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About Africa Talent

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 and to enable projects at our clients. Talent employed will have the full experience of Deloitte, while getting both international and local 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, the goal is 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 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. 

Purpose of the Job

The Talent Acquisition Manager role will be responsible for the acquisition of key talent, across multiple disciplines, locations and on all levels. The role must ensure an accurate and efficient process, employing candidates with the right experience, skills and knowledge for vacant positions.

This role will coach hiring managers in the full recruitment cycle, acting as an internal expert in talent attraction and selection and as an ambassador of our employer brand to candidates. The role will ensure that all recruitment takes place within the framework of current Labour Legislation, Firm Policy and the Firm's Employment Equity plan.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand the skills and competencies needed for various roles.
• Attract top talent by considering factors like job market trends, diversity, and inclusion to attract top talent.
• Shape the firm's image as an employer of choice by creating and promoting an attractive employment brand to attract candidates.
• Actively source candidates through various channels such as job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and professional networks to identify qualified individuals who align with the firm's values and goals.
• Oversee the entire recruitment process – this includes screening CV's, conducting interviews, coordinating assessments, and negotiating job offers, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for  both candidates and hiring teams.
• Use data to evaluate recruitment effectiveness and track metrics like time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hires and based on these insights, they make informed decisions to improve the recruitment process.
• Actively promote diversity and inclusion within the hiring process, collaborating with HR and leadership to ensure that recruitment practices are equitable and unbiased.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential candidates by engaging in talent pipelining, keeping in touch with passive candidates, and nurturing long-term connections.
• Work closely with HR Business Partners and act in an advisory role with hiring managers to understand their short- and long-term talent requirements and build talent sourcing strategies to meet these requirements.
• Manage candidate pools and generate long-term interest by building relationships with them and providing a positive and successful experience.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging talent to inform recruitment strategies across different functional areas.
• Provide input into and communicate the firm's EVP, motivating why top talent should choose Deloitte over competitors.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor practices, and emerging technologies. Analyse market data to adjust recruitment strategies and stay ahead in the talent acquisition game.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand specific role requirements, provide timely updates, and ensure that recruitment plans and headcount targets support and meet business needs and objectives.
• Assist with the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for new hires, helping them integrate into the company culture and hit the ground running.
• Organise and participate in employer branding events. [these could include career fairs, campus recruitment drives, webinars, and industry conferences] – to showcase the Firm's culture, values, and career opportunities, to attract top talent and create a positive brand image.
• Review own work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance; delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related discipline
• Post graduate degree is preferred.
• At least 4-6 years of working experience in the Talent Acquisition function.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Results-driven with strong leadership qualities.
• Good knowledge of labour legislation and IR procedures.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency and hands-on experience in applicant tracking systems and recruitment software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and team management skills.

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 organization 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.

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.

Be careful of Recruitment Scams: Fraudsters or employment scammers often pose as legitimate recruiters, employers, recruitment consultants or job placement firms, advertising false job opportunities through email, text messages and WhatsApp messages. They aim to cheat jobseekers out of money or to steal personal information.

To help you look out for potential recruitment scams, here are some Red Flags:

• Upfront Payment Requests: Deloitte will never ask for any upfront payment for background checks, job training, or supplies.
• Requests for Personal Information: Be wary if you are asked for sensitive personal information, especially early in the recruitment process and without a clear need for it. Fraudulent links or contractual documents may require the provision of sensitive personal data or copy documents (e.g., government issued numbers or identity documents, passports or passport numbers, bank account statements or numbers, parent's data) that may be used for identity fraud. Do not provide or send any of these documents or data. Please note we will never ask for photographs at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Unprofessional Communication: Scammers may communicate in an unprofessional manner. Their messages may be filled with poor grammar and spelling errors. The look and feel may not be consistent with the Deloitte corporate brand.

If you're unsure, make direct contact with Deloitte using our official contact details. Be careful not to use any contact details provided in the suspicious job advertisement or email.

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 are committed to employment equity and building a diverse and inclusive workplace across the African continent. Our recruitment processes are aligned with our Employment Equity Plan and the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups.

We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.