🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. 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

Job Overview

Salary: R28 000 - R30 000

We’re seeking a driven and energeticRecruitment Researcher / Resourcerto join a leading UK-based executive search firm specialising in finance placements. This role is ideal for someone with1–2 years of international recruitment experience, abubbly personality, and a passion for working with people. You’ll play a critical part in identifying and engaging top-tier candidates for high-level finance roles across the UK and Europe.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in executive search while working alongside a supportive and high-performing team that values hard work, personality, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities
* Conduct targeted research to identify suitable candidates for finance roles in executive search assignments.
* Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, headhunting, and internal databases.
* Qualify candidates through engaging screening calls and interviews.
* Build and maintain talent pipelines for niche finance roles across investment banking, asset management, and private equity.
* Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
* Maintain accurate records on the ATS and support the delivery team with administrative tasks.
* Work closely with Consultants to understand client briefs and ensure a strong talent-culture fit.

Qualifications and Experience
* 1–2 years of international recruitment or resourcing experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
* Previous exposure to finance recruitment or executive search (desirable but not essential).
* A confident, bubbly, and enthusiastic personality with strong communication skills.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and driven to deliver results.
* Strong sourcing and research skills, particularly on LinkedIn.
* Comfortable working to targets and tight deadlines.
* Access to alaptopandreliable high-speed internet connectionis essential.

LinkedIn Screening Questions
* Do you have at least 1 year of experience in international recruitment or resourcing?
* Have you previously worked on finance or executive search roles?
* Do you have access to a laptop and stable high-speed internet?

Interview Questions
* Can you walk us through a time you successfully sourced a difficult-to-find candidate?
* How do you typically approach research for executive-level roles?
* What methods do you use to keep candidates engaged throughout the recruitment process?
* How do you handle pressure when working with multiple roles and deadlines?
* What motivates you to work in the recruitment/executive search industry, especially in the finance space?

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

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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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.

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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 Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 69 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →