Recruitment Officer

Overview

The Recruitment Officer is responsible for delivering effective, high-volume recruitment support across Pedro’s stores in Johannesburg, managing the recruitment process for frontline, entry-level, supervisory and junior management positions.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 – essential
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Recruitment or a related field would be advantageous
• 1–3 years' experience in recruitment or HR administration
• Experience within a high-volume recruitment or multi-site environment would be advantageous
• Experience recruiting or screening candidates for entry-level, frontline or operational positions
• Experience within retail, FMCG, hospitality, QSR or another high-turnover environment would be advantageous
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or recruitment database
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Professional, proactive and solutions-oriented approach
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with candidates and operational stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for crew and entry-level store positions
• Support recruitment for supervisory and junior management positions
• Review and screen applications against defined job requirements
• Conduct telephonic and face-to-face interviews and assessments where required
• Shortlist suitable candidates and provide relevant candidate information to hiring managers
• Coordinate the recruitment process from initial screening through to appointment
• Manage multiple vacancies across Johannesburg stores within agreed recruitment timelines
• Proactively source candidates through relevant recruitment channels and platforms
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and high-volume vacancies
• Support recruitment drives, hiring days and other volume recruitment initiatives
• Monitor recruitment progress and identify opportunities to improve turnaround times
• Maintain an active pipeline of suitable candidates to support ongoing operational hiring requirements
• Partner with Store and Operations Managers to understand workforce requirements and recruitment priorities
• Provide regular updates on vacancy progress, candidate pipelines and recruitment challenges
• Coordinate interviews and ensure hiring managers receive relevant candidate information
• Build strong working relationships with operational stakeholders to support effective recruitment delivery
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on recruitment processes and requirements where necessary
• Provide candidates with clear, professional and timely communication throughout the recruitment process
• Coordinate interviews, assessments and other selection activities
• Manage candidate offers and ensure all required documentation is completed accurately
• Coordinate pre-employment checks and verification processes
• Maintain a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey
• Maintain accurate candidate, vacancy and recruitment information on the relevant ATS/recruitment systems
• Ensure recruitment documentation is complete, accurate and appropriately filed
• Track vacancies and recruitment activity to ensure positions progress within agreed timelines
• Prepare recruitment reports and provide relevant recruitment updates to management
• Ensure recruitment processes are conducted in accordance with company policies, procedures and applicable requirements
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure data integrity across recruitment systems

How to apply

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