Graduate Recruitment Officer

14 hours ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa KPMG South Africa Full time R250 000 - R400 000 per year

Job title/position:
Graduate Recruitment officer

Number of positions:
1

Function and Business Unit:
Graduate Recruitment

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job
The purpose of this role is to assist in the coordination and management of the delivery of world class graduate services to ensure that KPMG recruits a diverse pool of graduate talent to meet the changing needs of its business.

Reporting to the Graduate Recruitment Supervisor, the Recruitment officer will have primary responsibility for the day-to-day operations, administration of the graduate programmes and co-ordination of regional graduate recruitment activity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning and attendance of various graduate recruitment initiatives as part of attracting students to the KPMG graduate programme.
  • From time to time, preparing presentations and presenting these at the relevant graduate events.
  • Inspect applications received through the relevant HR system, email or CV drop-offs to ensure if minimum criteria are met
  • Screening candidate's applications for Audit and Advisory and inviting candidates for assessments and interviews. Meeting the relevant targets set in this regard.
  • Inviting successful candidates for Assessments/Interviews
  • Communication via phone or email with successful and unsuccessful candidates
  • Preparing all relevant documentation, including the Training Contract for review by Senior staff members before contract is signed by the recruited graduate.
  • Managing ad hoc graduate recruitment programmes such as vacation work programmes
  • Managing marketing elements for recruitment purposes
  • Assisting in the preparation of reports on graduate recruitment targets including in the preparation of reports to senior staff members.

Skills And Attributes Required For The Role

  • Good communications skills, both orally and in writing
  • Good presentation skills
  • Able to prioritize effectively and accept responsibility
  • Good team player
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet targets and deadlines
  • Proficient in using MS Office applications, including MS Excel and MS Team.
  • Proactive
  • Professional work ethic and integrity

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

  • 2-3 years' experience working in an HR/Recruitment role or client-service role delivering a professional recruitment service to a demanding client base.
  • Graduate recruitment background
  • Experience in an internal/ in house recruitment will be preferred
  • HR/ Relevant tertiary qualification
  • Own transport essential

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