Requirements

• Be in position of an NQF Level 7/ Degree in Human Resources
• Preferred NQF 8-9/ Post Graduate Course or Honours Degree in HRM
• Should have at least 5 years of relevant work experience as a Senior Recruitment Manager in a complex environment.
• Preferred 7 – 8 years of relevant work experience as a Senior Recruitment Manager in a complex environment.
• Solid experience with (phone and in-person) interviews, candidate screening and evaluation at a Senior and Executive Management level.
• Practical experience with applicant tracking systems and sourcing scarce skills.
• Knowledge in competency-based interviewing.
• Knowledge of talent management frameworks
• Knowledge of headhunting Scarce skills
• Knowledge of recruitment software and metrics and recruitment market trends
• Knowledge of Social media platforms for sourcing
• Knowledge of all relevant labour legislation: BEA, EEA, SDA, SLA, LRA etc.
• Knowledge of organisational policies, procedures and project management
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance and Human Resources Management
• Knowledge of Financial Management and information systems
• Knowledge of Business objectives and strategies
• Knowledge of Legal and OHS (Occupational Health & Safety) legislation and frameworks.
• Knowledge of auditing principles, processes, strategic awareness and ethical practice.
• Computer Proficiency – MS Office (4) skills
• Skilled in Competency-based recruitment
• Performance Improvement skills
• Conflict Resolution skills
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Presentation skills and project management skills
• Talent Management skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the review and development of recruitment policies and procedures.
• Develop sustainable talent acquisition, hiring plans and strategies, aligned with the organization’s shifting business needs.
• Design, planning, and executing recruitment and selection processes for the entire SANParks.
• Review recruitment software and suggest the best option for company needs.
• Advise line managers on recruitment policies and related procedures.
• Explore market best practices in the recruitment and placement of employees.
• Direct and supervise the activities of human resources recruitment teams.
• Act as a single point of contact for managers regarding recruitment topics.
• Design recruitment training for human resources recruiters and line managers for the entire SANParks.
• Build quality relationships with internal customers and external recruitment stakeholders.
• Identify and implement talent acquisition technology, to minimize cost and ensure a return on that investment.
• Set social media communication strategy for different job profiles and functions in an organization.
• Determine current staffing needs and produce forecasts.
• Use metrics to create reports and identify areas of improvement e.g. time to hire, cost to hire.
• Keep track of recruiting metrics.
• Draft reports and liaise with management on metrics
• Design the selection matrix used in choosing the optimum recruitment channel and source.
• Conduct research to identify and select suitable job fairs and career events.
• Implement new sourcing methods sources, screen and shortlist competent candidates with the appropriate skills through various alternative sourcing methodologies within agreed time frames and Service Level Agreements.
• Guide the interviewing process ensuring candidates’ skills and qualifications match the job requirements.
• Facilitate Competency Assessments for the candidates to move forward in the recruitment selection process. Share the assessment report with the interview panel and capture the way forward.
• Prepare periodic reports for clients to update them on tasks in progress, number of candidates searched, and the number qualified.
• Prepare interview schedules, and ensure the panel interview is appointed and signed off.
• Inform short-listed candidates of interview dates and other relevant information or processes.
• Stay up-to-date on labour legislation and inform recruiters and managers about changes in regulations.
• Develop, implement and manage onboarding and Induction programme.
• Ensure the HR Induction checklist is signed off and recorded.
• Prepare and effectively manage recruitment budget within laid down parameters as well as ensuring that salary trends are recorded.
• Able to effectively manage suppliers to budget and quality.
• Lead and manage a talent acquisition team and establish an effective trusting relationship with Senior Management to deliver an efficient value-added Human Capital service.
• Compile HR Plans and staffing requirements for the department.
• Ensure that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded.
• Set clear performance expectations. Seeks and gives feedback.
• Ensure that the appropriate framework, mindset, and practices are in place to embrace, react or respond to the employee/employer relationship.
• Appraise performance outcomes. Plans and supports the development of others.
• Utilizes subordinate’s time, skills and potential effectively.
• Mentor and coach staff.
• Encourages teamwork and collaboration.

Documents Required

Interested persons who meet the stated qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months)