Recruitment Officer

About MSF:

Doctors without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation committed to two objectives: providing medical assistance to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, natural and man-made disasters; and speaking out about the plight of the populations assisted. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Today, MSF is present in more than 70 countries, where thousands of MSF doctors, nurses, logisticians, water-and-sanitation experts, and other medical and non-medical professionals work together to bring essential health services to people caught in humanitarian crises.

JOB OVERVIEW

The MSF SnA recruitment unit generally recruits professionals who meet the required criteria as defined by MSF SnA, ensuring equity, transparency and objectivity in all steps of the process. The recruiter assesses the needs, the required profiles and recruits to contribute to the MSF SnA section office. The position requires quality work, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the targeting, selection and recruitment process of candidates to achieve HR requirement set by the unit:

• Assist with the end-to-end recruitment and selection process as described in the relevant MSF SA Recruitment documents, always ensuring the quality of the process. Responsibilities include CV screening, Technical competency checks, Competency based interview, Facilitation of intake process, Collection and verification of candidate documents and credentials.
• Ensure the Job adverts are uploaded and removed as per the managers’ request.
• Collaborate and work with Recruitment manager to ensure the right profiles are prioritised for recruitment.
• Ensure smooth communication with candidates.
• Responsible for the achievement of recruitment targets within the criteria and timeframe agreed.
• Ensure all the bookings we need as the Recruitment team is done and the material we need is prepared.
• Organise intake assessment independently.
• Assist the field Recruitment officer to carry out recruitment events and campaigns.
• Help process invoices.
• Responsible for proper handover to hiring manager and HR manager after recruitment.
• Assist conducts the Orientation of new employees if needed.
• Ad hoc recruitment activities and implement recruitment policy and guidelines.
• Supervise and train recruitment intern.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• HR or social sciences or Industrial Psychology Tertiary Degree qualification.

Knowledge and skills

• 1 years’ experience with MSF or other international organisation.
• 4 years working experience in related capacity.
• Fluent command of English. Advantage, French speaker.
• Digital marketing experience.
• Knowledge in excel

Personal attributes

• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Team player and ability to take on cross functionality.
• Results and quality orientation.
• High tolerance of stressful working conditions.
• Autonomous
• Work under pressure

Terms and Conditions of Employment:

• Initial 12-month contract then open-ended contract
• Monthly Salary: R 33 723,45
• 13th Cheque in November.
• 10% additional pension allowance.
• 100% Medical Aid Contribution.
• Transport allowance.
• Cell phone allowance.

Closing date: 02 September 2026

Expected Start date: ASAP (Notice dependent)

Please submit your application containing your detailed motivation letter and CV (both in English)

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Information

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF SnA. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your personal data will be treated confidentially. MSF SnA will not use your personal data in any other way not foreseen for purposes of recruitment.

MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation, and all other diversity characteristics.

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