VirtuHire

Global SA-talent recruitment and EOR

Junior Recruiter

Generalist RecruitingPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeRemote in South AfricaNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in recruitment, talent sourcing, or talent acquisition.
Previous experience using LinkedIn Recruiter is highly advantageous.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems.
A good understanding of recruitment processes, candidate screening, and sourcing techniques.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.
A proactive, self-directed approach and willingness to take initiative.
A calm, positive, and professional demeanour when working under pressure.
Clear, confident, and professional communication.
Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and develop new skills.
Adaptability, resourcefulness, and ability to collaborate as part of a team.
Genuine interest in people, recruitment, and helping candidates find suitable opportunities.

Responsibilities

Source and identify suitable candidates across industries and job functions using LinkedIn Recruiter and the internal applicant tracking system.
Review CVs and candidate profiles against job specifications to identify relevant experience, skills, and suitability.
Conduct initial candidate outreach, follow-ups, and screening conversations.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines and talent pools for current and future vacancies.
Assist with coordinating interviews, candidate assessments, and feedback.
Communicate professionally and consistently with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Work with the recruitment team to understand role requirements, sourcing strategies, and recruitment priorities.
Take ownership of assigned tasks, manage deadlines, and proactively communicate progress.

Junior Recruiter

VirtuHire · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-11-12

Workplace: remote

Department: HR

Description

About the Role

We at VirtuHire are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Junior Recruiter to join our internal recruitment team.

This is an opportunity for someone who has a foundation in recruitment sourcing and is looking to grow their career in talent acquisition. You will work closely with the recruitment team to identify, engage and screen potential candidates for a variety of international clients and roles.

Responsibilities

Source and identify suitable candidates across various industries and job functions using LinkedIn Recruiter and the internal ATS.
Review CVs and candidate profiles against job specifications and identify relevant experience, skills and suitability.
Conduct initial candidate outreach, follow-ups and screening conversations.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines and talent pools for current and future vacancies.
Assist with coordinating interviews, candidate assessments and feedback.
Communicate professionally and consistently with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Work closely with the recruitment team to understand role requirements, sourcing strategies and recruitment priorities.
Take ownership of assigned tasks, manage deadlines and proactively communicate progress.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in recruitment, talent sourcing or talent acquisition.
Previous experience using LinkedIn Recruiter is highly advantageous.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Good understanding of recruitment processes, candidate screening and sourcing techniques.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Comfortable managing multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.

The Ideal Person

We're looking for someone who:

Is proactive and takes initiative rather than waiting to be instructed.
Has a calm, positive and professional demeanour, even when working under pressure.
Is naturally organised and pays attention to detail.
Communicates clearly, confidently and professionally.
Is eager to learn, receptive to feedback and open to developing new skills.
Is adaptable, resourceful and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.
Has a genuine interest in people, recruitment and helping candidates find the right opportunities.

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About the Company

VirtuHire

Global SA-talent recruitment and EOR

VirtuHire connects US, UK, and Australia-based companies with pre-vetted South African professionals, providing end-to-end recruitment and employer-of-record (EOR) services. It sources and vets candidates, presents a shortlist within about five business days, and then handles onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing HR management as the legal employer of records under a monthly retainer with a 30-day replacement guarantee. The service differentiates itself with offshore staffing from South Africa offering payroll-less recruitment fees plus full HR administration and significant salary-cost savings of roughly 60% to 85% compared with US hires. Its goal is to simplify international hiring for growing companies by delivering quick access to vetted talent, compliant HR processes, and predictable costs.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Cape Town, South Africa
Founded: 2019

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