MAIN JOB PURPOSE

The role of the Learner Recruitment & Workplacement Officer is to implement all activities towards learner selection to workplace management result in high retention of learners and increased rate of learner absorption by host entities. Ensure that policies practice, process and procedures related to learner recruitment and workplace management are adhered to.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum requirement Diploma/Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent
• Certificate in Wellness or Social Work will be advantageous
• Extensive knowledge on the SETA’s/training legislation
• Project Management Certificate will be advantageous
• Advance knowledge MS Office
• Drivers License and own / reliable transport is a must
• Management / Supervisory experience is advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years recruiting experience is essential
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a learnership environment
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in workplace placement will be advantageous
• Some experience in Sales / Client Liaison will be advantageous

DUITES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of the Learner Recruitment & Workplacement Officer include the following:
• Ensure learner details are captured and filed, from application to absorption inclusive tracking post exiting
• Maintain an accurate and up to date learner information and database
• Maintain an accurate and up to date host information and database
• Attract and recruit learners onto Learnership Programmes for Signa Academy against recruitment targets
• Ensure compliant use of LMS and document management systems/inclusive of Google Drive is according to company standards and conventions
• Adhere to document, information and learner record safety and security
• Adhere to quality requirements
• Adhere to reporting requirements and ensure deadlines are met

Recruitment of Learners
• Oversee the capturing of and recruitment documentation
• Comply with process and procedure ensuring compliant document structures and content
• Conduct candidate reference background checks on learner to ensure eligibility for learnership to comply with each internal stakeholders and external stakeholder expectations
• Ensure all checks are up to date and cleared before on-boarding the learners
• Arrange orientation and ensure clear communication with stakeholders and keep an eye on progress
• Ensure that KPI's are met on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Ensure learner packs are handed over to ETQA

Allocation of resources
? Ensure that learners have all the relevant tools and equipment to perform duties in the workplace
? Ensure that host employers meet OHS requirements.

Learner Profiling
? Ensure learner assessments are conducted prior to placing learners at workplace

Workplace Sourcing
? Source and place learner successfully with host employers
? Control and monitor workplace and placements

Learner Management
? Arrange learner readiness program for workplace and for absorption
? Collaborate with relevant Signa and / or host employer management in dealing with HR issues and all
? Act as a liaison between host employer and the company
? Assist learners with challenges and if unable to resolve then refer these to Manager: Absorption, Workplace & Recruitment Control, and Campus Manager
? Coordinate an Academy Alumni programme
? Ensure learners find permanent employment upon completion of learnership programme

Mentoring & Coaching of learners
? Ensure all learners complete workplace
? Make recommendations where necessary

Stakeholder Engagement
? Maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
? Actively promote the company in the local community/potential markets /sources of learners

Reporting
? Report on all recruitment and learner workplace management
? Ensure that all records on recruitment and learners placed in workplace are recorded on the LMS system – record keeping
? Submit a detailed weekly and monthly reporting

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

? Strong Computer Literacy
? Proven record of excellent Administrative Skills
? Report writing
? Accuracy and attention to details
? Ethical and trustworthy - able to work with sensitive and confidential information
? Organised and professional
? Good interpersonal skills with a sound judgement of character attributes
? Ability to work with strict deadlines and turn-around time
? Excellent communication skills with individuals and groups at all levels
? Listening carefully in order to fully answer questions and address concerns
? Dress and act in ways that enhance the reputation of the employer
? Ability to maintain databases and correspond via email
? Ability to use the telephone to interact with prospects and conduct distant interviews
? Able to use online tools such as Facebook and LinkedIn used for finding and attracting possible applicants
? Able to effectively engage and capitalize on recruitment platforms and conduct online collections of open positions that job seekers turn to in their hunt for a new position
? Sound ability to analyse and interpret CVs and outlines of qualifications and background used to determine if someone might be a good match for a given position.

POPI
By applying for this position, you consent in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) to your personal information being obtained; utilised and stored by the Company through inter alia,
reference checks, credit checks and trace reports.
During the recruitment process, and for matters related to your application only, we may share your
information with third parties.

OHS
Must comply with all OHS, security and diseases control requirements on company and in client
environment as required.

The company reserves the right to add, modify or remove this position at its sole discretion
Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.