Assistant Director: Talent Sourcing (Various Posts Available), Ref No. DOTP 95/2026 at Western Cape Department of the Premier

Minimum Requirements

• An Appropriate 3-year National Diploma (B Degree or Higher qualification) majoring in HRM or in Industrial Psychology with a minimum of 3-years’ relevant experience in a Recruitment and Selection environment. A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Quality control of all operational work; Project Management control and allocation of tasks; Ensure the publication of advertisements in various media; Facilitate the compilation of advertisements and pre-selection questionnaires and provide training/workshops on Talent Sourcing, e-recruit and reporting;
• Ensure that bulletins are published as per schedule; Ensure that advertisements are published in DPSA, media and e-recruit platform; Communicate with service providers regarding advertising standards, response handling enquiries, and participate in the creation of specifications; Handling complex inquiries from clients and applicants;
• Facilitate and provide professional advice on the sourcing of talent across various professions, competency-based recruitment practices, inclusive of shortlisting, interviewing and verification's (personnel suitability checks) and the appointment decisions, as well as the issuing of employment offers; Facilitate audit processes;
• Ensure recruitment and selection data integrity and report on any irregularities; Manage staff and report on the unit's performance; Experience with technical recruiting which includes e-Recruit support, competency based recruitment processes and the administrative processes which is associated with these tasks;
• Advising senior and executive management on the recruitment and selection process and best talent. Proven candidate sourcing skills; Proven experience in complex data management; Direct liaison with media and recruitment agencies w.r.t advertising of vacancies; Supervision of staff; Willingness to work longer hours in line with print media publication times. Consulting with various stakeholders on different management levels.

Competencies

• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices; In-depth knowledge Recruitment prescripts (legislation and policy documents);
• The following skills: Excellent interpersonal and coaching; Database development management and reporting; Supervisory; Consultative and effective Problem solving; Effective oral and written communication. Ability to gather and analyze information;  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.