Talent and EE Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related field (required).
• Postgraduate degree or certification in Talent Management, Employment Equity, or related areas is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in talent acquisition, employment equity, or a related HR role, with at least 2-3 years in a management or supervisory position.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful talent acquisition strategies.
• Experience in managing employment equity compliance and reporting.
• Training in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, talent management, and project management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure timely recruitment of qualified candidates.
• Utilize various recruitment channels, including social media, job boards, and recruitment agencies, to attract top talent.

Employment Equity Compliance:

• Ensure the company's compliance with South Africa's Employment Equity Act and related legislation.
• Develop and implement the company's Employment Equity Plan, including setting and monitoring employment equity targets.
• Prepare and submit annual employment equity reports to the Department of Labour.
• Conduct regular audits of employment practices to identify areas for improvement in achieving equity goals.

Talent Development:

• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify talent development needs and create programs to support employee growth and retention.
• Lead initiatives to promote internal mobility and career development within the organization.
• Oversee the development and implementation of onboarding programs to ensure new hires are effectively integrated into the company.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):

• Work closely with the Learning, DEI & Change Manager to support and promote DEI initiatives within the talent acquisition process.
• Ensure that recruitment practices are inclusive and support the company's diversity goals.
• Foster an inclusive recruitment process that attracts a diverse pool of candidates.

Employee Branding and Candidate Experience:

• Develop and promote the company's employer brand to attract top talent.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from application to onboarding.
• Monitor and improve the candidate experience through regular feedback and process enhancements.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Track and analyze recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire, to optimize the talent acquisition process.
• Monitor employment equity data to assess progress toward equity goals and inform decision-making.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management on talent acquisition and employment equity initiatives.