Description:
Introduction
Future Careers is a fast-growing South African recruitment agency, with multiple expanding brands under its umbrella. As our business scales, we are seeking a proactive and highly organised individual to support our Managing Director across recruitment operations, daily business functions, and multi-brand social media activities.This is a multi-faceted hybrid role requiring someone who is switched on, confident, tech-savvy, and able to handle a fast-paced environment with professionalism and enthusiasm. If you enjoy variety, love people, and thrive on keeping things running smoothly, this role is for you.
Description
Role Overview
We are hiring a Recruitment Researcher & Executive Assistant who will play a vital dual role:
- Recruitment Support - sourcing candidates, screening CVs, conducting references, coordinating with candidates, and ensuring our recruitment processes run efficiently.
- Executive Assistant to the Managing Director - providing day-to-day support, managing diaries, assisting with communication, writing, and overseeing social media for three growing brands.
This is a key support role where you work closely with the Managing Director to help drive operational excellence and brand visibility.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Research & Talent Support
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Source candidates across job portals, LinkedIn, internal databases, and referrals
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Screen CVs, contact candidates, verify experience, check availability, and gather key information
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Schedule interviews and coordinate calendars between candidates, clients, and the MD
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Draft professional candidate summaries and motivations
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Conduct reference checks and prepare reports
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Maintain organised recruitment trackers and documentation
Executive Assistant Support
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Manage the Managing Directors diary, priorities, and daily workflow
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Assist with emails, follow-ups, reminders, and communication
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Ensure the MD is prepared for meetings, presentations, and deadlines
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Provide administrative and operational support across multiple business activities
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Be a proactive problem-solver who thinks ahead and takes initiative
Social Media & Brand Management
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Assist in planning, scheduling, and posting content across three brands (Future Careers + others)
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Monitor engagement, inboxes, and comment responses across platforms
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Work with the MD on content ideas, captions, and brand storytelling
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Ensure brand consistency and pro
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