Talent Acquisition Specialist at SBV Services (Pty) Ltd.

Support in the development of Talent Attraction strategies

• Partner with the internal recruitment team to develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates aligned with transformation and talent initiatives
• Lead in the delivery and implementation of targeted approaches, processes and systems to facilitate talent management and improve outcomes linked to enhancing bench strength, talent ratios as well as SBV overall talent strategy
• Provide a view and incorporate external recruitment trends, including diversity and inclusion data, time/cost to hire, hire sources, and other key metrics, into the relevant strategies to ensure the department remains agile and adaptable to business trends and needs
• Manage and orchestrate the different workstreams to support the delivery of the strategy

Create sourcing requirements and talent pools

• Create an in-depth understanding within HR and filter to the broader SBV around sourcing requirements
• Build talent pipelines for key positions, future requirements creating and implementing the necessary talent ratios per position, leveraging bench strength through internal data bases and alternate external resources for a steady pipeline
• Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders to socialise, introduce and implement high talent culture initiatives
• Research and implement novel advertising options leveraging social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates
• Assess candidate suitability with regards to skills and fit for the business and area

Facilitate opportunities to engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop joint solutions

• Collaborate with business develop and cultivate working relationships overcoming barriers to information sharing and facilitating a unified approach to talent initiatives and supporting the achievement of transformation targets
• Develop and maintain professional business associations at all levels across the business to effectively network and influence talent management practices
• Network with industry contacts, and association memberships to source the best quality candidate, effectively communicating position opportunity and SBV value proposition
• Represent SBV at as a brand ambassador at career events  
• Leverage relevant social media and communications channels to assist the Communications team to establish SBV as a recognisable “Employer of Choice”, building brand awareness and promoting the Talent agenda both internally and externally

Create and maintain data integrity for reporting

• Formally start building a database of candidates that can be referenced and maintain a pool of readily available candidates
• Analyse resourcing performance against talent metrics and ratios, collating, reporting on identified trends and providing relevant recommendations
• Provide market trends and analysis, integrating the insights into monthly reporting
• Analyse trends in local and international talent attraction digital innovation, prepare analytics and metrics and submit, using insights to support the forecasting of future changes in CoE practices, processes, and solutions
• Maintain data quality and accuracy on SBV’s internal databases and talent systems

Change and Culture Ambassador

• Lead from the front as an ambassador and executor of change initiatives such as embracing transformation and being an inspiring and ethical leader
• Motivate, direct and influence employee behaviour to achieve business goals during critical business periods to ensure continuity to operations
• Drive the SBV values while inspiring confidence and generating excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment toward the mission.
• Drive a clear and consistent message/narrative on a case for change to the initiatives that focus on talent management functions to secure buy-in

Requirements

• 4 years’ experience in recruitment and talent acquisition of which;
• 1 year experience recruiting for senior level positions 

Minimum Requirements: Education

• Diploma in Human Resources or Business Administration