Talent Acquisition Officer at NACOSA

Description

• NACOSA is looking for a suitably qualified Talent Acquisition Officer to implement and deliver on NACOSA’s Recruitment and Selection Strategy. This role supports the implementation of an effective, efficient, and fair recruitment processes, while striving to identifying top talent in the market, to meet NACOSA’S growing and changing operational needs, and support NACOSA’s Strategy

The duties and responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Officer will include but not limited to:

• Administer the end-to-end recruitment process, from vacancy verification, advertising, shortlisting, screening, interviewing, to offer stage.
• Work with an sound understanding of NACOSA’s grants and operations, to provide appropriate fit for purpose advice and support during the recruitment process.
• Effectively manage a large recruitment portfolio independently (more that 10-15 role profiles, with potentially multiple head requirements per role, up to 30-50 heads in total if bulk recruitment is required)
• Understand and effectively operate online platforms, including NACOSA’s Applicant Tracking System, and Online Advertisement Platforms (such as Direct Hire, LinkedIn, Indeed, NGO Pulse/Sango Net, etc.)
• Be able to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines by means of prioritizing and keeping line-management informed of progress.
• Engage in targeted talent sourcing practices, such as sourcing CV’s, cold calling, or headhunting candidates when needed.
• Create and regularly update NACOSA’s talent pool database, to ensure effective management of applications received.
• Manage the candidate experience to ensure a positive candidate experience that will uphold NACOSA’s reputation.
• Ensure all Recruitment and Selection Processes complies with the requirements of the Labour Relations and Employment Equity Acts
• Comply with NACOSA’s HR Policies, including the policy for Recruitment, Selection and Appointment
• Support NACOSA’s Transformation Strategy, and ensure all recruitment processes are fair, and allow equal access and opportunity to individuals from previously disadvantaged communities.
• Be willing to support the general HR team with day-to-day operational tasks as and when may be needed, and in turn access support from the team as required

Requirements

• A Post Matric qualification (NQF 4+) in Human Resources or Equivalent (highly advantageous)
• A solid track record ( 3+ years)  in Recruitment and Selection, including bulk recruitment experience (non-negotiable)
• Experience in NGO / Public Health, or related industries 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail

Personal Competencies

• A Passion for talent acquisition and working with people.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• A strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Adaptability