Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist - Graduate Programs

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead graduate and early-career recruitment across South Africa and beyond. You will design strategies for internships, learnerships, and entry-level roles, engaging with universities and career services to build a diverse candidate pool.

The role emphasizes sourcing, screening, and interviewing graduates through various online channels, ensuring a positive candidate experience and timely delivery for client programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in recruitment or talent acquisition, graduate focus.
• Proven ability to run graduate-focused campaigns.
• Excellent sourcing across online channels and social media.
• Strong remote communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with ATS and recruitment tech.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement graduate recruitment strategies.
• Source, screen, and interview interns and entry-level candidates.
• Build relationships with universities and career services.
• Organize virtual career fairs and information sessions.
• Manage candidate pipelines and ensure positive experience.
• Collaborate with client hiring managers on program needs.
• Track metrics and report program progress.

Skills

Sourcing

Communication

ATS

Time management

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy, is seeking a passionate and proactive Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to focus on graduate programs and early-career talent. This is a fully remote position, providing the ultimate flexibility to source and engage with aspiring professionals across South Africa and beyond. You will be instrumental in designing and executing recruitment strategies for internships, learnerships, and graduate entry-level positions for a diverse range of clients. If you have a keen eye for potential and excel at connecting emerging talent with exciting career opportunities, this remote role based virtually with connections to Bloemfontein, Free State is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies for graduate recruitment programs.
• Source, screen, and interview potential candidates for internships, learnerships, and entry-level roles.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with universities, colleges, and career services departments.
• Utilize various online platforms, social media, and recruitment tools to attract a diverse pool of early-career talent.
• Organize and participate in virtual career fairs, information sessions, and recruitment events.
• Manage candidate pipelines and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with client hiring managers to understand their graduate program needs and profile requirements.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on program progress and outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with a specific focus on graduate or early-career recruitment.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful graduate recruitment campaigns.
• Excellent sourcing skills, with experience using various online channels and social media platforms.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, suitable for a remote role.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technology.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of working autonomously.
• A genuine passion for developing young talent and fostering career growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape and grow graduate programs for various clients.
• Professional development in talent acquisition and employer branding.
• Be part of an innovative and supportive recruitment consultancy team.
• Contribute to launching the careers of future professionals.