Recruitment Data Support Specialist

Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa Posted on 26/02/2026

A leading executive search company is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Recruitment Data Support Specialist to join the team on a 6-month fixed term contract to start as soon as possible. The role is based in-office with typical office hours, Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30, including a one-hour lunch and some flexibility.

The focus of this role is on data verification and quality assurance across the company's candidate database. The ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to accuracy over speed.

• Review, clean, and verify candidate data in the company database.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or unusual entries and take steps to resolve them.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to clarify unclear information.
• Transfer accurate candidate information from sources like LinkedIn and older databases (Goldmine, Venturi) into the new system.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive candidate information with discretion.
• Ensure data integrity and quality for internal and client-facing purposes.

• Previous experience in data management, database administration, or recruitment support is highly desirable.
• Exposure to Goldmine, Venturi, or similar recruitment software is a plus.
• Strong computer literacy and comfort navigating databases.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills - able to ask questions when information seems unclear.
• Trustworthiness and ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Reliable, highly detail-oriented, and able to analyse complex data to make informed decisions.