Recruitment Research Consultant

Reference: JHB003274-NS-1

Salix Recruitment is a high-growth, ambitious recruitment business with a strong focus on Finance and IT talent, and we are looking for a Recruitment Research Consultant to join our team.

You will own the full candidate side of recruitment, from sourcing and market research through to screening, interviewing, and relationship management. Working closely with our Recruitment Consultants, your focus is making sure only the right people are put forward for each client brief.

This is a proactive, people-focused role that calls for confidence, strong communication, and sharp attention to detail.

Duties

• Create and manage job adverts across platforms including LinkedIn, PNet, Indeed, and social media groups.
• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, CV databases, job boards, and social media; identify passive candidates and engage them through tailored outreach.
• Conduct cold calls to introduce roles to passive candidates and assess their interest and fit.
• Screen CVs and conduct telephonic or virtual interviews to assess skills, experience, cultural fit, and motivation; prepare shortlisted candidates for client interviews.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, initiate compliance and vetting processes (references and background checks), and maintain accurate candidate records in Placement Partner (ATS).

Job Experience & Skills Required

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in HR, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience

• 2-4 years' proven experience in a recruitment, sales and marketing, or similar role
• Strong understanding of the recruitment industry with a demonstrated ability to meet targets

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; articulate and confident
• Strong planning, organising, and administrative ability with a project management approach
• Proactive, reliable, and IT literate with good lateral thinking ability
• Sales competent; resilient, accountable, solutions-driven, and a strong team player

To apply, send your CV to ***email_hidden***

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