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Recruitment Interview Specialist

We are hiring a remote Recruitment Interview Specialist to conduct high-volume candidate screening calls for a U.S.-based client. The ideal candidate will have prior recruitment experience, fluent English, and be based in South Africa or Namibia.

Can a South African apply?

The employer’s own job board lists this role’s eligible location as:

South Africa, Namibia (Remote)

Taken from the structured location field on the employer’s job board, not from the wording of the advert, when we last checked it on 2026-09-27. Employers change eligibility without notice — the employer’s page is the authority, not this one.

What it pays

As advertised
R15 000 – 18 000/mo

The full posting

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About the role and the company hiring.

We are hiring an Interview Specialist  for a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting client in the recruitment and talent acquisition industry. This is a full-time remote role for a U.S-based company. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, fast-moving environment, is highly organized, confident, and can maintain professionalism while conducting multiple candidate interviews each day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the first point of contact, making outbound calls daily to job applicants using our streamlined dialing system.
  • Conduct back-to-back first-round interviews (approximately one every 20 minutes) with candidates individually or in group settings
  • Follow structured interview scripts and evaluation criteria to ensure consistent and fair candidate assessments.
  • Ask relevant screening questions to assess qualifications, availability, and overall fit.
  • Take detailed, accurate notes in the client’s applicant tracking system (ATS) immediately after each interview.
  • Maintain a professional, welcoming tone that represents the client’s brand positively.
  • Manage time effectively to stay on schedule in a high-volume environment.
  • Communicate with internal team members to flag promising candidates or potential concerns.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in recruitment, interviewing, or talent acquisition (in a high volume recruitment setting)
  • 1+ years of experience working from home
  • Fluent English with business level experience and mastery
  • Excellent active listening skills and the ability to follow a structured process without sacrificing rapport.
  • Highly organized and able to manage large candidate pipelines efficiently.
  • Based in South Africa with availability to work full-time US business hours (Monday–Friday).

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Preferred Qualifications

·Comfortable using ATS platforms, scheduling tools, and video conferencing software.

  • Able to remain professional, composed, and engaging across back-to-back conversations.

Required Skills & Tools

·Phone / VoIP calling systems

  • Zoom (or similar video conferencing tools)
  • CRM platforms for logging, tracking, and updating live conversations
  • Email and calendar tools (e.g. Gmail, Outlook, Calendly) for managing scheduling, follow-ups, and coordination where required
  • Fast, accurate typing skills for real-time note-taking during or immediately after live conversations

Schedule & Pay

  • Full-time position; US business hours (8am–5pm EST/CST/PST depending on assignment)
  • Fully remote role for a U.S.-based company
  • Pay ranges from R15,000 – R18,000 per month

Includes

  • Weekly performance incentives (up to +50% additional earnings)
  • Stable income and consistent hours
  • Annual review and progression opportunities

System Requirements

·A fibre internet connection  with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps. ·Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher. ·8 GB of RAM or higher. ·Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer. ·HD 720p webcam. ·Headset with a microphone.

Note: Technical specification verification is required before we can proceed with your application.

Benefits

·Fully remote, stable full-time role ·US-based operational exposure ·No commute and full location flexibility ·Consistent client interaction and structured workflows ·Long-term engagement and career development potential

  • Supportive and structured working environment

If you are a polished communicator with the ability to make every candidate feel valued while keeping the process efficient and consistent, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a recruitment team operating at scale.

Eligible locationsSouth Africa, Namibia

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