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