About this role
Location: South Africa
Hours: 1:00 AM to 9:00 PM SAST
Salary: per month, negotiable based on experience
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated Appointment Setter to join our dynamic, growth driven team. In this role, you will engage decision makers at companies that are recruiting, qualify interest, and schedule meetings for our recruitment team. You will play a key part in driving business growth through consistent outreach, professional follow up, and high-quality appointment setting.
This position is fully remote and ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of results and enjoys building relationships with businesses.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct outbound and follow up calls with companies that are recruiting, including warm inbound leads.
• Identify and engage hiring decision makers, introduce our recruitment services and qualify interest based on set criteria.
• Schedule discovery calls and consultations for recruiters or the sales team and ensure all details are accurate.
• Utilise CRM software to track interactions, manage pipelines, and maintain accurate records.
• Confirm meetings, reduce no shows, and support smooth handover to the recruiter or sales team.
• Handle objections professionally and keep conversations focused and value driven.
• Provide feedback and insights on lead quality, campaign performance, and areas for improvement.
• Proven experience as an appointment setter, telemarketer, or in a similar phone-based client facing role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in handling objections and overcoming challenges.
• Strong organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite, or willingness to learn quickly.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and driven to achieve measurable results.
• Coachable, adaptable, and open to feedback in a high-performance environment.
• A high school diploma or equivalent, further education or training in sales, marketing, or communications is a plus.
• Fully remote or flexible work arrangements.
• Flexible hours to accommodate various time zones when needed.
• Performance based bonuses to reward results.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team culture that values collaboration, accountability, and growth.
• Regular virtual team building and career advancement opportunities.
Other facts
About Employmate
Employmate is redefining global recruitment.
We help growing businesses across continents scale faster by connecting them with highly skilled, pre-vetted South African professionals - at a fraction of local hiring costs.
With an average hire time of under 21 days and a 98% fulfilment rate, Employmate offers a seamless process: from candidate sourcing and background checks to integration support and replacement guarantees. Our clients save up to 70% compared to local salaries, while accessing a talent pool of over 120,000 professionals across accounting, marketing, legal, sales, customer service, and more.
Why clients choose Employmate:
7-21-day average time-to-hire.
98% placement success rate.
Savings of up to 70% on staffing costs.
120,000+ skilled candidates ready to work.
Full transparency, ethical recruitment, and global compliance.
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What you'll do
- The Appointment Setter will engage decision makers at recruiting companies, qualify interest, and schedule meetings for the recruitment team. This role involves conducting outbound calls, managing pipelines in CRM software, and providing feedback on lead quality.
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