Recruitment Assistant

About the role

The SA Metal Group is looking for a motivated, professional and detail-oriented Recruitment Assistant to join its Human Capital team. The role supports hiring and retaining top talent across the group.

Key responsibilities

• Support recruitment processes to attract suitable candidates
• Prepare targeted vacancy advertisements and coordinate internal referrals and sourcing initiatives
• Assist line managers with preparing and updating job profiles and descriptions
• Screen CVs against job requirements and conduct telephone pre-screening
• Coordinate interviews with candidates, the Recruitment Officer and line managers, and send confirmations and directions
• Conduct employment and background checks
• Arrange pre-employment medicals, psychometric testing and skills assessments, and assist with preparation and administration
• Prepare candidate submission packs, including CVs and summaries, for line managers
• Update candidate statuses daily and maintain the vacancy list and recruitment records
• Provide general administrative support to the recruitment team and perform other ad hoc duties for the HR department

Required profile

• Grade 12 certificate
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• At least 3 years of experience with bulk recruitment in a high-volume environment
• Experience recruiting in a production, engineering or manufacturing environment is essential
• Valid driver's licence and own transport
• Ability to show innovative ways of attracting talent

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint
• Analytical, planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and manage a demanding workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication, confidentiality, tact and discretion