Specialist: Talent Acquisition (Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months) - Pretoria at South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

Purpose Statement

• To provide talent acquisition solutions to ensure that SABS attracts, acquires and retains the best suitable talent for approved vacancies within the agreed time frame and in line with the SABS Recruitment and Selection Policy.

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B degree in Human Resources or a related field: NQF Level 7
• 4 years specialist experience
• Proven track record in compiling and implementing talent acquisition plans and strategies; strategic, customised and bulk sourcing of candidates and designing of recruitment dashboards
• Proven track record in interviewing, recruitment cost analysis and head-hunting proficiency

Duties and Responsibilities    
Functional Management

• Design and implement talent acquisition strategies and processes aligned to the strategic objectives of the SABS.
• Compile and implement a organisational Talent Acquisition Plan based on organisational needs in line with the Recruitment Policy and procedures.
• Collaborate with HC Business Partners to develop customised acquisition plans in line with workforce plans per division
• Ensure communication of the Talent Acquisition Plan to the relevant stakeholders and build good relationships with all business units.
• Ensure that the recruitment time to fill a vacancy adheres to standard operating procedures and agreed time lines in line with the Recruitment Policy.     
• Ensure that positions are filled using approved job descriptions and job requirement data.
• Attend to recruitment enquiries and approvals with appropriate delegation of authority.
• Advertise vacant positions and source replacements in time to start as per approved start date and as per recruitment timelines.
• Monitor recruitment costs, as well as savings from internal and external head-hunting, where agency fees were incurred.
• Screen longlisted applications according to job requirements.
• Forward all longlisted applications to Line Managers for further shortlisting
• Prepare interview packs for the relevant positons and interview sessions and distribute as required.
• Coordinate and arrange psychometric assessments in collaboration with the Shared Services Administrators and provide feedback to candidates and external providers as required.
• Coordinate and arrange risk and verification assessments with external providers as required.
• Send out rejection letters based on interview panel findings.
• Compile monthly recruitment reports to inform the Human Capital dashboard.
• Conduct quarterly meetings with Human Capital Business Partners and the business unit to determine the effectiveness of recruiting implementation.
• Provide business with monthly and quarterly reporting of new hires and candidate pipeline.
• Keep abreast with the latest developments in the field of recruitment and selection and provide advocacy to relevant stakeholders.                 

Risk and Compliance Management

• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.
• Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
• Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
• Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required.
• Provide talent acquisition subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders.