Description:
Introduction
Future Careers is a leading South African recruitment agency with nearly two decades of experience connecting exceptional talent with top businesses. As we expand our national presence and grow our KZN team, we are looking for detail-driven, energetic, and ambitious Recruitment Researchers to support our Talent Specialists and play a critical role in building talent pipelines.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy people-focused work, and love digging deep to find the right candidates, this role is perfect for you.
Description
Role Overview
The Recruitment Researcher is responsible for sourcing, identifying, and qualifying candidates for various roles across retail, FMCG, logistics, finance, and more. You will work closely with our Talent Specialists to ensure strong pipelines, accurate information, and efficient turnaround times.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone entering the recruitment industry or looking to grow into a full 360° Talent Specialist role.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Sourcing & Research
- Conduct targeted searches across job portals, LinkedIn, database systems, and networking channels.
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future roles.
- Screen candidate CVs and profiles for key skills, experience, and alignment with job requirements.
- Assist with drafting adverts and posting vacancies on multiple platforms.
Candidate Engagement & Screening
- Contact potential candidates to assess suitability, interest, and salary expectations.
- Gather and verify key information (experience, notice periods, qualifications, references).
- Prepare accurate summaries and neatly formatted CV profiles for Talent Specialists.
- Conduct reference checks
Administrative Support
- Update candidate records in internal systems.
- Maintain organised spreadsheets, trackers, and reporting documents.
- Assist with reference checks, background checks, and documentation as required.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with Talent Specialists to prioritise roles and sourcing strategies.
- Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and recruitment planning.
- Support client recruitment deadlines with urgency and professionalism.
Education Profile
What Were Looking For
- Strong research ability and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and wr