Talent Acquisition Consultant

Vodafone Group Plc; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enticing incentive programs

Competitive retirement and medical aid

Staff discounts via partner companies

Job summary

Vodacom in Midrand invites applications for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator role that provides efficient, accurate and candidate‑centred recruitment support across professional and executive levels. You will coordinate recruitment activities, maintain reliable talent data and reporting, support assessments, and ensure adherence to policies while handling confidential information with discretion.

The role involves supporting Talent Acquisition Partners, coordinating interviews, managing data

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 or SAQA-equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree with HR specialization or SAQA-equivalent
• Three to five years’ experience in talent acquisition administration or recruitment coordination
• Experience coordinating weekly recruitment update meetings and end‑to‑end talent acquisition support
• Experience compiling weekly, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports
• Experience scheduling senior‑level interviews and handling confidential C‑suite information
• Experience in fast‑paced corporate or recruitment agency environments

Responsibilities

• Advertise approved vacancies and ensure vacancy information is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate virtual interviews and support case studies and assessments.
• Initiate and track pre‑employment checks in line with policy.
• Maintain accurate candidate and vacancy records in HR systems.
• Provide administrative support to Talent Acquisition Partners and stakeholders.
• Prepare market-mapping activities and candidate information packs.
• Track recruitment activity and provide progress updates to stakeholders.

Job description

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

Provide efficient, accurate and candidate‑centred talent acquisition support across professional and executive recruitment. The role coordinates recruitment activities, maintains reliable talent data and reporting, supports assessment and verification processes, and contributes to recruitment projects and compliance requirements. The incumbent works within defined talent acquisition policies and processes, exercises sound judgement in day‑to‑day delivery, and escalates complex matters to the relevant Talent Acquisition Partner.

Your responsibilities will include:

Talent Acquisition Partner Support

• Advertise approved vacancies on the appropriate recruitment channels and ensure that vacancy information is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate virtual interviews, including SOVA interviews, and support the administration of case studies and assessments.
• Initiate and track criminal and other approved pre‑employment checks in line with policy and legislative requirements.
• Maintain accurate candidate and vacancy records on the relevant HR and recruitment systems.
• Provide timely administrative and coordination support to Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring stakeholders.

Executive Recruitment Coordination

• Support market‑mapping activities and prepare clear PowerPoint presentations and candidate information packs.
• Coordinate interviews, coffee chats, case studies, assessments, employment references and criminal checks.
• Handle executive and senior‑candidate information with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Manage candidate communication and logistics to provide a professional and consistent executive hiring experience.
• Track recruitment activity and provide accurate progress updates to relevant stakeholders.

Recruitment Reporting and Data Management

• Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc recruitment reports and analysis.
• Track talent acquisition key performance indicators and highlight data gaps, exceptions and emerging trends.
• Create and maintain talent acquisition dashboards and ensure that information is current, accurate and complete.
• Maintain real‑time Future Fit dashboards and support effective data‑quality management.
• Use recruitment data to support operational decision‑making and continuous process improvement.

Projects, Governance and Compliance

• Support talent acquisition projects and initiatives, including subsidiary requirements and Top Employer submissions.
• Prepare supporting information and evidence for ISO 9001, CHARM controls and other applicable audits.
• Coordinate board risk checks and maintain complete records for governance and audit purposes.
• Apply approved recruitment policies, controls and data‑privacy requirements consistently.
• Identify process or compliance risks and elevate them to theappropriate stakeholder.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Matric / Grade 12 or a SAQA‑accredited equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree with a Human Resources specialisation, or a relevant SAQA‑accredited equivalent.
• Three to five years’ experience in talent acquisition administration or recruitment coordination in a corporate environment.
• Experience coordinating weekly recruitment update meetings and providing end‑to‑end talent acquisition support.
• Experience compiling weekly, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports.
• Experience scheduling senior‑level interviews and handling confidential C‑suite or senior leadership candidate information.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced corporate or recruitment agency environment.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Working knowledge of talent acquisition processes, recruitment administration and candidate management.
• Understanding of recruitment governance, audit controls, confidentiality and data‑privacy requirements.
• Proficiency in HR or applicant‑tracking systems, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to compile accurate reports, maintain dashboards and interpret operational recruitment data.
• Strong planning, coordination and stakeholder‑service skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer and candidate focus.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Planning and organising.
• Collaboration and stakeholder orientation.
• Confidentiality, integrity and sound judgement.
• Accountability and delivery focus.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast‑paced environment.

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 27 October 2026.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.