• Full Time
  • Human Resources / HR, South Africa

Cherry Assistant

Cherry Assistant provides top-quality virtual assistant services to help businesses run more efficiently, grow faster, and focus on their core goals. We connect entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies with skilled, pre-vetted virtual assistants who fit seamlessly into their teams.

Recruitment Interviewer

  • Job Type Full Time, Remote
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 2 years
  • Location South Africa
  • Job Field Human Resources / HR

We are looking for a Recruitment Interview Specialist to join a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting team in the talent acquisition industry. This is a full-time remote position for a U.S.-based company. The role suits someone who excels in a structured, quick environment, stays organized, remains confident, and keeps a professional demeanor while handling multiple candidate interviews daily.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the first point of contact by making daily outbound calls to job applicants using our easy-to-use dialing system.
  • Carry out back-to-back first-round interviews (about one every 20 minutes) with candidates, either one-on-one or in groups.
  • Follow set interview scripts and evaluation guidelines to ensure fair and consistent assessments.
  • Ask targeted screening questions to check qualifications, availability, and fit.
  • Record detailed and accurate notes in the client’s applicant tracking system (ATS) right after each interview.
  • Maintain a professional and friendly tone that reflects the client’s brand well.
  • Manage your time to keep up with a busy schedule.
  • Share updates with the team about strong candidates or any issues.

Required Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of experience in recruitment, interviewing, or talent acquisition, preferably in a high-volume setting.
  • 1 year of experience working remotely from home.
  • Fluent in English with strong business-level proficiency.
  • Great active listening skills and the ability to follow processes while building rapport.
  • Highly organized and skilled at handling large candidate pools.
  • Located in South Africa and available for full-time U.S. business hours (Monday to Friday).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with ATS platforms, scheduling tools, and video conferencing software.
  • Able to stay professional, calm, and engaging during continuous interviews.

Required Skills & Tools

  • A reliable, up-to-date computer for web-based calling and ATS systems.
  • High-speed main internet connection plus a backup option (like a mobile hotspot or secondary provider).
  • High-quality headset with noise-canceling microphone.
  • A quiet, distraction-free workspace.

Schedule & Pay

  • Full-time role; 8am to 5pm in U.S. time zones (EST, CST, or PST).
  • Fully remote for a U.S.-based company.
  • Salary ranges from R13,500 to R16,500 per month.
  • Annual raises and attendance bonuses available.

System Requirements

  • Internet speed of at least 20 Mbps.
  • Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or better.
  • 8 GB of RAM or more.
  • Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer.
  • HD 720p webcam.
  • Headset with a microphone.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through Cherry Assistant’s website.

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