Early Careers Recruitment Consultant

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Early Careers Recruiter leading recruitment for graduate and intern programmes across regions. Partnering with hiring managers to design data-driven strategies aimed at building diverse talent pipelines in South Africa.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Early Careers recruitment strategies, including full-cycle recruitment, structured assessment methodologies, and building talent pipelines. Committed to delivering an inclusive candidate experience while effectively managing multiple hiring programs in a fast-paced environment.

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Early Careers RecruitmentStructured Assessment MethodologiesTalent Pipeline DevelopmentStakeholder Relationship ManagementData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitmentCandidate ScreeningInterviewingSelection DecisionsIntern Conversion Processes

Soft Skills

Confident CommunicationInfluencing SkillsPrioritization SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Recruitment SystemsData Reporting

Industry Keywords

High-Volume RecruitmentInclusive Hiring PracticesCandidate ExperienceTalent AttractionEDI Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver end-to-end Early Careers recruitment strategies for graduate, intern and apprenticeship programmes across assigned regions or disciplines
Partner with Hiring Managers and business leaders to define hiring needs, forecast demand and shape selection approaches
Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines through universities, events, digital channels and targeted outreach
Manage full-cycle recruitment activity including screening, interviews, selection decisions, offers and intern conversion processes
Apply structured assessment approaches to evaluate candidates fairly and consistently against role requirements
Deliver an inclusive and high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
Represent the organisation at careers fairs, university events and external engagements to strengthen employer brand and visibility
Use data and recruitment insights to monitor pipeline health, improve conversion rates and inform hiring decisions
Collaborate with Talent Attraction colleagues to ensure seamless coordination of assessment processes and candidate flow
Contribute to continuous improvement of Early Careers programmes, including EDI initiatives and process enhancements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience delivering Early Careers, campus or high-volume recruitment in a fast-paced environment
Strong ability to build trusted relationships with Hiring Managers and senior stakeholders
Demonstrated capability in sourcing, engaging and converting early talent pipelines
Strong understanding of structured assessment and selection methodologies
Ability to manage multiple hiring programmes simultaneously with strong prioritization skills
Confident communication skills with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders
Experience using recruitment systems, data and reporting to drive decision-making
Strong commitment to inclusive hiring practices and candidate experience excellence
Comfortable working in a changing, high-volume environment with seasonal peaks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited paid time off (known as MyTime)
Regional holidays
Opportunity to work from home
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and retirement savings