Talent Officer
Listing reference: manco_000913
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Kwazulu Natal
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: Yes
Introduction
MANCOSA, DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:
Employability Talent Officer - Durban
CORE PURPOSE
To create and develop a pool of talent, consisting of students and alumni, that are work ready or advancing their careers, whilst creating partnerships with various corporates to further enhance the Employability agenda and focus.
Job description
CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
- Identify and develop suitable corporate partnerships with a variety of industries, both locally and internationally
- Assist with the filling in of vacancies within various occupational levels
- Evaluate and improve job profiles and job descriptions for all positions received from partner companies
- Advertise vacancies on relevant publications, job boards, social media platforms, student/ alumni platforms and the internal applicant tracking system
- Work with the marketing team to develop and implement the marketing campaign linked to student and alumni placement opportunities
- Maintain and update the recruitment platforms and websites/ pages with up to date vacancies and information
- Conduct fair, objective, job relevant screening, reference checks and selection of job applicants for short-listing and interview
- Prepare students and alumni for available vacancies through a number of employability initiatives, such as: work readiness module completion, cv writing, interview prep, etc.
- Follow up with corporate partners on psychometric or other relevant screening methods to align to
- Communicate with corporate partners throughout the process to track student/ alumni placement progress
- Track progress and provide a tracking report in this regard
- Monitor, evaluate and making suggestions for improvement to the process
- Ensure all recruitment documentation is stored and accurately documented and tracked
- Compile weekly/monthly report with updates on progress and tracking of KPIs
- Maintain quick turnaround time to fill vacancies
- Report on partnerships created and maintained
- Work closely with the Employability team and Career Centre services with regards to placement opportunities, partnership initiatives, student/ alumni engagements and surveys, webinars/ in-person sessions, etc.
- Host virtual and in-person sessions related to work readiness and career advancement opportunities
- Participate in MANCOSA related events such as bootcamps, graduation, launches, etc.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant Bachelors qualification or similar
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a recruiting or similar role
- Worked in a recruitment agency for minimum 2 years
- Track record of partnership building is advantageous
- Have a good understanding of the Higher Education
- Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS)
- Proficiency in interpreting assessments
RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Excellent understanding of recruitment processes
- Good knowledge of candidate’s selection methods
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to make reasonable decisions
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
- Excellent written communication and report-writing skills
- Excellent planning, organizing, time management and attention to detail
- Excellent in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet and Email
- Deadline driven
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality
- Produce work of a high quality
- Creative and innovative
- Ability to work under pressure
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Drivers License
- May be requested to work overtime or on weekends