Business Advisor (Recruitment RPO)

Black Pen Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Business Advisor with strong expertise in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). The role involves advising on best practices for RPO models, designing scalable service offerings, and engaging with stakeholders to align operational frameworks. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in RPO strategy and implementation, along with strong analytical and commercial skills. This position is pivotal for those looking to lead RPO solutions within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in RPO strategy, implementation, or consultancy.
• Demonstrated experience advising or implementing RPO models.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory on setting up a Recruitment Process Outsourcing model.
• Design workflow processes and governance structures for RPO.
• Advise on pricing models and revenue structures for RPO delivery.

Skills

RPO strategy and implementation

Commercial understanding

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Tools

ATS platforms

Recruitment technologies

Job description

About the job Business Advisor (Recruitment RPO)

Location: Cape Town

Engagement Type: Contract / Consultancy

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Business Advisor with proven expertise in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to support our organisation in conceptualising, structuring, and launching an RPO service offering. This is a pivotal consulting engagement, ideal for a results-oriented individual who brings deep industry knowledge and a successful track record of setting up RPO solutions for recruitment businesses or internal talent functions.

The successful candidate will serve as a strategic consultant, advising on best practices, operational frameworks, technology enablement, pricing models, and service delivery structures aligned with RPO industry standards.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in RPO strategy, implementation, or consultancy within the recruitment or talent acquisition industry.
• Demonstrated experience advising or setting up RPO models for recruitment firms or corporate talent functions.
• Deep understanding of RPO commercial structures, delivery models (on-site, offshore, hybrid), and client lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in talent technologies, recruitment automation, and digital sourcing strategies.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and presentation skills with an ability to engage with executive-level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory on the end-to-end setup of a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) model tailored to our business goals.
• Define the scope, value proposition, and service tiers for RPO offerings.
• Benchmark industry practices and design RPO solutions that are scalable, competitive, and aligned with client expectations

Operational Framework & Implementation Support

• Design workflow processes, governance structures, and performance management systems for the RPO function.
• Recommend suitable recruitment technologies, ATS platforms, and automation tools to support seamless RPO delivery.
• Outline service level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and operational standards.

Business & Commercial Advisory

• Advise on pricing models, revenue structures, and profitability metrics tailored for RPO delivery.
• Guide the creation of RPO marketing collateral, pitch decks, and client onboarding frameworks.
• Support the preparation of internal capability assessments and gap analyses.

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align internal stakeholders with the RPO vision.
• Provide knowledge transfer and training recommendations to upskill internal teams.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to leadership throughout the RPO development lifecycle.