Purpose of position:
 
To function in the HR department as a headhunter who will be responsible for the full cycle recruitment process, from talent sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring IT / sales specialists within a IT Distributor company. Thereafter to manage the probation and orientation period to ensure proper onboarding and coaching of new employees within their respective roles.
 
The focus will be:

• Recruitment
  • Establish recruitment requirements per department through meetings with management and studying the organisation plans / organogram.
  • Build a successful applicant database / pipeline by researching and contacting various institutions / universities / candidates / LinkedIn. 
  • Attract top talent through the implementation of a recruitment strategy.
  • Place adverts per specific position and personal requirements based on the job descriptions; LinkedIn, job sites, newsgroups, Facebook etc.
  • Headhunt candidates / screen CV’s
  • Conduct telephonic interviews per requirements; as well as knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes  
  • Reference checks / ITC etc. on potential placements
  • Assessments as position requires: excel, verbal, etc.
  • Act as point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
  • Short listing of potential candidates and scheduling of interviews with management
  • Create contracts and offer of employment letters
  • Regret other interviewees
• Onboarding
  • Manage the company induction program for all new employees – across regions
  • Create orientation documents per position to effectively manage the individual probation period
  • On-board new employees in order to become fully integrated
  • Coordinate probation and orientation review meetings between management and employee.
• Other:
  • Continuous improvement: Improve organisation attractiveness by recommending new policies and practises for recruitment.
  • Understand current legislation and conducting training to HR department and managers as required
  • Monitor and apply best HR recruitment practices
  • Provide recruitment report to management
  • Assist with Internship programs as required.  

 
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience:

• 2 - 4 years Recruitment Agency experience
• 2 - 3 years IT Industry experience
• Matric certificate
• Diploma / certificate (HR - preferred)

Technical Competencies:

• MS Office Suite (Intermediate – essential)
• Administration skills
• Excellent communication skills – telephonic especially
• Interview techniques (structured, competency based, behavioral)
• Onboarding knowledge
• Employment laws

Behavioral Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making
• Action Orientation
• Drive for Results
• Composure
• Self-Development