Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description
Recruitment

Responsibilities
Job responsibilities:

• Follow the recruitment process as outlined, unless otherwise advised.
• Obtain pre-recruitment 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 Line Manager.
• Conduct pre-screening interviews against job spec and eliminate unsuitable candidates early on 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 Recruitment Manager.
• Ensure competency-based interview questions are posed as part of 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 pay slip.
• Draft offer letter for candidate after package has been approved.
• Maintain all pertinent application 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, emails or notifications. Ensure each candidate has received feedback regarding the outcome of the interview/ ensure agencies receive feedback.
• Utilize the internet for sourcing of candidates.
• Maintain a pool of readily available candidates.
• Formally start building a database of candidates that can be referred to.
• Coordinate polygraph examinations when required. Send brief to candidate and invites in terms of sessions.
• Provide daily reports and monthly reports.
• Attend weekly recruitment meetings.
• Attend to ad hoc tasks/projects as and when the need arises.

Qualifications
Job specification:

• An HR or related qualification is preferred.
• 2 – 3 years recruitment experience.
• Results driven: Consistently delivers required business results; sets and achieves goals, consistently complies with quality standards and meets deadlines; maintains focus on organizational goals.
• Accountability: Follows through and delivers results in spite of obstacles. Admits to errors and takes corrective action to avoid repetition. Approaches own work with dedication and high sense of responsibility.
• Reporting: Collate and report on information. Account for and verify reporting figures/ statistics. Review/analyse reporting statistics and figures in order to identify trends and make relevant recommendations.
• Relationship management: Developing and maintaining professional business associations at all levels. Establish relationships both inside and outside the organization. Effectively apply networking and influencing skills.
• Interview skills: Understands best practice interview techniques to ensure that high calibre candidates are selected.
• Proven experience in headhunting/sourcing and networking initiatives.

Advantageous

• Driver's license.
• Previous experience recruiting within a technology sector.

Living The Spirit

• Encourage authenticity in both yourself and candidates. Embrace diversity and inclusion in your recruitment efforts, seek out candidates who not only meet the technical requirements but also embody the company's values and culture
• Be honest and transparent in your communications with candidates and colleagues.
• Approach each recruitment task with enthusiasm and a sense of curiosity. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. Stay adaptable and open-minded in the face of change, recognising that each day brings new possibilities and experiences.
• Take initiative and ownership of your projects and tasks. Volunteer for new opportunities and challenges, demonstrating your willingness to contribute to the team's success.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues, line managers, and suppliers to achieve recruitment goals.
• Ensure Timely Filling of Vacancies: Prioritise efficiency without compromising quality, leveraging technology and best practices to streamline recruitment processes and meet hiring deadlines

About Us
We Don't Just Recruit Talent... We Cultivate It

BET Software is one of the most diverse betting software providers in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a rapidly growing international footprint. Our multiskilled Team is responsible for providing advanced software solutions, while supporting incredibly high transactional volumes in a fast-paced industry, making BET Software a lively and engaging place to be.

Our progressive use of technology enables our talented Team to work with the tech stack of their choice and we encourage an environment and culture that supports collaboration, learning, and growth. We believe that our strength lies in our diversity and that Teamwork makes the dream work, a place where you can flourish amongst like-minded individuals.

We are a dynamic group of people that stem from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and locations. While our head office is based in Umhlanga, South Africa we recruit talent throughout South Africa and Internationally.