Africa Talent by Deloitte - Talent Acquisition Sourcer – Senior Consultant (5 months)

Africa Talent by Deloitte (Africa Talent) is a standalone division of Deloitte, owned by Deloitte Africa and Deloitte Netherlands, based in South Africa. Our goal is to meet the growing demand for Talent in Africa and Europe; by recruiting and developing Talent throughout Sub Saharan Africa in order to service the diverse needs to enable projects at our clients. Talent employed will have the full experience of Deloitte, while getting both local and international exposure to a diverse set of clients, working remotely from Africa.  It will take advantage of the demographic reality of Africa as a future source of talent for both Africa and Europe and at its core is the goal to create employment in Africa and invest in African talent.

The ethos of our organisation is characterised by vision, purpose beyond profit and an appetite to innovate and deliver creative, high impact solutions to urgent client challenges.

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte – Africa Talent - is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

This space is a true encapsulation of hybrid work, whereby individuals and teams gain access and exposure to learn from and engage with their global colleagues, while working virtually from their local Deloitte office or from home.

Main Purpose of Job 

We are seeking a motivated Talent Acquisition Sourcer to join our Talent Acquisition team for a 5-month contract. In this role, you will focus exclusively on identifying and sourcing top talent within South Africa. You will be responsible for screening, conducting interviews, preparing resumes, and providing references for candidates. Your primary responsibility will be to source and vet candidates to ensure a seamless recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administrative tasks related to recruitment, including scheduling interviews and managing candidate databases.
• Utilize headhunting techniques to identify and engage with passive candidates, primarily through LinkedIn Recruiter and other relevant sourcing tools.
• Proactively source candidates through various channels.
• Screen resumes and applications to identify suitable candidates for open positions.
• Conduct screening calls to assess candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to understand their specific hiring needs and preferences.
• Participate in regular meetings to discuss candidate progress and strategize sourcing approaches.
• Ensure a smooth handover of qualified candidates to the Talent Acquisition team for further engagement.
• Prepare candidate profiles for the Talent Acquisition specialist.

• Conduct reference checks and gather feedback on candidates to present to the recruitment team.

• Maintain ongoing communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing updates and feedback.
• Your key performance indicator (KPI) will be to deliver a minimum of 5 excellent candidates per day.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and documentation on Applicant Tracking system.

• Track sourcing metrics and report on candidate submissions, interviews, and placements.
• Build and nurture a talent pipeline for long-term and hard-to-fill roles, maintaining ongoing relationships with potential candidates.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and sourcing techniques.
• Provide feedback and suggestions to enhance the candidate sourcing process and overall recruitment strategy.

Key Performance Areas:
Strategic Impact 

• Under close supervision and guidance, assists team to deliver services within defined strategic objectives.
• Client Impact: External / Internal 
• Works collaboratively with own team and that of the client service line/area to deliver quality service in allocated tasks.

Operational Effectiveness

• Understands context of own delivery against timelines 

Development/Growth of Team

• Cultivates ability to give effective development feedback both upwards and to peers.

Budgets and Forecast

• Effective use of time, equipment and resources.

• Degree in relevant area ie. Human Resources, Industrial Relations etc
• A minimum of 4 - 5 years' experience within a Talent Acquisition Sourcing / Recruitment Administration function

Preferred

• A completed degree
• Experience gained within professional services or consulting.

We are always interested in talking with professionals about their next career experience. If you have a passion for learning from talented people and benefit from the support of a global organisation and network, apply online now.

If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.

At Africa Talent by Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonably accommodating persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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