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Permanent Recruitment Consultant

Permanent Recruitment Consultant

The Legends AgencyWorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
26 days ago
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About the job Permanent Recruitment Consultant

Job Title : Permanent Recruitment Consultant

Employment type : Full time

Location : Remote, with offices in Foreshore, Cape Town

Reporting to : Head of Department (Clint Wheeler)

Working Setup : 40 hours per week, Mondays to Fridays, 09 : 00 to 18 : 00.

The Business :

The Legends Agency is a dynamic organisation specialising in providing innovative business solutions with a focus on excellence in recruitment and employer-of-record (EOR) services. We\'re an SA-based, SA-focused powerhouse, building Legendary teams for businesses across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as for local South African businesses. We provide the essential local employment infrastructure and compliance, enabling international clients to seamlessly hire and employ top-tier South African talent without needing a local entity.

The Legends Agency offers deep local expertise and an unparalleled network, saving clients the time, effort of candidate sourcing and hiring. We\'re not just experts in Employer of Record (EOR) services; we\'re also highly skilled at comprehensive recruitment for both global and local clients, making us an ultimate partner for success in South Africa.

The Role :

As a Permanent Recruitment Consultant, you\'ll play a key role in building long-term client relationships and placing top talent into permanent positions across various sectors. You will be responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and managing candidates throughout the hiring lifecycle, while also driving business development efforts to expand our client base. This role is client-facing and delivery-driven, with a strong focus on quality placements and repeat business.

You will work closely with internal teams including resourcers, marketing, and compliance to ensure smooth processes and excellent service. While most of our clients are based in the UK, we also service other English-speaking markets such as the US and Australia.

Core Purpose :

  • Acquire and manage client accounts for permanent recruitment services
  • Identify, engage, and place qualified candidates into long-term roles
  • Deliver exceptional service that results in client retention and repeat business

The responsibilities of this role include :

Business Development and Client Acquisition

  • Generate new business through outbound calls, networking, and referrals
  • Conduct discovery calls and client meetings to understand hiring needs
  • Prepare and deliver tailored recruitment proposals and pricing
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of client leads
  • Client Relationship Management

  • Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients
  • Provide consultative support on hiring strategies, market trends, and job specs
  • Regularly follow up with clients on role progress, feedback, and satisfaction
  • Negotiate terms and manage expectations professionally
  • Collaboration with Internal Teams

  • Liaise with resourcers and delivery consultants to align on role briefs
  • Work with marketing to promote roles through the right channels
  • Coordinate with compliance and onboarding teams to ensure smooth placements
  • Placement and Sales Administration

  • Write and post accurate, engaging job adverts
  • Screen, interview, and shortlist candidates
  • Manage the interview process and offer negotiation
  • Update CRM systems with candidate and client activity
  • Experience & Skills :

  • 2-3 years experience in a recruitment role
  • Experience with ATS or CRM platforms (you know your way around tech tools)
  • Exceptional attention to detail, you catch the small stuff others miss
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines like a pro
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Experience with job boards , PNet, Executive Placements, Career24 or Career Junction (Advantageous)
  • To thrive in this role, you\'ll need to embody :

  • Consistently pursuing new business, nurturing leads, and identifying strategic opportunities to expand our client base and revenue.
  • A deep commitment to understanding client needs, delivering a "pain-free" and delightful recruitment journey, and building lasting partnerships that lead to repeat business.
  • The ability to efficiently identify, engage, and professionally guide top-tier candidates through the entire recruitment process, ensuring an outstanding fit for both clients and candidates.
  • A keen understanding of both client and candidate motivations and profiles, allowing you to make impactful, successful placements.
  • Working seamlessly with internal teams, embracing new ideas and systems, and demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.
  • Consistently upholding high standards in process adherence, system utilization, and all aspects of your work, contributing directly to our company\'s reputation and growth.
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

  • 4 new client contracts signed each month
  • 25 candidates submitted to clients for open roles per month
  • 15 candidates interviewed by clients for open roles each month
  • 5 Billable placements monthly
  • Revenue of R150k / month
  • Compensation and Incentives :

  • Average monthly base salary : R25,000–R35,000, with room for higher compensation based on experience and performance.
  • Commission :

  • The team member shall qualify to receive a commission of 10% of the placement fee for successful permanent placements up to ZAR150,000 in a month.
  • The team member shall qualify to receive a commission of 15% of the placement fee for successful permanent placements over ZAR150,000 in a month.
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