Job Title: Bulk Recruiter
Department: Human Resources / Recruitment
Location: Sandton
Employment Type: Permanent
- Job Purpose
The Bulk Recruiter is responsible for managing high-volume recruitment processes to ensure the timely sourcing, screening, selection, and placement of suitable candidates in line with operational requirements and client expectations. The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and the capacity to manage multiple vacancies and large candidate pipelines simultaneously.
- Key Responsibilities
Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing
- Manage end-to-end bulk recruitment campaigns for high-volume vacancies.
- Source candidates through online job portals, social media, databases, referrals, walk-ins, and community recruitment initiatives.
- Advertise vacancies and proactively build candidate pipelines to meet recruitment targets.
- Screen CVs, conduct telephonic interviews, and assess candidates against job requirements.
- Coordinate interviews, assessments, and selection processes with hiring managers and clients.
- Ensure vacancies are filled within agreed turnaround times and service-level agreements.
Candidate Management and Onboarding
- Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Verify candidate information, qualifications, experience, references, and other relevant documentation.
- Coordinate background checks, criminal checks, qualification verification, and other pre-employment screening where required.
- Collect and verify onboarding documentation, ensuring all records are complete and accurate.
- Facilitate candidate onboarding and ensure successful placement and commencement of employment.
- Maintain a professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
Recruitment Administration and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records on the applicant tracking system (ATS) or recruitment database.
- Track recruitment progress, interview outcomes, offers, placements, and outstanding vacancies.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly recruitment reports.
- Monitor recruitment performance against agreed targets and identify potential bottlenecks.
- Ensure recruitment documentation complies with company policies, applicable legislation, and data protection requirements.
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with hiring managers, operational teams, clients, and HR to understand workforce requirements.
- Provide regular updates on recruitment progress, candidate availability, and anticipated placement dates.
- Respond promptly to urgent staffing requirements and changes in workforce demand.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with candidates, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
- A relevant qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field is advantageous.
- At least 2–3 years of recruitment experience, preferably in bulk or high-volume recruitment.
- Experience recruiting for large-scale or time-sensitive staffing requirements.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) or recruitment databases.
- Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
- Ability to manage multiple vacancies and high volumes of applications simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong planning, organisational, and time-management abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.
- Results-driven approach with a strong sense of urgency.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle personal information responsibly.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.