Graduate Recruitment Assistant

PKF Constantia Valley Cape Town Inc; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking a Graduate Recruitment Assistant to support their HR team in sourcing and selecting top graduate talent. The role involves coordinating recruitment events, engaging with universities, and managing candidate communications. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Human Resources or a related field and possess strong skills in talent sourcing and assessment. Opportunities for growth and development await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Manager in sourcing and selecting graduate talent.
• Assist in planning career fairs and recruitment events.
• Manage candidate correspondence and onboarding processes.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Candidate assessment

University engagement

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

The Graduate Recruitment Assistant will support the HR Manager in sourcing, attracting, and selecting top graduate talent for the organisation. This role involves assisting with administrative tasks, coordinating recruitment events, liaising with universities, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience.

Graduate Recruitment Support

• Assist in the end-to-end recruitment process for graduate programmes, internships, and learnerships.
• Screen applications, schedule interviews, and conduct initial candidate assessments.
• Maintain and update candidate databases and recruitment tracking systems.

University Engagement & Talent Sourcing

• Build and maintain relationships with universities, career services, and student organisations.
• Assist in planning and attending career fairs, networking events, and campus presentations.
• Promote employer branding initiatives to attract top graduates.
• Assist in graduate induction, job shadowing and vac work throughout the year.

Administration & Coordination

• Manage candidate correspondence, including interview confirmations and feedback.
• Assist with onboarding processes, including preparing induction materials.
• Ensure compliance with employment equity and labour laws in South Africa.

Marketing & Social Media Support

• Help manage job postings on career portals, social media, and company websites.
• Assist in developing recruitment marketing materials, such as brochures and videos.
• Monitor and respond to queries from potential candidates.

Data Management & Reporting

• Track recruitment metrics and prepare reports on candidate pipelines and hiring trends.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of recruitment activities.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.