreadsheets, trackers, and reporting documents.
• Assist with reference checks, background checks, and documentation as required.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Talent Specialists to prioritise roles and sourcing strategies.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and recruitment planning.
• Support client recruitment deadlines with urgency and professionalism.

Education Profile

What We’re Looking For

• Strong research ability and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work calmly under pressure.
• Tech-savvy and confident on LinkedIn, job portals, and Excel/Google Sheets.
• A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Previous recruitment or HR experience is beneficial but not essential.
• HR/Recruitment qualification advantageous.

Application Instructions

Please forward your CV to

Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.