Recruitment Consultant/Full Cycle Recruiter | South Africa (Remote)

We are seeking a dedicated and organized Recruitment Consultant to join our team at Pear Tree. In this remote role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and managing offers. You will work closely with clients to understand their hiring needs, provide market insights, and ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment experience. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to build lasting client and candidate relationships are essential for success in this position. Note: When submitting your application, please include a video introduction. Applications with a video introduction will be prioritised. Position: Recruitment Consultant Salary: ZAR 18,300 to ZAR 21,500 per month Working Hours & Conditions: SA business hours; Mondays to Fridays, 8:00AM to 5:00PM SA Time; full-time (remote) Holidays: TBD ABOUT THE ROLE As for the role, the Recruitment Consultant manages the full end-to-end hiring lifecycle, from initial sourcing and internal assessments to final placement and client coordination. The position requires a high-energy professional capable of hitting monthly placement targets while maintaining a robust pipeline of qualified candidates. Key Duties & Responsibilities A - SOURCING AND INTERVIEWING - Source candidates use various search methods (top 3-4 platforms used) to build a robust candidate pipeline - Pre-screen candidates by reviewing resumes and through phone screening to assess their relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience, and aptitudes which best fit for partners/clients. - Conduct internal assessments - Pre-Screening, Grammar, and Initial interviews - Prepare profiles, resumes and correspondence to forward to clients regarding fit candidates and requesting references and checking the appropriateness of candidates - Manage the overall interview and selection process. B - PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Define job description and document specifications - Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation - Monitor projects once launched (job roles) and track progress until project completion - Coordinate with Recruitment Managers for project updates and reports - Prepare and submit project status reports to Recruitment Managers - Report and escalate projects to Recruitment Managers as needed C - CANDIDATE MANAGEMENT - Keep candidates warm by providing updates on job postings - Inform candidates about the results of their assessments/interviews D - CLIENT MANAGEMENT - Communicate with clients to get a clear view on their hiring needs and organizational goals - Build rapport with the clients and develop long-term client relationships - Present shortlisted candidates to the clients - Make arrangements/scheduling candidates with the client POC for Hiring manager’s interview - Closely coordinate with partners/clients regarding status updates of the candidates and making recommendations to hiring managers E - INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE - Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices. - Develop a sustainable candidate lead strategy. F - OTHERS - Perform other duties as assigned or needed. Requirements - Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or Recruiter with full end-to-end recruitment responsibility - Mandatory experience recruiting for UK clients - Demonstrated experience sourcing and hiring roles within the mortgage industry, including: - Mortgage Brokers - Credit Analysts - Loan Processors - Parabrokers - Strong client management experience, with the ability to manage multiple client accounts and build long-term relationships - Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven recruitment environment - Experience working in or supporting an Australian recruitment agency is highly preferred - Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean search, and other sourcing tools - Familiarity with Australian hiring practices, recruitment processes, and market expectations - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously - Experience using ATS platforms such as Workable, and Hubspot (CRM) - Ability to work remotely and align with Australian business hours Benefits - Base Salary - Incentives/Commissions on placements - HMO after 3 months