Junior Recruiter/Administrator - Homechoice (Southern Suburbs (Cape)) at HomeChoice Holdings Limited

Description

• Homechoice is a leading South African homeware retailer. For almost 40 years we’ve helped our customers create beautiful homes they love with an innovative range of quality products they can afford.
• We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Junior Recruiter & Recruitment Administrator to join our talent acquisition team. This dual-role position offers a blend of recruitment and administrative responsibilities, ensuring seamless hiring processes and efficient support for the HR team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for recruitment, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What you will love doing in this role

Recruitment Activities

• Source candidates using job boards, social media platforms, and other sourcing tools.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles.
• Review resumes and applications to match candidates with job requirements.
• Conduct initial phone or video interviews to assess candidate suitability.
• Draft compelling job descriptions and post them across job boards, career sites, and social media platforms.
• Ensure job postings are current, accurate, and aligned with company branding and messaging.
• Provide timely updates to candidates on their application status.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience through clear communication, professionalism, and support.
• Support hiring managers in understanding role requirements and creating job briefs.
• Facilitate communication between candidates and hiring teams to ensure smooth interview scheduling.
• Ensure that all daily, weekly, and monthly trackers and reports are maintained and updated on a regular basis.
• Ensure that all data presented for tracking, reporting and analysis purposes are accurate so that we can utilize the information gained to make effective talent decisions.

Recruitment Administration

• Schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers.
• Send interview invites, confirmations, and reminders to all relevant parties.
• Draft and issue offer letters, contracts, and pre-employment documentation.
• Coordinate background checks, reference checks, and employment verifications.
• Facilitate the onboarding process, ensuring new hires have all the necessary tools and access on day one.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records in the ATS.
• Track and report on recruitment metrics, such as time-to-hire and candidate feedback.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with labor laws, company policies, and data protection regulations (e.g., POPIA).
• Maintain a well-organized system for storing recruitment documentation and candidate records.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to senior recruiters and HR team members.
• Respond to recruitment-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and candidates.
• Oversee the stationary order and approval process for the team.
• Continuously maintain the Talent Acquisition templates.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure that all our job adverts are displaying correctly and are visible on all platforms.

Requirements
What you’ll need to do this role

• Grade 12 / Matric
• 3 – 4 years recruitment/HR administration experience
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field – advantageous.
• Sage300 People working experience would be advantageous.
• Previous experience as a recruitment coordinator, administrator, or HR support role is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with ATS software or HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and data protection regulations.
• Retail experience would be ideal

What we love about you

• Time Management: Ability to handle multiple recruitment tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in job postings, candidate records, and employment documentation.
• Communication Skills: Clear, professional communication with candidates, hiring managers, and team members.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from application to onboarding.
• Tech-Savvy: Confident in using ATS platforms, HR software, and digital collaboration tools (like Microsoft Teams).

Behaviors we love

• Wow my customer
• Walk in my customers’ shoes
• Deliver on my promises
• Deliver insight-led solutions my customers need
• Treat the business as my own
• Take accountability
• Be curious, creative & explore opportunities
• Do it right & at the right time
• Play as a team
• Be helpful
• Be inclusive
• Find the fun