Recruiter
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R14,800 – R24,050 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
We prioritize the processing of one active application at a time. If you have applied for multiple job openings within our organization, we kindly request that you direct any update inquiries to the team responsible for handling your initial application.
Please note that only resumes submitted in English will be considered for review. Fully remote role.
Position :RECRUITERWork Hours : Monday to Friday, 7am-4pmTimezone : EST/EDTHolidays : South Africa public holidaysPay Range : USD 800 - 1,300/per month + commission (The final offer is at the client's discretion and will be based on the candidate's skills and years of experience.)Client Interview Process : 3 interviews with an assessment
Company Overview:Headhunter agencyDuties and Responsibilities:
* Candidate Engagement:Engage with prospective candidates, assessing their skills, career goals, and alignment with client role requirements.
* Screening & Assessment:Conduct resume reviews, screenings, and evaluations to ensure candidates meet the qualifications and expectations of the client roles.
* Collaboration with Clients:Work closely with client partners to understand their talent needs and ensure recruitment outcomes align with their specific requirements.
* Interview Coordination & Onboarding: Facilitate interview scheduling, prepare candidates, and support the onboarding process, ensuring smooth transitions across various time zones and regions.
* Recruitment Strategy Optimization: Track and analyze recruitment metrics, providing insights to continuously optimize global recruitment strategies and improve outcomes.
* Cross-Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure transparent communication and deliver a cohesive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
* Industry Best Practices: Stay updated on global recruitment best practices, industry trends, and legal regulations to maintain compliance and adapt strategies accordingly.
Minimum Requirements:
* More than 2 years of experience in recruitment or RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing).
* Strong expertise in sourcing, people support, and decision-making skills.
* Proven track record of delivering exceptional candidate quality aligned with client expectations.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence candidates and clients.
* Proficiency in recruitment management tools (e.g., RCRM, Hubspot, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.).
* Comfortable working independently in a remote setting, with strong time management skills.
* Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
---When applying for this position, please complete the following:1 - Video Introduction SubmissionRecord a short video (maximum 3 minutes) using Loom or Vimeo answering these questions:
* Tell us a bit about yourself.
* Describe your relevant experience for this position.
* Why would you be a great fit for this role?
2 - Typing Test
* The passing score is a minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute (WPM).
* Before taking the final assessment on Somewhere’s typing test, we highly recommend practicing with other online typing tests, as you will have only one attempt for this application.
Please ensure both requirements are completed before submitting your application.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R14,800/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($800/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →