Learner and Intern Recruiter Specialist

SUMMARY:
Job Title:  Learner and Intern Recruiter Specialist
Location:  Johannesburg North
Remuneration:  Negotiable dependent on experience and qualification

Our client, a Training and Skills Development Specialist, is looking for a Learner and Intern Recruiter Specialist to join their team in Johannesburg North.
 
Key Purpose of The Job:
To source, assess, and process both abled and disabled candidate learners for participation in learnership programmes. To build and maintain a database of available and suitable candidates aligned to the business’s accredited programmes.
 
Qualification, knowledge, and experience requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Relevant post-matric qualification is advantageous.
• Knowledge of recruitment evaluation methods and tools.
• Understanding of learnerships and training environments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience sourcing learners for learnerships.
• Graduate recruitment experience is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing talent across various levels.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Sourcing

• Prepare a monthly action plan for sourcing new learners.
• Engage with hospitals, disability centres, clinics, NPOs/NGOs, community outreach hubs, shopping centres, etc. for candidate recruitment.
• Host in-house and external campaigns and/or career days, especially in disadvantaged communities.
• Make use of WhatsApp groups and social media to advertise learnership opportunities.
• Interact with current learners to promote service offerings.
• Liaise with Doctors/ Clinics/ Hospitals for direct referrals.
• Place marketing material in key public locations.
• Partner with community leaders, churches, and organizations to distribute materials.
• Build ongoing relationships with youth-focused organizations and associations.
• Schedule and communicate assessment days to potential candidates.
• Ensure candidates have all required documentation before applying.
• Advise learners on proper application procedures and timelines.

• Conduct daily interviews with new applicants.
• Record all interviews conducted each day on SharePoint, including outcomes (passed/failed).
• Assign tracking numbers to applicants who pass both the interview and assessment stages.
• Capture and update all demographics for successful applicants.
• Vet all learner documents for authenticity and completeness.
• Mark assessment tests accurately and timely.

• Validate learners for new or upcoming projects.
• Contact and invite validated learners for induction sessions.
• Allocate learners to relevant projects in accordance with specific client requirements.

• Provide weekly updates and statistics on learners sourced and from which areas.
• Coordinate with the Senior Sourcing Coordinator to match candidates to upcoming projects.
• Participate in weekly sourcing team meetings to review progress and project readiness.
• Offer real-time updates on demographics still required.
• Support all onboarding administration tasks.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records across systems, especially SharePoint.
• Collaborate with Marketing to manage learner sourcing communications on official social platforms.