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Recruiter

Somewhere

Fully Remote
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πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ SA Friendly: 1.0/1.0

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ 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 – R25,900 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β€” whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Job Description: Recruiter

Department:OperationsReports to:Recruitment and Client Success Manager

Role Overview

The Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, screening, and delivering high-quality candidates to clients while driving placement outcomes and revenue growth. This role requires balancing speed, quality, and client experience, ensuring that all recruitment activities contribute to the success of both clients and the candidates. Recruiters manage multiple roles simultaneously, maintain a strong pipeline, and collaborate closely with Recruitment Managers.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing, Screening & Vetting
* Identify, attract, and engage top talent for client roles
* Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to ensure technical, cultural, and salary fit
* Prepare candidates for client interviews and provide guidance throughout the recruitment process
* Deliver strong, relevant candidate shortlists that meet client requirements
Placements & Revenue Generation
* Drive successful placements in line with revenue and placement targets
* Manage multiple active roles effectively to maintain pipeline health
* Collaborate with Recruitment Managers to close deals
Deal Lead Time & Process Management
* Progress recruitment deals efficiently from handover to closure
* Maintain proactive communication with clients and candidates
* Address delays or challenges promptly to ensure timely closure of roles
* Document recruitment activities accurately for reporting and tracking
Candidate Quality & Client Experience
* Ensure submissions consistently meet high standards of quality and client fit
* Minimize client complaints and resolve any issues professionally
* Maintain strong, trust-based relationships with candidates and clients
* Conduct quality checks on candidate profiles, interviews, and submissions

Success Measures
* High percentage of candidates progressing through interview stages
* Minimum placements/revenue per month (e.g., 4 placements or $20,000 revenue)
* Roles closed within 21 days, with proactive follow-ups
* Positive client feedback and low complaint ratios

Core Competencies
* Strong sourcing and candidate assessment skills
* Client-focused with excellent relationship management
* Results-driven with proven ability to meet placement and revenue targets
* Effective time management and ability to handle multiple roles simultaneously
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
* Collaborative mindset with ability to work closely with the Recruitment Manager

Tips for South African Applicants

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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.

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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.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards β€” 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.

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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 β†’