Discovery – Discovery Connect

Talent Acquisition Specialist – Fixed Term Contract (6 months)

 

About Discovery

 

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

 

About Discovery Connect

 

People increasingly want to transact faster, on their terms, in fluid, and dynamic ways. Discovery Connect facilitates this need as a direct sales channel, leveraging the best of technology with the best in people. We are often a client’s first impression of Discovery so we must have the best Discovery ambassadors in our team. At the forefront of client acquisition methodology, Discovery Connect continues to be one of the fastest-growing divisions in the group. Representing all product lines (including Discovery Bank) there is an opportunity for forward thinkers, innovators, and people who thrive on complexity in a growing business.

 

Key Purpose

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible to plan and manage the end to end operational recruitment process for high volume recruitment. As a recruiting specialist, this individual will partner closely with the hiring managers to ensure that the recruiting process moves efficiently and that the organisation is effectively identifying and hiring the talent the business needs to achieve its’ goals.  

The Talent Acquisition Specialist also contributes to the creation of a ready pipe-line of quality candidates to fill future openings as quickly and efficiently as possible. 

 

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

 

Works in partnership with the Recruitment Managers to source suitable candidates for bulk vacant roles in order to fulfil demands of the business in line with EE requirements / target set.

This is an end-to-end process from advertising positions to successfully placing candidates.

Coordinates with line managers to ensure an exceptional onboarding experience to all new hires. Complies with recruitment and compliance processes to order to uphold best practices and standard processes   Recruitment related administration including completing all related trackers in order to keep data up-to-date. Contributes to ad hoc projects, in line with the strategic vision of the business Focus on staff engagement to promote a healthy culture and staff sentiment.

 

Personal Attributes and Skills

 

Ability to work independently and participate as an active member of a cross-functional team (team not based in the same region) Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Attention to detail Solution oriented Delivery focused Ability to deal with pressure Effective Communication skills Time Management Skills

 

Education and Experience

 

Essential Qualifications:

Matric Relevant B Degree / Diploma in Human Resources 

Essential Experience:

 

Minimum of 2 years’ experience and demonstration as a talent acquisition specialist in high volume recruitment Minimum of 2 years’ proven scenario based interviewing skills Good overall understanding of the talent acquisition journey and meeting deadlines timeously Minimum of 2 years’ working experience on Microsoft office (Excel and Word) Experience with working with a RE, DOFA and Compliance certification (advantageous)

 

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.