Graduate Recruiter, Cape Town — Early Careers

EY; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking an Associate — Graduate Recruiter to lead end-to-end graduate recruitment in Cape Town and support national initiatives. You will partner with university stakeholders, design go-to-market strategies, and manage candidates through screening, interviews and onboarding.

The role requires two years of recruitment experience, strong English communication, and the ability to travel occasionally. You will contribute to EY's inclusive candidate experience and talent strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, business or related field.
• At least two years' recruitment experience.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Fluent in English with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong service mindset and inclusive candidate experience.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work outside hours when required.
• Experience with ATS and data quality.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and offices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end Graduate recruitment and selection activities for graduate roles for the Cape Town office.
• Support National Graduate Recruitment initiatives.
• Partner with business and talent stakeholders to understand workforce needs and provide updates.
• Develop attraction and go-to-market strategies across universities, schools and digital platforms.
• Build relationships with students, lecturers and career services teams.
• Represent EY at career events and employer-brand activities.
• Manage candidates through screening, interviews, offers and onboarding.
• Maintain candidate and vacancy records in the ATS and track metrics.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Organisational skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

EY is seeking an Associate — Graduate Recruiter to lead end-to-end graduate recruitment in Cape Town and support national initiatives. You will partner with university stakeholders, design go-to-market strategies, and manage candidates through screening, interviews and onboarding.

The role requires two years of recruitment experience, strong English communication, and the ability to travel occasionally. You will contribute to EY's inclusive candidate experience and talent strategy.