Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Responsibilities
Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa's biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that's just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let's reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a
Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist.
Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full recruitment function to ensure that high caliber candidates are sourced, and vacancies are filled timeously. The successful incumbent will be responsible for developing new or creative recruitment solutions ensuring at all times that Hollywoodbets hires the best possible talent. Build and maintain strong working relationships with Line Management and Suppliers.

With Hollywoodbets You Will
Innovate and create
as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace
challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow
with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• 1 to 2 years' experience in a Talent Acquisition Specialist role.
• A Valid Driver's License

Bonus To Have

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Previous experience in a Corporate Environment.

What You'll Do For The Brand

• Follow the recruitment process as outlined, unless otherwise advised.
• Obtain recruitment pre-authorization form signed off by management in order to proceed with recruitment process.
• Draft internal and external advertisements for vacancies. Place adverts after sign-off from the Senior HRBP or HRM. Submit all advertisements to the Senior HRBP for final approval.
• Conduct pre-screening interviews against job spec and eliminate unsuitable candidates early in the recruitment process. Collate and present CVs to the line manager for consideration.
• Coordinate/facilitate interviews. Coordinating Diary times and scheduling interviews with relevant Line Managers and/or HRM.
• Ensure competency-based interview questions are posed as part of the targeted selection process.
• Ensure that reference checks are completed for the final shortlisted candidate, as well as other formal checks (credit/fraud/criminal/qualification/driver's license etc. where appropriate) and obtain a most recent payslip.
• Discuss a potential offer put forward by the line manager for the General Manager and HRM to consider.
• Draft offer letter for the candidate after the package has been approved.
• Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview data. Ensure that interview notes, guides and reference checks are uploaded onto the HRIS.
• Ensure that all candidates who do not meet the requirements are advised by way of rejection letters or emails. Ensure each candidate has received feedback regarding the outcome of the interview/ensure agencies receive feedback.
• Utilise the internet for recruitment by posting positions to appropriate internet sources. Research new ways of advertising positions. Use Social and Professional Networking sites to identify and source candidates. Network with industry contacts, and association memberships to source the best quality candidate.
• Maintaining a pool of readily available candidates (Ensure continuous follow-ups are made).
• Formally start building a database of candidates that can be referred to.
• Coordinate psychometric assessments where required. Scheduling psychometric testing as and when required by the Senior HRBP and HRM. Send brief to candidates and invites in terms of sessions. Administer assessment sessions. Obtain informed consent and keep on file to submit with final employee file to HR.
• Provide daily reports and monthly reports and attend weekly recruitment reporting meetings on the status and turnaround times.
• Attend to ad hoc HR related tasks/projects as and when the need arises.

What You'll Bring To The Team

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Impressive planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
• Great interviewing skills with the ability to identify good calibre candidates.
• Good relationship management and problem-solving skills.
• Must be self-motivated, driven, results orientated and able to take accountability.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong computer skills, with a proficient knowledge of MS Office, and the ability to learn and utilise company personnel systems.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

About Us
Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you're in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.

We're proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.

At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.

The opportunities here are endless. If you're driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there's no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team