Talent Acquisition Resourcer

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time R1 800 000 - R3 000 000 per year


Job Title: Talent Acquisition Resourcer / Recruitment Administrator

Location: Remote-based (Cape Town residents only)

Salary: R25,000 per month (Gross)

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable

Reports To: Recruitment Manager / Talent Acquisition Lead

Role Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Resourcer / Recruitment Administrator to support our growing recruitment team. This hybrid role is ideal for someone with a strong ability to source and screen high-quality candidates (70%), while also excelling in administrative tasks (30%) that keep the recruitment process smooth and professional.

You'll work remotely but must reside in Cape Town for occasional in-person meetings, training, or team events.

Key Responsibilities:

Resourcing (70%)

Source candidates across various job boards, LinkedIn, social media, Boolean searches, and referrals.

Post and manage job advertisements across multiple platforms.

Screen and shortlist candidates based on role-specific criteria.

Conduct initial telephone/virtual interviews to assess suitability.

Maintain and grow talent pools for hard-to-fill or frequently recruited roles.

Provide market insights, candidate availability, and salary benchmarking support.

Proactively headhunt passive candidates and manage candidate pipelines.

Maintain an up-to-date and accurate ATS (e.g., Placement Partner, Manatal, etc.).

Liaise with recruitment consultants and hiring managers to understand vacancies and job specs.

Recruitment Administration (30%)

Professionally format CVs according to internal standards.

Create compelling candidate cover pages/summaries for client submissions.

Coordinate and book interviews between candidates and clients.

Draft and send interview confirmations and reminders.

Conduct telephonic reference checks and compile reports.

Track all recruitment activity and status updates in the ATS or CRM.

Assist with background check coordination (criminal, credit, qualifications).

Manage the recruitment inbox and respond to candidate queries.

Required Experience & Skills:

2+ years experience in a recruitment/resourcing or admin support role.

Proven experience with online sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, PNet, Careers24, Indeed, etc.).

Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Manatal, Placement Partner).

High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and document formatting.

Ability to write clearly and professionally (candidate summaries, emails, etc.).

Exceptional organisational skills with a high attention to detail.

Strong multitasking and time-management abilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

Recruitment agency or RPO experience.

Experience with technical, finance, or IT roles.

Knowledge of South African labour market and compliance (POPIA, reference check procedures, etc.).

Personal Attributes:

Results-driven, resourceful, and proactive.

Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Team player with a strong work ethic.

Positive attitude and client-service mindset.

Comfortable working in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary of R25,000 per month.

100% remote work (with occasional in-person meetups in Cape Town).

Supportive team and a culture of growth and learning.

Exposure to diverse industries, clients, and vacancies.

Career development pathways into Recruitment Consultant or Talent Specialist roles.


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