Graduate Recruiter

Outsourced CFO, is on the lookout for a driven Recruiter to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition Team This role plays a key role in supporting the full recruitment lifecycle for trainee and junior-level roles, both internally and for client needs. This includes sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and managing candidate communication to ensure a positive experience. The Recruiter works closely with the Talent & People Department to ensure smooth hiring processes, accurate reporting, and alignment with business needs. Key Responsibilities; Recruitment Coordination; Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for trainee and junior-level roles, including job posting, screening, interview scheduling, and feedback coordination. Ensure a strong candidate experience by maintaining timely communication and professional interactions throughout the process. Sourcing and Advertising; Actively source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and university networks. Promote open roles and engage with suitable candidates to build a healthy pipeline of potential hires. Support with drafting and posting role descriptions in collaboration with the Talent team. Trainee Attraction and Placement; Support the trainee recruitment strategy by identifying, engaging, and assessing top trainee talent. Coordinate interviews, assessments, and reference checks while maintaining structured feedback loops with hiring managers. Facilitate offer communications and ensure smooth onboarding for new hires. Candidate and Pipeline Management; Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information within the recruitment system. Track candidate progress through each stage of the process, ensuring a minimum of three top candidates are presented per role. Nurture relationships with high-potential candidates for future opportunities through follow-ups and communication campaigns. Reporting and Collaboration; Provide weekly updates on recruitment progress, pipeline activity, and key metrics during team meetings. Collaborate with the Talent team to achieve quarterly recruitment goals and assist with ad hoc hiring projects as required. Administrative Support; Manage all administrative aspects of recruitment, including job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate documentation. Maintain and update recruitment trackers and reports for review by the Talent Acquisition Specialist or Manager. Database and Record Management; Keep candidate and panelist profiles accurate and up-to-date within the system. Support in preparing CVs and profiles for client review. Process Support; Assist in updating and maintaining recruitment playbooks, templates, and SOPs to support consistency and efficiency in recruitment practices. University and Trainee Events; Support the planning and coordination of trainee recruitment and university engagement events. Assist in building and maintaining strong relationships with universities and student organizations to promote OCFO’s trainee opportunities. Networking and Branding; Represent OCFO professionally at career fairs, online networking events, and social media engagements to attract quality junior talent. Qualifications & Experience; A diploma/certificate in a relevant field, such as human resources, business administration or communication 1-2 years in an active recruitment role Experience managing graduate, trainee, or junior-level recruitment Key Competencies; Social confidence and strong interpersonal skills Initiative and proactive approach Dependability and attention to detail Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment Optimism and a positive attitude under pressure Strong organizational and time management skills Hybrid Position: Cape Town City Centre, Western Cape Our OCFO values; Family first Integrity matters Switched on Thinking Excellence in everything Growth and success #J-18808-Ljbffr