Temp Recruitment Officer

SA Metal Group is South Africa’s oldest and largest metal recycling company. For more than 107 years, the Group has purchased, collected and processed all forms of scrap metal sourced throughout Southern Africa. The Group has developed and expanded its recycling and manufacturing operations, by melting, refining, casting and rolling all forms of scrap metal into higher value products for the domestic and export markets. Facilities are located in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria.

About the role

SA Steelworks is seeking a motivated, professional, and detail-oriented Recruitment Officer to join the Human Capital team to hire and retain top talent.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment processes and procedures to attract top talent
• Design advertisements that appeal to specific targeted candidates
• Manage internal staff referral programme and other internal sourcing interventions
• Prepare job profiles and job descriptions in conjunction with the line manager for new vacancies and current positions
• Review applications received and profile accordingly for the various vacancies
• Conduct telephonic interviews with shortlisted candidates
• Arrange and conduct interviews to establish suitability for the position in terms of work experience and fit for the role
• Schedule and coordinate interviews and provide guidance, feedback, and support to Line Managers
• Make recommendations and offer necessary support to Line Managers throughout the recruitment process and on all staff appointments
• Design, review, and update interview guides
• Conduct all suitable employment/background checks
• Schedule suitable pre-employment medical checks, psychometric tests where applicable, and draft and conduct suitable skills assessments
• Prepare and maintain suitable recruitment and related reports
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties related to the requirements of the department

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with bulk recruitment in a high-volume environment
• Experience recruiting within a production/engineering/manufacturing environment is essential
• Must demonstrate innovative ways of attracting talent
• Computer literacy – proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint
• Valid driver’s license and own transport

Skills

• Well-spoken with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confidentiality, tact, and discretion when dealing with people
• Excellent professional and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage demanding workload in a pressurized environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to think on your feet
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Highly motivated and committed
• Excellent standards in execution
• Innovative, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Able to manage time and resources
• Deadline-driven