IT Recruitment Consultant

Purpose:

Our client has an opportunity for an experienced Consultant to implement the Talent Sourcing Strategy for the Human Capital Division that incorporates the transformation targets and actively drives its implementation across the business.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate all recruitment activities and responsibilities in alignment with the strategic and operational deliverables of the different Business Units.

• Establish and implement a specialist recruitment framework and plan, aimed at the attraction, selection, and placement of scarce skill individuals.

• Engage proactively with line managers and the Human Capital Business Partners in the compilation of talent mapping and sourcing initiatives aimed at securing suitable talent.

• Collaborate effectively with the Assessment Centre through constant feedback engagements on successful placements so as to improve the efficacy of talent sourcing.

• Engage in talent attraction initiatives like networking with potential hires through professional groups on social media and during special events.

• Contribute towards the creation and implementation of a fit-for-purpose Recruitment policy for the business.

• Proactively expand the current talent attraction and sourcing platforms in line with the requirements of the business unit and those of the candidates being sought.

• Liaise directly with all HR Business Partners in driving the recruitment process and delivering a placement process that exceeds customer expectations.

• Proactively track hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill, source of hire, cost and quality of placement, and implement improvement initiatives where required.

• Design, conduct and measure the results of candidate experience through surveys to improve the overall recruitment candidate experience.

• Train and advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques to improve the placement of suitable candidates.

• Initiate and drive various talent pool creation initiatives like hosting and participating in job fairs, as well as partnering with relevant institutions to attract relevant talent.

• Compile monthly recruitment reports with improvement recommendations

• Engage continuously with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the recruitment services delivered meet the agreed upon service level standards.

• Engage proactively with the business function on any legislative or compliance changes from a recruitment perspective that may have an impact on the successful delivery of strategic objectives.

• Guide and aid business in ensuring strict compliance with all required legislation, policies, procedures and best practices.

• Responsible for the maintenance of all recruitment value chain transactions on the relevant Human Capital systems.

• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements where necessary.

 Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification.

• Minimum of 3 – 5 Years’ experience within a recruitment function with exposure to sourcing for a wide array of positions including specialist and scarce skill roles.

• 2 Years and proven track record of successfully sourcing and placing for scarce skills roles in the Information Technology, Telecoms sectors or within an agency as an IT Recruitment Consultant.

• A broad network of relevant recruitment resources including agencies, head-hunters etc.

• Willing to travel on occasion.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task, plan and organise.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Networking capability.

• Ability to connect with people of all backgrounds.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all departments at all levels.

• Self-motivated, proactive with high energy levels.

• Ability to work independently, under pressure and take responsibility.

• Ability to effectively work with and maintain confidentiality.

Please note that is a 1-year contract paying up to R45 000.00 per month, focussing on Internal Recruitment of Permanent staff. If you do not have a minimum of 5 Years in Recruitment (3 years IT Recruitment) your application will be automatically rejected for this opportunity.