Company: PLP Group

Location: Randburg

Advert closing date:

13 June 2025

Purpose of Job:

Under general supervision, plan, organize and coordinate recruitment and selection activities for positions assigned to this function. Assist in the research and collection of applicant information; research advertising sources and prepare layout and content for advertisement of employment opportunities; maintain vacancy list and perform related work as required. May be involved in development and maintenance of procedures, guidelines and forms; plans recruitment timelines; reviews and approves application; acts as a resource to the recruitment function in HR; sets interview questionnaires; and skills tests.

Applications to be sent to:

If you wish to apply for this career opportunity, kindly submit your CV, Motivation letter and highest qualification to recruitment@plp.co.za

Role responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes and coordinates recruitment activities.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with recruitment agencies, universities / colleges / schools for work placement programmes,
• Follow recruitment guidelines, selection procedures, interview questionnaires, skill tests.
• Reviews recruitment documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Ensure that the application pool is large and diverse. Ensure that we attract talented individuals by placing advertisements in the targeted media.
• Responds to applicants' inquiries.
• Compiles, monitors, and tracks all recruitment statistics.
• Ensure that the PLP Intranet is updated with current vacancies and ensure to remove vacancies when placed.
• Provide candidates with feedback and an outcome after their application and / or interview.
• Ensure that new employees receive all relevant started documentation and that all necessary contracts and employment agreements are issued and signed.
• Ensure that HR Operations Administrator have all the necessary information to load the person on HR Premier and in-time for the payroll cut-off date.
• To maintain absolute discretion and maturity in handling sensitive / confidential data.
• To keep up to date with all legal and other HR developments relating to HR and Recruitment in particular.
• To work collaboratively and in a supportive manner within the HR team and with other departments to ensure that overall aims and objectives are achieved
• To attend and participate in team meetings to work within a team culture providing support and encouragement to all team members regardless of job role, and to develop positive and professional relationships with all team members.

Qualification

• Matric
• HR related tertiary qualification advantageous

Technical Knowledge:

• Competency in MS Office
• Collaborating with hiring managers to define the required skills, experience, and qualifications for open positions.
• Creating job descriptions, designing recruitment strategies, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Using various methods like online job boards, social media, and professional networking to find suitable candidates.
• Evaluating candidates' qualifications and skills through interviews, assessments, and reference checks.
• Processing applications, coordinating interviews, and handling offer letters and employment contracts.
• Staying updated on employment laws and regulations and ensuring that all recruitment processes are compliant.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and providing data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Acting as a liaison between the HR department and other departments to ensure a smooth recruitment process.
• Development of interview questionnaires
• Experience in recruiting for Language vacancies
• Exceptional admin skills
• Knowledge of South African labour legislation impacting on all aspects of recruitment.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding for the need of confidentiality in dealing with all HR issues.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to actively seek and find solutions to problems.
• Ability to work methodically taking responsibility for own work.

Soft skills / behaviours:

• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to work independently and to deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build professional, friendly and accessible relationships with people who use the service.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Positive approach to work, with a flexible “can do” attitude; the drive and enthusiasm to improve the service and achieve high standards with a strong work ethic.