Experienced Freelance Recruiter - Work Remote

Mercier Consultancy Group is a leading European recruitment and business process outsourcing firm with a distinguished reputation for connecting exceptional talent with world-class organisations across a wide range of industries. With a strong international footprint and a client portfolio spanning multiple continents, we pride ourselves on delivering recruitment solutions that are strategic, efficient, and people-first. At Mercier Consultancy Group, we believe that great recruitment starts with great recruiters — and that is precisely why we are expanding our freelance network in South Africa.

We are seeking a highly motivated and seasoned Experienced Freelance Recruiter to join our on-site team in Cape Town, South Africa, and play a pivotal role in our international talent acquisition efforts within the Recruitment & Staffing industry. This is an outstanding opportunity for a recruitment professional who thrives in a dynamic, results-driven environment and is ready to leverage their expertise on a flexible freelance basis.

If you are looking for one of the most rewarding English-speaking jobs in South Africa, this Experienced Freelance Recruiter position in South Africa could be exactly what you have been searching for.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and facilitating successful placements across a variety of industry sectors.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive headhunting, database searches, job boards, Linked In, and professional networking within the Recruitment & Staffing industry.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and key stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of role requirements, team culture, and candidate profiles.
• Craft compelling, SEO-optimised job advertisements in English to attract high-calibre talent for vacancies across multiple markets, including jobs in South Africa and international roles.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including competency-based interviews, skills evaluations, and cultural fit reviews, ensuring only the strongest profiles are presented to clients.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with both candidates and clients, establishing yourself as a trusted recruitment partner within the Recruitment & Staffing space.
• Accurately maintain candidate records, activity logs, and placement data within the company's applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring full compliance and data integrity.
• Remain up to date with market trends, talent availability, and competitive intelligence within the Recruitment & Staffing industry to provide informed counsel to clients and internal teams.

Requirements

• Native or fluent English language proficiency, both spoken and written, is essential for this role — strong communication skills in English are non-negotiable.
• A minimum of 2–4 years of proven experience as a recruiter, talent acquisition specialist, or staffing consultant, ideally within the Recruitment & Staffing industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple open vacancies simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of candidate and client experience.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), Linked In Recruiter, and other leading sourcing platforms commonly used in the Recruitment & Staffing sector.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a consultative, candidate-first approach and the ability to build trust quickly with diverse stakeholders across different cultures and time zones.
• Strong organisational skills, self-motivation, and the discipline to perform consistently and independently in a freelance capacity — this role is on-site in Cape Town, South Africa, and no relocation package is provided.

Benefits

• Competitive Monthly Salary reflective of your experience and expertise within the Recruitment & Staffing industry.
• Fully Paid Training to ensure you are equipped with Mercier Consultancy Group's best-in-class recruitment methodologies and tools.
• Health Insurance coverage to support your wellbeing throughout your engagement.
• Flexib…