Human Resources

Recruitment Administrator - Cape Town Cbd

O'Brien Recruitment·Cape Town, south-africa·Default
Human Resourcesentry-levelDefault
-Closes Oct 27, 2026

We are looking for an energetic and people-focused Recruitment Administrator to join our team at O’Brien Recruitment, preferably someone who is available to start immediately.The role covers temporary, contract and permanent recruitment, from sourcing and interviewing candidates through to placement, with some payroll administration for our temporary and contract employees.We need someone who is organised, can manage multiple priorities and enjoys working with people in a fast-paced recruitment environment.Key Responsibilities

Managing temporary, contract and permanent recruitment assignments

Drafting and posting job advertisements across various recruitment platforms

Searching and sourcing suitable candidates for current vacancies

Screening CVs against job specifications and client requirements

Conducting candidate interviews and assessing suitability

Typing, updating and formatting candidate CVs

Conducting reference checks and arranging the required background checks

Shortlisting and preparing suitable candidates for submission to clients

Coordinating and scheduling client interviews

Managing candidates throughout the recruitment process and keeping them updated

Building and maintaining a strong database of suitable candidates

Continuously building a pool of vetted temporary and contract employees

Managing quick-turnaround temporary staffing requirements

Preparing offers of employment and employment contracts

Assisting with onboarding temporary and contract employees

Following up on timesheets and ensuring they are submitted timeously for payroll

Liaising with the payroll/wages team regarding temporary and contract employees

Assisting with payroll-related queries, leave, hours worked and other employee administration where required

Keeping candidate and employee information accurate and up to date on the recruitment systems

Maintaining regular communication with clients regarding vacancies, candidates and employees on assignment

Providing ongoing support to temporary and contract employees while they are on assignment

Is confident speaking to candidates and clients, both telephonically and face-to-face

Has strong communication and people skills

Is organised and able to manage several things at once

Has excellent attention to detail

Can work under pressure and deal with changing priorities

Takes ownership of their work and follows things through

Takes initiative and doesn't need to be constantly managed

Is computer literate and comfortable learning new systems

Enjoys working with people and has a genuine interest in recruitment

Is comfortable with the administrative side of managing temporary and contract employees

Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism

Is reliable, hardworking and willing to learn

Desired Skills:

Recruitment

Screening Candidates

Booking Interviews

Resourcing

Candidate/Client Communication

Payroll Administration

Employer & Job Benefits:

Comission After 6-Month Probation Period

Discovery Medical Aid &Provident Fund

At a glance

Company

O'Brien Recruitment

Location

Cape Town, south-africa

Employment

Default

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

October 27, 2026

Created

October 20, 2026