Dis-Chem Pharmacies: Recruitment Learnership Programme 2023 / 2024

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Head Office in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Recruitment Learner to join the team. The Learner will be Responsible for the first stage/step in the recruitment process to source and engage with qualified suitable candidates for a job role using various methods of sourcing.

Responsibilities:

• Place adverts on job portals/ careers sites and social media and track progress.
• Proactively search for qualified job candidates for current open positions through various channels including digital platforms.
• Actively source and screen candidates in line with the standard operating procedure for the relevant category or department.
• Interact with potential candidates to establish the correct fit for the required role and map to talent pipelines.
• Compose and send recruitment correspondence including emails and interact with potential candidates on professional networks and social media.
• Conduct thorough background checks, MIE checks for each candidate and escalate discrepancies to team leader and flag to the relevant internal recruiter.
• Ensure the sourcing checklist and the relevant process is followed. And ensure alignment and delivery with the team.
• Accurately update all activity in the sourcing database and talent pools and ensure accuracy.
• Partner with internal recruiters and HR to understand the role requirements and candidate profiles for key positions.
• Log referred candidates’ information in Applicant Tracking System and link to the relevant vacancies.
• Assist with scheduling candidate interviews with internal recruiters.
• Maintain and update talent pool for current and future hiring prospects and the company's candidate database.
• Provide feedback to candidates on their application status.
• Answer recruitment calls, respond to queries and escalate recruitment matters accordingly.
• Assist with recruitment administration when necessary.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• HR Certificate or Diploma in Human Resources Management
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Skills and Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of the recruitment processes and sourcing practices
• Be able to process instructions, resolve and escalate queries accordingly.
• Demonstrate effective communication at various levels
• Demonstrates accuracy by being thorough and checking details; produces high quality work by being detailed.
• Ability to have a clear vision about what needs to be achieved.
• Able to meet deadlines; is punctual and keeps to schedule; is reliable in finishing tasks.
• Builds constructive working relationships.
• English – Read, write and speak well