Job Opportunity: Recruitment Consultant

Location: Bedfordview, Johannesburg

About the Role

Drake Personnel is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Recruitment Consultant to join our Bedfordview branch. This role is suited to a confident, results-driven individual with strong sales capability and client-facing experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage client relationships, contribute to business development, and consistently meet performance targets in a high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities

Drive new business development and grow existing client accounts
Manage and service a portfolio of clients with a strong commercial focus
Deliver permanent and temporary recruitment solutions across white- and blue-collar roles
Conduct proactive telemarketing, client meetings, and follow-ups
Source, screen, interview, and place candidates
Draft recruitment advertisements and manage candidate pipelines
Conduct reference checks and post-placement follow-ups
Ensure accurate completion of all placement and compliance documentation
Advise clients on staffing requirements and basic labour law considerations
Collaborate with internal teams to achieve branch and company KPIs
Contribute to performance reporting and branch targets

Minimum Requirements

Relevant qualification in Business, Sales, HR, or a related field (advantageous)
Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or a target-driven consulting environment
Strong sales acumen and ability to build long-term client relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, email systems)
Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport

Why Join Drake?

Drake Personnel is a well-established recruitment brand built on People, Performance, and Profit. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a high-performance, professional recruitment environment with clear expectations and strong support.

Desired Skills:

Temp and Perm Recruitment
Business Development
Communication Skills

Drake International South Africa

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