HR & Talent Recruiter

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Full-Time
  • Remote

Job Description:

We are looking for a Recruiter to own our talent acquisition pipeline across a rapidly growing portfolio of roles. You will source, screen, coordinate, and close candidates for digital marketing and operations positions — keeping hiring managers informed and the process moving without them having to chase.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Pipeline Building

  • Proactively source and engage candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, talent databases, and professional networks
  • Build and maintain active pipelines for current and anticipated roles
  • Lead intake meetings with hiring managers to confirm requirements, scorecards, and timelines
  • Develop and maintain compelling job postings and outreach messaging tailored to each role

Screening & Interview Coordination

  • Screen CVs and conduct structured initial phone/video screens to assess qualification, motivation, and fit
  • Coordinate skills assessments and ensure a consistent, structured interview process
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) with clear status updates
  • Coordinate reference and background checks in accordance with company policy

Offer Management & Reporting

  • Support offer preparation and approvals; manage offer presentation, negotiation support, and candidate closing
  • Provide regular pipeline reports: time-to-fill, source effectiveness, stage conversion, and open role status
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience with timely communication and clear feedback at every stage
  • Protect candidate data privacy and ensure compliance with fair hiring practices

Requirements

  • 2+ years full-cycle recruitment experience (agency or in-house)
  • Experience recruiting for distributed or global teams across multiple time zones
  • Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and multi-channel sourcing strategies
  • Experience using structured scorecards and competency-based interview frameworks
  • Strong written English — job postings, outreach messages, and candidate communications
  • Experience with an ATS (Zoho Recruit, Greenhouse, Lever, or equivalent)
  • Availability to work full-time in MST hours

Nice to Have

  • Background in recruiting for digital marketing or agency roles
  • Experience reducing time-to-fill on hard-to-fill roles through improved sourcing or screening
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field

Additional Information

  • Remote role – open worldwide
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Immediate start

How to ApplySubmit your CV and any relevant work samples or portfolio links. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.