Jobs at IQ Business

Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:

Sourcing Applicants which include pro-actively searching, advertising, screening & shortlisting

• Receiving and interpreting talent requirements from iqbusiness' clients and gathering further information from client stakeholders if needed
• Placing adverts and updating all applicable job boards and platforms, including LinkedIn, ATS and others
• Using sourcing/searching techniques such as Boolean strings, search engines, resources and networks to source new candidates
• Innovating and implementing new research methods and sourcing techniques
• Actively networking to generate a talent pool and build and maintain a pipeline
• Targeted sourcing of passive & active candidates
• Screening and shortlisting candidates
• Conducting telephonic, virtual or face-to-face screening interviews
• Building & maintaining networks on social media platforms
• Always aim to achieve EE targets and attrition targets within realm of authority as per implemented transformation plan

Interview administration, management and reporting

• Managing the quality of the data on the ATS system
• Continuously updating candidate data as they are taken through the process and valid notes are added.
• Close old adverts

Candidate Management including liaison, negotiations and regrets to unsuccessful applicants

• Liaising with candidates throughout the entire talent acquisition process
• Ensuring the delivery of a consistently superior candidate experience, aligned with iqbusiness brand and culture
• Brief the candidate during the first interview as per iqbusiness checklist, role and culture
• Provide timeous feedback to candidates either telephonically, in person or via email, including offers or regrets
• Provide timeous feedback to iq'ers regarding internal referrals
• Attend to salary negotiations and counselling around salary rates with line managers and candidate

Stakeholder Management

• Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to stay abreast of current and future hiring needs
• Continuous engagement with line managers regarding candidates in the process
• Liaison with internal line managers and assisting with recruitment training and administration, as well as Agency and Third-Party vendor liaison and relationship-building
• Provide professional talent acquisition support and advice to internal stakeholders
• Train line managers on how to conduct interviews and advise on the talent acquisition process as/when required
• Represent the Talent Acquisition Team at induction/on-boarding as and when required
• Agency relationship building, including sourcing new recruitment agencies, ensuring SLA’s are in place, reviewing agency performance and general agency liaison

Recruitment Administration and reporting

• Manage vacancies
• Managing the candidate database and ensuring that all statuses are updated in real-time
• Dash-boarding and reporting
• Oversee integrity checks and reference checks
• Deliver weekly reports on recruitment progress

Education

• Matric
• Relevant Certifications, Diplomas or Degrees

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 4 years’ recruitment experience as a recruiter/TA Specialist obtained in an agency or in a fast-paced, actively sourcing internal recruitment environment
• Extensive experience in recruiting for scarce skills in general including senior positions
• Well versed with emerging technologies
• MS Office
• Headhunting or targeted search experience
• Extensive experience regarding modern sourcing/searching techniques (for example using Boolean strings etc)
• Previous experience of Online recruitment portals and programmes
• Previous experience of working on applicant tracking systems
• Basic knowledge of SA employment legislation relevant to Talent Acquisition 

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Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:

Advanced Requirements Gathering and Analysis:

• Lead the collection and documentation of business and technical requirements from stakeholders.
• Conduct in-depth feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments for proposed solutions.

Complex System Design and Development:

• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specs.
• Design and propose system solutions, including process models, specifications, and architecture and collaborate with developers on systems solutions.

Implementation and Quality Assurance:

• Liaise with developers, vendors, and IT teams to ensure system designs are accurately implemented.
• Assist with system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), validation and quality assurance.
• Support the deployment and integration of new systems or enhancements.

Maintenance and Continuous Improvement:

• Experience in providing expert-level support and maintenance for existing systems beneficial.
• Proactively identify opportunities for system improvements and enhancements.
• Implement updates and improvements to existing systems as needed.

Documentation and Training:

• Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including user manuals, technical guides, and process diagrams.
• Conduct training sessions and provide advanced support to end-users and stakeholders on system functionalities and best practices.

Skills and Competencies:

• 5-8 years of experience as a Systems Analyst or in a related role

Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding of system analysis and design methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Experience with programming languages (Java) and system integration.
• Project experience in a cloud-based environment, specifically AWS.
• Modeling tools (UML, ERD), SQL, system diagramming tools, API documentation platforms
• Experience with tools such as Confluence and Jira.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to tackle complex systems and processes.
• Expertise in translating intricate business requirements into detailed technical specifications.

Advanced Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Strong presentation skills for stakeholder engagement and decision-making processes.

Education Qualification:

• Matric.
• University Qualification, Certificate or Diploma, aligned to relevant experience - Relevant Bachelors’ Degree / Diploma / recognised qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, CCBA, PMP) are highly desirable.