What does a recruiter earn in SA?

Recruiters usually earn R15 000-R70 000/month, with commission and leadership roles increasing income.

Is recruitment a good career?

It can be, especially for people strong in sales, networking and specialist talent markets.

Not always. HR, psychology or business studies help, but performance and network matter strongly.

Tech, finance, executive search and agency recruiters with strong billings often earn more.

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