Talent Acquisition Consultant
- Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support the end-to-end recruitment process - from job posting and candidate sourcing to interview coordination and onboarding.
- Screen CVs and conduct initial candidate assessments to identify suitable applicants for various roles.
- Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and professional experience.
- Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) with accurate candidate and job data.
- Assist in drafting job descriptions and advertisements in collaboration with hiring teams.
- Engage with candidates via phone, email, and social media to build talent pipelines and promote employer branding.
- Conduct reference checks and assist with background screening as part of the hiring process.
- Collaborate with the HR team to ensure alignment with company policies and hiring goals.
- Stay updated on recruitment trends and best practices to continuously improve processes.
- Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word).
- Comfortable using recruitment platforms, ATS systems, and productivity tools like Excel and Outlook.
- Organizational and time management skills - to handle multiple vacancies and tasks efficiently.
- Attention to detail - especially when screening CVs, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate data.
- Interpersonal skills - to build rapport with candidates and collaborate effectively with hiring managers.
- Problem-solving ability - to address recruitment challenges and find creative sourcing solutions.
- Adaptability and resilience - able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Team collaboration - willing to support colleagues and contribute to team goals.
- Confidentiality and professionalism - when handling sensitive candidate and company information.
- Basic data analysis - to interpret recruitment metrics and contribute to reporting.
- Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
- Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
- Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
- Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth