Cabin Crew Recruitment Advisor - (12 months Contract) - South Africa

In brief

**Overview** Emirates, which began operations in 1985 and now flies the world’s biggest fleets of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, is seeking a Cabin Crew Recruitment Advisor for a 12-month contract in South Africa. This role is part of the Cabin Crew recruitment team and is pivotal in delivering a seamless recruitment experience for the Emirates Group in South Africa, from sourcing to hiring. The advisor will ensure candidates align with Emirates' values and are capable of excelling in their roles, contributing to shaping the future workforce during a period of transformational change. **What you will do** * Plan, execute, and develop yearly recruitment plans for assigned departments. * Manage volume recruitment for Cabin Crew both locally and globally. * Collaborate to choose the best recruitment channels (e.g., job boards, LinkedIn) and leverage technology to identify top candidates. * Recommend and implement effective recruitment methodologies (e.g., assessment centres) and guide hiring managers in making informed decisions. * Maintain professional relationships both internally and externally, including candidates, ensuring a positive experience and adherence to best practices. * Provide regional expertise on market trends and employment practices to promote Emirates as an employer of choice. * Offer insights and recommendations to enhance recruitment performance and efficiency. * Engage with hospitality schools and represent Emirates at career events. * Oversee recruitment agencies to ensure they uphold Emirates Group standards and brand image. * Handle all recruitment-related administrative tasks efficiently. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 12 years schooling or equivalent (Matric). * 5 years of recruitment experience (in-house or agency recruiter) OR 2 years of recruitment experience (in-house or agency) OR 2 years as Cabin Crew. **Who should apply** Candidates who are able to deliver a seamless recruitment experience and ensure candidates align with company values. The ideal candidate will be adept at planning and executing recruitment strategies, managing volume recruitment, and leveraging various sourcing channels and technologies. They should be able to implement effective selection methodologies, build strong professional relationships, and provide market insights. Those who can offer recommendations for continuous improvement, engage with educational institutions, manage recruitment agencies, and handle administrative tasks efficiently are encouraged to apply. Candidates with desirable HR professional certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) will have an advantage. The role requires the ability to travel for recruitment campaigns. Experience with digital assessments, video interviewing, telephone interviewing, and reference checks, along with the ability to conduct interviews using a behavioral competency framework, is preferred. The ideal candidate can organize skills assessment centers, formulate strategic relationships with local partners, and possesses an in-depth understanding of regional best practices and recruitment trends, with demonstrable experience in driving performance improvement. Experience using dashboard tools for monitoring recruitment metrics, a keen eye for detail, familiarity with HRIS databases, ATS, and CMS Systems are also highly valued. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential, with additional languages being desirable. **Deadline** 13th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/cabin-crew-recruitment-advisor-12-months-contract-south-africa-emirates Source: myjobmag

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