Internal Recruiter (Fixed Term Contract) Johannesburg

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Contract Sectors: Human Resources Investment Reference: 196682 Job Type: Contract Sectors: Human Resources Investment Reference: 196682 Sectors: Human Resources Investment Reference: 196682 Reference: 196682

Employer: Merchant West Holdings

Role Purpose:To manage and support the end-to-end recruitment process by sourcing, attracting and appointing high-quality talent aligned with the business needs and Employment Equity objectives of Merchant West Holdings, while ensuring an efficient, compliant and positive recruitment experience for candidates and hiring managers. Main Accountabilities:Talent AcquisitionAverage time-to-fill vacancies within agreed organisational target (e.g. 30–45 days depending on role level)Percentage of vacancies successfully filled within agreed recruitment timelines (target e.g. ≥90%)Quality of hire measured through hiring manager satisfaction or probation success rate (target e.g. ≥85%)Effective sourcing of qualified candidates measured by shortlist-to-interview ratioCompletion of recruitment processes in accordance with approved recruitment proceduresSuccessful onboarding coordination ensuring all recruitment documentation completed prior to start dateEmployment Equity & ComplianceRecruitment processes aligned with the organisation’s Employment Equity targets and transformation objectivesPercentage of recruitment shortlists that include suitably qualified designated group candidatesCompliance with internal recruitment governance and approval processes (100% compliance)Maintenance of accurate recruitment documentation and audit trailsContribution to achievement of annual Employment Equity hiring targetsAdherence to labour legislation and fair recruitment practicesCandidate Assessment & SelectionQuality of candidate shortlists aligned with job requirements and hiring manager expectationsEffective coordination of interviews and assessments within agreed timelinesAccuracy and completeness of candidate screening including qualifications and reference checksSuccessful completion of candidate assessments in line with company recruitment standardsReduction in failed hires during probation periodPositive candidate experience feedback throughout the recruitment processRecruitment Reporting & Stakeholder ManagementPreparation and submission of accurate recruitment reports within agreed reporting timelinesRegular communication and progress updates provided to hiring managers during recruitment processesHiring manager satisfaction with recruitment support and service deliveryMaintenance of accurate recruitment pipeline and vacancy tracking recordsEffective coordination with HR, hiring managers and external recruitment partnersIdentification and reporting of recruitment trends, challenges and improvement opportunities  Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources Management Experience:3–5 years’ experience in talent acquisition or recruitment within a corporate or agency environmentProven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes from sourcing to offer stageExperience sourcing and screening candidates using multiple recruitment channelsExperience coordinating interviews and managing recruitment processes with hiring managersExperience ensuring recruitment practices align with Employment Equity and compliance requirementsExperience maintaining recruitment records, candidate databases, and recruitment reports Skills: Talent sourcing and candidate identificationCandidate screening and interview coordinationRecruitment process administration and trackingEmployment Equity aligned recruitment practicesRecruitment reporting and data managementStakeholder communication and coordination Competencies:Relationship building and stakeholder engagementCommunication and interpersonal effectivenessAttention to detail and accuracyPlanning and organisational abilityJudgement and decision-makingService orientation and responsiveness