Job Description

We Want You:

Ready to kick-start your career in recruitment? BET Software is on the lookout for a dynamic

Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist

to join our Cape Town Team. In this role, you'll play a key part in sourcing top-tier Talent, driving innovative hiring strategies, and ensuring we attract the best in the business. From building strong relationships with hiring managers to exploring creative recruitment solutions, you'll help shape the future of BET Software. If you're passionate about connecting people with great opportunities, apply now.

You Bring:

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 organisational 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 organisation. 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. Driver's license (advantageous).
Previous experience recruiting within a technology sector (advantageous).

What You'll Do:

Follow the recruitment process as outlined, unless otherwise advised. Obtain pre-recruitment authorisation 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 payslip. 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. Utilise 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.

Living the Spirt:

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.

The Company We Keep:

At BET Software, we don't just recruit talent, we cultivate it. Our learning and development programmes, our various opportunities for growth, and our well-deserved incentives are what keep our All-Star Team the best amongst the rest.

Please note that only Team Members who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.