Recruitment Officer at Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken

Job Description

• The Recruitment Officer is responsible for delivering effective, high-volume recruitment support across Pedro’s stores in Johannesburg. The role manages the recruitment process for frontline, entry-level, supervisory and junior management positions, ensuring vacancies are filled with suitable candidates within agreed timelines.
• The Recruitment Officer will work closely with Store and Operations Managers to understand workforce requirements, build strong candidate pipelines and deliver a professional recruitment experience while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance and candidate engagement.

Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment & Selection

• 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.

High-Volume Recruitment

• 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.

Stakeholder Management

• 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.

Candidate Management

• 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.

Recruitment Administration & Systems

• 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.

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.

Closing Date 02 October 2026