Assistant Director: Talent Sourcing (3-Year Contract Period), Ref No. DOTP 29/2025 needed at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, People Management sub-directorate has an opportunity for an individual to manage the Recruitment and Selection processes at operational management level. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Appropriate 3-year National Diploma majoring in HRM or a B-Degree in Industrial Psychology with a minimum of 3-years’ supervisory experience in a Recruitment and Selection environment at a administrator/recruiter level. A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Experience with technical recruiting which includes e-Recruit support, competency based recruitment processes and the administrative processes which is associated with these tasks; Advising senior and executive management on the recruitment and selection process and best talent. Proven candidate sourcing skills; Proven experience in complex data management; Direct liaison with media and recruitment agencies w.r.t advertising of vacancies; Supervision of staff; Willingness to work longer hours in line with print media publication times. Consulting with various stakeholders on different management levels.

Key Performance Areas    

• Quality control of all operational work; Project Management control and allocation of tasks; Ensure the publication of advertisements in various media; Facilitate the compilation of advertisements and pre-selection questionnaires and provide training/workshops on Talent Sourcing, e-recruit and reporting; Ensure that bulletins are published as per schedule; Ensure that advertisements are published in DPSA, media and e-recruit platform; Communicate with service providers regarding advertising standards, response handling enquiries, and participate in the creation of specifications; Handling complex inquiries from clients and applicants; Facilitate and provide professional advice on the sourcing of talent across various professions, competency-based recruitment practices, inclusive of shortlisting, interviewing and verification’s (personnel suitability checks) and the appointment decisions, as well as the issuing of employment offers; Facilitate audit processes; Ensure recruitment and selection data integrity and report on any irregularities; Manage staff and report on the unit’s performance.

Competencies    

• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices; In-depth knowledge Recruitment prescripts (legislation and policy documents);
• The following skills: Excellent interpersonal and coaching; Database development management and reporting; Supervisory; Consultative and effective Problem solving; Effective oral and written communication. Ability to gather and analyze information;  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.