Recruitment Trainee

About this role

Lafab Solutions is looking for a Recruitment Trainee to support our recruitment team in sourcing, screening and shortlisting candidates for client vacancies. The successful candidate will help turn client job requirements into qualified and well-matched candidates by using our candidate database, job platforms and recruitment systems. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, good at research and interested in building a career in recruitment and talent acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Review job descriptions and understand client recruitment requirements.
• Identify essential qualifications, skills and experience for each vacancy.
• Search the candidate database for suitable candidates.
• Source additional candidates through approved job platforms, referrals and professional networks.
• Review CVs and candidate profiles.
• Screen candidates against job requirements.
• Contact candidates to confirm interest, availability, experience and other relevant information.
• Prepare focused and relevant candidate shortlists.
• Highlight candidate strengths and any important gaps or concerns.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the recruitment system.
• Track candidates through the recruitment process.
• Coordinate interviews and candidate follow-ups.
• Record interview outcomes and client feedback.
• Support reference checks and other recruitment activities where required.
• Maintain professional communication with candidates and clients.
• Ensure confidential candidate and client information is handled appropriately.
• Complete recruitment tasks and follow-ups within required timelines.

Requirements

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Good computer literacy and internet research skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and assess CVs effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work with databases, spreadsheets and recruitment systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Willingness to learn and follow recruitment processes.