Graduate Recruitment Specialist (Western Cape) at BDO South Africa

Key Responsibilities:

• University Engagement and Campus Activities:
• Build and maintain relationships with universities and student organizations in the Western Cape.
• Coordinate BDO’s presence at campus events, including career fairs and workshops.
• Support branding initiatives to promote BDO as an ideal employer for trainee accountants.
• Recruitment Support:
• Assist with the implementation of recruitment campaigns to attract top accounting students and graduates.
• Manage and facilitate the recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, and coordinating onboarding processes.
• Liaise with audit teams to understand workforce needs and ensure alignment with recruitment activities.
• Bursary Program Administration:
• Support the management of the bursary program by maintaining records and liaising with bursary recipients.
• Assist in monitoring budgets and tracking program effectiveness.
• Employer Branding and Marketing:
• Collaborate with the COE and marketing team to create engaging content for recruitment campaigns.
• Maintain BDO’s presence on social media and other platforms to attract potential candidates.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
• Work with internal teams, including P&C and audit staff, to support recruitment objectives.
• Help foster relationships with external stakeholders such as universities and student groups.
• Reporting and Metrics:
• Maintain records of recruitment activities and provide updates to management.
• Track metrics to evaluate recruitment strategies and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or related functions, ideally within a professional services or audit environment.
• Exposure to campus recruitment and/or bursary programs is essential.
• Strong analytical skills to measure and report on recruitment outcomes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with recruitment platforms, social media, and digital tools.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to multitask.
• Passionate about talent development and positioning BDO as an employer of choice.
• High level of professionalism and commitment to BDO’s values and culture.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.