Talent Acquisition Consultant

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity, and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organization offering a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across 14 countries. Our lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management, and Banking and Lending.

Rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day, we believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.

You will be part of the Mass Foundation Cluster, one of the largest customer-facing segments in Old Mutual. Our vision is to be our customers' most trusted financial partner, passionate about helping them achieve their lifetime goals. Our mission is to enable positive futures for our customers by bridging the gap between their resources and financial needs. Our primary goal is to facilitate access to financial solutions for our customers and adapt to their changing needs. Our target market is the low and emerging-middle income segment.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all vacancies are filled with suitably qualified employees promptly to avoid business disruption. You will also ensure candidates can perform current functions and have the capacity to grow within the company.

• Maintain a fit-for-purpose talent acquisition capability aligned with business needs.
• Handle all aspects of the talent attraction process, including advertising, interviewing, evaluation, and appointment within agreed SLAs.
• Maintain an accurate vacancy tracking system and provide ongoing feedback on progress.
• Make employment offers for both permanent and temporary staff, aligned with the Recruitment and Remuneration strategy and approved by the Employee Relations Manager.
• Keep management informed with up-to-date data on the talent attraction process, including potential candidate databases and rejection analysis.
• Stay informed about scarce skills and future talent requirements, employment equity targets, and proactively source candidates accordingly.
• Uphold professionalism and ethics in psychometric assessments and applicant evaluations.

Requirements:

• Post-matric qualification in Commerce or Human Resources is advantageous.
• 2-3 years’ experience in high-volume/bulk recruitment roles.
• Experience in the financial services industry, preferably in long-term insurance.
• Experience with ATS and sourcing platforms.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Skills

Customer Experience (CX), Human Resources (HR), Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Teamwork

Competencies

• Attracts Top Talent
• Business Insight
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality
• Develops Talent
• Directs Work
• Ensures Accountability
• Optimizes Work Processes

Education

Relevant educational qualifications as specified.

Closing Date

06 May 2025, 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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