Graduate Recruitment Manager at KPMG South Africa

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and translate the graduate recruitment strategy in line with KPMG’s strategic objectives and recruitment strategy
• Develop, implement, and enhance graduate talent initiatives
• Manage the graduate recruitment team and information systems including approving requisitions
• Perform regular conference calls with the EMA team and Global team to stay current on trends in the South African market from a recruitment marketing perspective
• Provide overall management of bursary and vac programme including the management of the budget and the bursary system
• Set targets for conversion from vacation to training contract
• Preparing budget for the annual budget process and manage initiatives in terms of the budget and monthly reviews of management accounts
• Build and maintain both internal and external stakeholder relationships (within the business and particularly with schools, universities and SAICA/Thuthuka)

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Skills:

• Communication (verbal and written)
• Relationship management
• Creativity/innovation
• Responsiveness
• Technology savvy
• Coaching and mentoring
• Leadership Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Analytical
• Networking
• Relationship building
• Data analysis

Personal attributes:

• Strong work ethic
• Dependable/reliable
• Energetic/enthusiastic
• Proactive/initiative
• Adaptability
• Resilience
• Innovative
• Organised and methodical
• Problem solving and decision making
• Assertive
• Broad business thinking skills
• High Emotional intelligence
• Ability to work under pressure

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• A relevant HR Degree in Industrial/Psychology/HR or other relevant degree is essential
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial position