Human Resource Practitioner: Talent Sourcing

In brief

Overview This role, titled "R413 001 - R586 501 per annum (Level 08)," is a position within the Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. It functions within Human Resources, specifically focusing on recruitment and selection processes. What you will do * Provide capacity building and advice in terms of recruitment and selection processes. * Handle responses to applications. * Identify, address, and resolve recruitment and selection delays. * Facilitate and advise on the compiling of shortlists. * Create competency-based interview questions. * Be responsible for logistical arrangements for interviews. * Finalize interview processes through competency assessments/proficiency tests and nominations. * Maintain the recruitment and selection database. * Execute a high standard of quality in all operational work. * Deal with inquiries from clients and applicants. * Facilitate and provide professional advice on the sourcing of talent across various professions, including shortlisting, interview processes, verifications (personnel suitability checks), appointment decisions, and issuing employment offers. * Ensure recruitment and selection data integrity and report on any irregularities. * Communicate across various levels regarding e-recruit processes. * Advise Senior and Executive management on the recruitment and selection process and best talent. * Administer and maintain the recruitment and selection system and provide a support service. * Coordinate recruitment and selection information for reporting and monitoring purposes. * Perform supervisory functions. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Qualification:** Appropriate 3-year National Diploma (B-Degree or Higher qualification) majoring in HRM/ Industrial Psychology/ Human Resources/ Social Sciences / Humanities/ Public and Business Management Science or related field. * **Experience:** A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a Recruitment and Selection environment. * **Driving Licence:** A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. * **Competencies (Knowledge):** * National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with reference to the: * Public Service Regulations * Labour Relations Act (LRA), 66 of 1995 * Public Service Act, 1994 * Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 75 of 1997 * Other related legislation * Recruitment and Selection processes. * Recruitment Systems. * Data management. * **Skills:** * Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills. * Consultative skills and effective Problem solving. * Networking working with people and ability to meet customer expectations. * Computer Literacy. * Project management. Who should apply The ideal candidate for this role is an individual with an appropriate 3-year National Diploma (or higher qualification) in fields such as HRM, Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, Social Sciences, Humanities, Public and Business Management Science, or a related discipline. They must possess at least one year of relevant experience specifically within a Recruitment and Selection environment. Applicants should hold a valid Code B (or higher) driving licence, with consideration for individuals with disabilities who have reasonable access to transport. The candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge of national and provincial HR legislation, recruitment and selection processes, recruitment systems, and data management. Essential skills include excellent verbal and written communication, consultative abilities, effective problem-solving, networking, working well with people, meeting customer expectations, computer literacy, and project management. This role suits someone capable of managing the full spectrum of recruitment, from capacity building and advice to final appointments and supervisory tasks, ensuring data integrity and effective communication across all levels of management. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-the-premier-vacancies-3#spani-ref-dotp-96-2026-various-posts-available Source: govpage

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• At least 1 year of experience.

• Project management
• Driver's licence

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