Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mukuru
Johannesburg
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
Job description

Mukuru is on the lookout for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team our amazing team. This role is open to applicants from Cape Town and Johannesburg.

The main purpose of this role is to coordinate the recruitment for the Mukuru Group by recruiting the most suitable employees in line with company policies, processes, best practice and set timeframes; and oversee and guide the recruiters.

This role will be responsible for the recruitment of staff, across multiple disciplines, locations and on all levels. They must ensure an accurate and efficient process, employing candidates with the right experience, skills and knowledge for vacant positions. The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in recommending, coaching and advising line managers throughout the Selection process to ensure objective and fair criteria is used for the appointment of candidates. The Talent Acquisition Specialist must to ensure that all recruitment takes place within the framework of current Labour Legislation, Company Policy and the Company’s Employment Equity plan.

Internal liaison takes place extensively with the HR team and with management at all levels. External liaison takes place with agencies, applicants and, from time to time.

Duties and Responsibilities (Include but is not limited to):

  • Coordinate the recruitment function across the Mukuru business
  • Track and record all vacancies across the business on vacancy schedule
  • Assign vacancies to various recruiters
  • Monitor and track recruitment expenditure on agencies and compile accurate monthly reports on costs
  • Update relevant statistics to evaluate placement ratio’s, turnaround times
  • Compile accurate monthly reports on the recruitment function
  • Follow selection procedures to identify potential candidates for placement in vacancies
  • Ensure thorough understanding of the vacancy and department prior to starting the process
  • Include only inherent job requirement elements during the recruitment process
  • Advertise the position internally / externally as per the Company Policies and Procedures
  • Apply the same criteria consistently to all candidates in short-listing and decisions
  • Follow the appropriate recruitment process flow as specified for specific positions
  • Make use of the agreed Company technique to interview shortlisted candidates
  • Keep all stakeholders informed (Line Management and Candidates) of the progress in terms of the recruitment plan
  • Advise managers on recruitment policies and procedures to ensure consistent processes
  • Observe the interviewing skills of Line Managements during interviews and provide coaching where gaps are identified e.g. asking illegal questions
  • Evaluate the interview process continuously to ensure that objective job requirements are used
  • Discuss the interview and integrate other relevant information with the Line manager to come to a final conclusion on who is the most suited candidate
  • Create a continuous awareness with Line Management to consider all current legislation throughout the process
  • Perform administrative duties to support an effective and efficient selection process and ensure required backup
  • Compile interview guides and ensure they are used correctly, with sufficient process notes, records and reporting included for every vacancy
  • Professionally regret unsuccessful candidates
  • Contact the successful candidates to make an employment offer by obtaining the agreed salary information from the Line Managers
  • Ensure the necessary documentation is sent to the Onboarding Team
  • Ensure accurate records of all recruitment processes is kept and stored
  • align the selection process in order to improve employment equity across the business
  • Compile adverts that are in line with Employment Equity Process by excluding all discriminatory factors
  • Advice Line Management of suitable Employment Equity candidates for vacancies by considering the final recruitment results
  • Liaise with external recruitment agencies when required
  • Participate in all OD initiatives (job evaluation, restructuring, culture, employee engagement activities
  • Participate in Employee wellness activities and initiatives
  • Manage own professional and self-development

Key Requirements:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential)
  • Degree in related HR field (Essential)
  • 4 Years experience in Recruitment & Selection (Essential) with experience recruiting for senior management positions (Essential)
  • Experience in recruiting for Africa is essential
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation
  • Knowledge of selection & recruitment policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of recruitment best practice
  • Knowledge of recruitment processes
  • Knowledge of structured interviewing techniques
  • Knowledge of the use of psychometrics assessment as a part of the selection process

Additional Skills:

  • Conducting structured interviews
  • Interpersonal skills

Should you be appointed in a hybrid, remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S EE TARGETS

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