Talent Acquisition Screener – RPO / Graduate Hiring

Talent Acquisition Screener – RPO / Graduate Hiring

Salary: up to 250,000RAND Location: This role is fully remote; however, we require someone based in South Africa, ideally Johannesburg due to the wider team set-up. Contract: 12-month FTC

About Us: Instant Impact is a global RPO provider working with ambitious, high-growth companies across 35+ countries. We design and deliver recruitment strategies that drive results — combining brilliant people, tech, and insights to create world-class experiences for clients and candidates alike.

We believe in creating work environments that are agile, inclusive, and fun. Whether it’s Full RPO, Project RPO, or Talent Consulting, we work as true partners — empowering our clients with embedded teams and scalable support.

What does it mean to be a Talent Acquisition Screener? As our Talent Acquisition Screener, you’ll play a vital role in helping our clients assess large volumes of graduate-level candidates through virtual interviews. You’ll bring structure, accuracy, and insight to the review process — ensuring consistency, quality, and fairness throughout.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy independent, structured work and have a sharp eye for communication, presentation, and motivation in early-career talent.

This is a 12-month FTC, but for the right person, there’s potential for a permanent role—though with automation on the horizon, the future shape of the role is still evolving.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

Driving Screening Excellence

• Confidently review and evaluate graduate-level virtual interviews using structured, unbiased rubrics
• Apply client-specific criteria with precision, delivering fair and consistent scoring every time
• Spot and highlight standout moments, concerns, or red flags—keeping Talent Leads in the loop
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining top-tier quality in every review

Championing Quality & Consistency

• Meet and exceed service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards
• Keep your finger on the pulse of client workflow changes and adapt quickly to new evaluation tools or frameworks
• Share timely feedback and insights with internal teams to keep everyone aligned and informed

Living our Values

• Take full ownership of your work and deliver with integrity
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and with purpose—internally and externally
• Help build a hiring experience that’s inclusive, equitable, and backed by data
• What do we need from you?

What we need from you

• A sharp eye for detail and consistent, fair judgement
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Strong time management and comfort working independently
• A proactive mindset with a drive to deliver quality work

Beneficial Skills

• Experience in recruitment, HR, or psychology
• Familiarity with structured interviews or candidate assessments
• Exposure to high-volume or graduate recruitment

What’s in it for you?

• Work Your Way: 100% remote with flexible hours — fit work around your life, not the other way around. We’re Flexa-accredited and proudly hold a 3-star “World-Class” rating from Best Companies.
• Shape Your Future: Our internal progression strategy puts your goals first, with clear paths into broader roles across Talent Acquisition and beyond.
• Purpose-Driven Impact: Help build a fairer hiring process and shape the future workforce through structured, inclusive evaluation.
• Team That Gets It: Join a highly motivated crew of experienced recruiters. We invest in regular in-house training, knowledge-sharing, and career support.
• Culture That Cares: Be part of a global, inclusive team that values collaboration, curiosity, and learning. We’re proud of our 4.8★ rating on Glassdoor.
• Learn & Grow: Enjoy a R6,500 personal L&D budget, R3,500 home office budget, and plenty of chances for internal mobility when you're ready for a new challenge.
• Health & Wellbeing: We’ve got you covered with Medical Aid and the flexibility of hybrid working if remote isn’t your style.

At Instant Impact, everyone is welcome.

We are committed to maintaining and growing our diverse and dynamic team and the inclusive culture, we have built. We encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work regardless of; age, sexuality, religion, disability, pronouns, neurodiversity, gender, ethnic group, or beliefs. Instant Impact is actively seeking to hire a diverse workforce so we can continue to celebrate inclusion and diversity to its full potential.

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