Agency Recruitment Consultant - Work from Home + High Earnings

Job Overview

We are seeking a full‑time 360 Agency Recruiter based in South Africa to source and place accountants across Australia and New Zealand. The candidate will run an independent desk, manage client relationships, and deliver high‑quality candidates to our agency.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with clients and candidates (cold/warm calling clients and candidates)
• Talent sourcing of prospective candidates from websites, Linked In, internal databases, and market mapping
• Interviewing candidates, formatting resumes, writing summaries for clients, and doing reference checks
• Develop the right sourcing strategy to fulfil open positions
• Plan and execute targeted talent nurturing programs
• Attend to general inquiries, screen and shortlist potential candidates
• Keeping regular contact with current and prospective talent and following up for future positions
• Understand trends in the marketplace and industry that present recruiting opportunities for the business
• Update CRM and databases
• Daily/Weekly recruitment progress reporting

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience recruiting in an agency environment with Western clients and candidates (US/AU/NZ/CA/UK/UAE/SG) – ideally in white‑collar space, proven cold‑calling experience.
• Prepared to work hard, enjoy life while making great money
• Very success‑driven and goal‑oriented – we want a culture of success.
• Builds rapport and consults in an honest, engaging way that adds value.
• High level of Attention to Detail and very organised and conscientious.
• Track record of success and ability to execute and get results no matter what.
• Genuinely wants to build the business and improve it, is proactive.
• Loyal and intelligent, available to contribute to management of the company.
• Open‑minded, tough, intelligent, resilient, curious, fun.
• High commercial acumen; consultative approach, not just hard sell.
• Ability to create quick and strong rapport with clients over the phone, and willing to contribute to a collaborative and dynamic team.
• Accounting, B2B, or Corporate background is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in the English language (10/10) – written, speaking and reading.
• Available for at least 40 hours per week (Mon‑Fri) across Australia/NZ/US/Asia, and understands that agency recruitment is not a 9‑5 role.
• Own desktop/laptop/monitor with reliable high‑speed internet.
• Can‑do attitude, result‑driven.
• Works autonomously with minimal supervision.
• High integrity; trustworthiness critical – any lie results in dismissal.
• Excellent computer literacy skills and proficiency in sourcing tools like Linked In, Boolean, job boards and proven AI skills.

Red Flags – Not Suitable

• No solid corporate experience (never worked in an office environment).
• No stable job history (at least 3–5+ years in most roles).
• Afraid of working hard continuously; role requires discipline and long hours.
• Afraid of picking up the phone and speaking to strangers daily.
• Not willing to commit 3–5 years to this role.
• Not coachable and intelligent; training provided.
• Not a team player.
• Not committed to success; lacks drive; other priorities distract.
• Not honest & trustworthy.
• Very social person needing others physically around; struggles working from home.
• Too many obligations; cannot commit to demanding role.
• Not structured, disciplined or self‑driven; cannot plan daily/weekly and keep track.
• Not tech savvy; cannot use social media, Boolean, AI, research tools.
• Gets too frazzled when things happen; cannot problem‑solve.
• Not intelligent emotionally or intellectually.

Application Process

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you! Apply by sending an email to with your CV and cover letter (must use the word giraffe). Please answer the following questions:

• Explain why you think you're suitable for the role and ensure you match the criteria (job stability, agency experience, cold calling experience, etc.).
• Describe the recruitment experience you have had – type of roles, locations, and achievements (billings, placement success, etc.).
• Your current/most recent salary (state in ZAR per month, will be verified).
• Minimum expected salary.
• What other skills can you bring to make you a better candidate?
• If you are currently employed, why are you looking to leave your current role?