German-Speaking Recruiter

German-Speaking Recruiter

Job Overview

We are looking for a native German-speaking Recruiter based in South Africa to join a high-performing international recruitment team supporting clients across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). In this 360 recruitment role, you’ll manage the full hiring process, from business development to candidate placement, while working with global clients and international talent.

This is an ideal opportunity for a bilingual recruitment professional who thrives in a remote-first, KPI-driven environment and is passionate about connecting talent with opportunity across borders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across German-speaking markets.
• Engage with clients and hiring managers in German and English to understand hiring needs.
• Proactively source and screen qualified candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, and recruitment CRM tools.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assessments in German.
• Build strong relationships with clients and act as a trusted recruitment partner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records using internal CRM systems.
• Collaborate with a mature, goal-driven team in a supportive, remote-first environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Native German speaker with strong professional proficiency in English.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of recruitment experience (agency or internal), ideally with international or European exposure.
• Proven experience in 360 recruitment, including business development and client management.
• Comfortable with high activity levels in a KPI-led environment.
• Experience using recruitment CRMs and sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter, JobAdder, Lusha) is a plus.
• Must be based in South Africa, with a reliable internet connection and a personal laptop.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.