Job Description

Closing Date

2025/05/26

Reference Number

WCG250423-1

Tracking Number

DOTP 40/2025

Job Title

Talent Sourcing Officer: Talent Sourcing, Ref No. DOTP 40/2025

Department

Department of the Premier

Salary level

7

Enquiries

Mr F Gerber at (021) 483 6028

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government seeks to employ a Talent Sourcing Official to administer the Recruitment and Selection processes, as well as to provide a recruitment and selection consultancy service to client departments which include Senior Management. The successful incumbent must be willing travel when required.

Minimum Requirements

Appropriate 3-year National Diploma majoring in HRM or a B-Degree in Industrial Psychology; A minimum of 3 years experience in a Recruitment and Selection environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

Experience in the following: Drafting of vacancy advertisements which includes application questionnaires in consultation with client departments; Liaising with various service providers (Media/e-Recruit and Response Handling); Technical recruiting which includes e-Recruit support, competency-based recruitment and selection and the administrative processes which is associated with these tasks; Candidate sourcing across various professions and platforms and consultative skills; Data management.

Key Performance Areas

Response handling of applications; Identify, address and resolve recruitment selection delays; Facilitate and advise on the compiling of shortlists; Create competency-based interview questions; Responsible for logistical arrangements for interviews; Finalize interview processes through competency assessments/proficiency tests and nominations; Maintenance of the recruitment and selection database; Execute high standard of quality in all operational work; Dealing with inquiries from clients and applicants; Facilitate and provide professional advice on the sourcing of talent across various professions, inclusive of shortlisting, interview processes and verification's (personnel suitability checks) and the appointment decision, as well as the issuing of employment offers; Ensure recruitment and selection data integrity and report on any irregularities; Communication across various levels regarding e-recruit processes; Advising Senior and Executive management on the recruitment and selection process and best talent.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Competency based recruitment processes, inclusive of head hunting processes; Shortlisting and interview processes; Public service / government policies; Online recruitment;

Skills needed:

Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills;Consultative skills and effective Problem solving; Networking working with people and ability to meet customer expectations.

Remuneration

R 325 101 - R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.

Contact the helpline at

086 137 0214

. For all other queries relating to the position.