Recruitment Outsourcing Specialist - South Africa (Accounting/Legal)
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Mid-level Accounting role at D2B. Remote, South Africa · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Search recruitment platforms for accounting and legal professionals who are currently active in the job market
- Send personalized messages about available career paths, then answer candidate inquiries and conduct initial phone screens
- Ask candidates about their current work, technical strengths, qualifications, pay expectations, preferred arrangements and notice periods
- Enter candidate details in the CRM and prepare clear handovers for senior consultants handling placements
- Meet daily and weekly goals for outreach messages, calls and qualified introductions
What you bring
- You bring recruitment, sourcing, talent acquisition or account management experience, ideally in accounting, legal or professional services
- You communicate confidently in writing and on phone interviews, and build rapport with job seekers
- You stay organized and motivated by clear activity targets in a structured setting
- You can quickly pick up ATS or CRM systems and work with online recruitment platforms
Who this fits
This role suits someone who enjoys candidate engagement, sourcing and goal-based work. It is fully remote from South Africa under an independent contractor agreement, with working hours aligned to UK or US business schedules.
From the employer
Position: RECRUITMENT OUTSOURCING SPECIALIST / CANDIDATE ENGAGEMENT & RESOURCING CONSULTANT
Salary range: R20,000 ZAR / month (The final amount will be at the client's discretion based on the candidate’s skills and experience)
Working Hours: Following UK/US business hours (Full-time; TBD)
Work set-up: 100% Remote work under Independent Contractor Agreement
Holidays: TBD
Target Start Date: ASAP
About the Company
This specialized recruitment and advisory agency connects high-caliber talent with organizations across the accountancy, finance, tax, and audit sectors. Operating within both public practice and internal corporate environments, the firm partners with a diverse client base ranging from independent boutique practices to large international enterprises. Beyond core accounting functions, the agency also provides talent acquisition and advisory services across complementary operational areas, including legal, human resources, creative media, and executive management.
Role Overview
As a Recruitment Outsourcing Specialist / Candidate Engagement & Resourcing Consultant, you will act as the first point of contact for active industry talent, turning candidate curiosity into meaningful career conversations. By identifying skilled professionals, building rapport, and mapping out their career aspirations, you will directly fuel the firm's growth and connect top-tier talent with standout professional opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Active Sourcing & Outreach: Conduct daily targeted searches on key recruitment platforms (such as Indeed) to connect with recently active accounting and legal talent.
- Persuasive Messaging: Craft and send tailored, engaging messages to prospective candidates regarding active career paths and market opportunities.
- Inbound Engagement: Rapidly respond to candidate inquiries and conduct warm phone screenings to evaluate candidate needs and motivations.
- Consultative Discovery: Ask targeted questions to uncover key candidate data, including current roles, technical skill sets, professional qualifications, salary expectations, preferred work arrangements, and notice periods.
- Brand Ambassadorship: Articulate our firm's specialized value proposition, building trust and providing candidates with an exceptional first impression.
- Seamless Handoffs: Accurately document all candidate details in the company CRM and execute structured handovers to Senior Consultants for live job placement.
- Performance Excellence: Consistently hit and exceed daily/weekly activity targets related to messaging volume, candidate calls, and qualified introductions.
Requirements
Qualifications (Must Have):
- Industry Experience: Prior experience in recruitment, sourcing, talent acquisition, and account management is beneficial.
- Domain Knowledge: Experience with recruiting and sourcing in the public accounting, legal, or professional services sectors.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to conduct professional phone interviews.
- Relationship Building: Natural ability to establish rapport quickly, ask insightful questions, and build trust with passive and active job seekers.
- Organization & Drive: Highly organized, goal-oriented, and thriving in a structured environment with clear activity and performance metrics.
- Technical Aptitude: Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn ATS/CRM systems and leverage online recruitment platforms effectively.
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