Recruitment Client Liaison & Admin Manager

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Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Agency • HR Tech • Professional Services
The Role
Provide executive-level administrative and client liaison support for a global executive search practice: manage C-suite engagements, format CVs in CRM, coordinate complex international interview schedules, execute compliance and B-BBEE supplier onboarding, support recruitment consultants, run 3-4 high-profile client events yearly, and handle ad-hoc office logistics and travel arrangements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Operating within an established global professional executive search services environment, this high-output role is critical for driving seamless client relationships and operational excellence at the executive level. The position serves as a vital bridge between international C-suite stakeholders and internal consultancy teams, requiring an advanced blend of administrative mastery, cross-border coordination, and executive-level diplomacy. This is a permanent, full-time remote position based in Cape Town, with fortnightly in-office meetings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Executive Stakeholder Liaison: Manage direct engagements with global CEOs and senior corporate leaders, upholding the highest standards of professional etiquette, discretion, and confidentiality.

  • Talent Acquisition Support: Type CVs, using CRM system, professionally format executive CVs to ensure impeccable quality before client submission.

  • Seamlessly coordinate complex interview schedules across multiple global time zones

  • Compliance & Risk Administration: Execute strict background vetting processes, including Managing Integrity Evaluation (MIE) checks, qualification authentications, and fraud verifications, proactively following up on outstanding details.

  • International & Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Administration: Oversee the meticulous completion, research, and tracking of approximately 40 highly complex international supplier and local B-BBEE compliance forms annually.

  • Recruitment consultant support: Partner directly with the Recruitment Consultant to manage diaries, orchestrate high-level client meetings, and provide comprehensive administrative backing.

  • Event Coordination: Take full operational ownership of three to four high-profile client events per year, managing venue logistics, supplier relations, audio-visual (AV) sound systems, and guest invitations.

  • Ad Hoc Office Operations: Manage essential office logistics, including courier arrangements, updating candidate database addresses, coordinating with IT support, and arranging complex travel itineraries (flights, hotels, and credit card reconciliations) for senior leadership.



Requirements
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Office Management is advantageous.

  • Prior experience supporting global talent acquisition desks dealing with international time zones

  • Experience: Proven track record in professional services dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, talent acquisition support, recruitment administration, or an executive-level project coordination role.

  • Executive Presence: Extensive experience interacting directly with C-suite, CEO, or Managing Director-level stakeholders.

  • Compliance Literacy: Prior experience working with complex supplier onboarding forms, global documentation, or South African B-BBEE verification processes.

  • Location: Must reside in Cape Town, with the ability to work from the Green Point shared office space every second Friday.

  • Attributes: Exceptional, error-free attention to detail; an output-driven mindset; the ability to use independent initiative without being forceful; and a highly collaborative, helpful team approach.

  • Experience utilizing CRM systems (e.g., Zoho Recruit, Easy System, or similar candidate management databases) for notes and status updates.

  • Collaboration Tools: Microsoft SharePoint Server and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).



  • Benefits
    Join a highly professional, collaborative, and family-supportive team that balances high-volume delivery (managing over 60 projects annually) with a fun and rewarding culture.
    13th cheque.
    Flexible working environment (9am - 5pm with flexibility).
    Remote from a home office in Cape Town, with an in-office requirement biweekly on a Friday at a shared workspace in Green Point.
    Mental health time allocation.
    Educational courses annual contribution.

    Skills Required

    • Prior experience supporting global talent acquisition desks dealing with international time zones
    • Proven track record in professional services supporting internal and external stakeholders, talent acquisition support, recruitment administration, or executive-level project coordination
    • Extensive experience interacting directly with C-suite, CEO, or Managing Director-level stakeholders (executive presence)
    • Prior experience with complex supplier onboarding forms, global documentation, or South African B-BBEE verification processes
    • Experience executing background vetting processes including Managing Integrity Evaluation (MIE) checks, qualification authentication, and fraud verifications
    • Experience utilizing CRM systems (e.g., Zoho Recruit, Easy System, or similar) for candidate notes and status updates
    • Experience with Microsoft SharePoint Server and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
    • Experience coordinating complex interview schedules across multiple global time zones
    • Must reside in Cape Town and be able to work from the Green Point shared office every second Friday
    • Exceptional attention to detail; output-driven mindset; able to use independent initiative; highly collaborative team approach
    • A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Office Management
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    What We Do

    RecruitMyMom is a South African recruitment agency specializing in placing skilled women, particularly professional mothers, in permanent, contract, freelance, and fractional roles. They connect local and global businesses with top-tier talent and focus on the economic empowerment of women.

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