LEAD: EMERGING TALENT

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#LI-DNI  Role Purpose/Business Unit.
Management of pre-employment and early careers programmes within Vodacom South Africa in line with the buy-to-build strategy.
Working in collaboration with business units the Emerging Talent Lead will develop and deliver a strategy to support business talent requirements.
Responsible for the attraction and recruitment strategy for early careers and execute the development programmes for each new entrant and existing workforce pathways.
Embedding  the Vodacom South Africa’s EVP  through innovative, differentiated strategies resulting in youth attraction campaigns across South Africa.
Drive multiple projects simultaneously to help re-define a programmatic approach to engaging early with target talent communities from grassroots to higher learning institutions and providing thought leadership to the Emerging Talent Team Develop an effective and consistent communication strategy that is critical for attraction and retention of emerging talent.
Develop plans and interventions in line with stakeholder needs, strategic workforce plans and building skills for the future.
Your responsibilities will include.
Work with Business Units to develop and lead on the strategy for the attraction, recruitment, and onboarding across the entire emerging talent pipeline.
Develop strong relationships with preferred academic institutions and learning providers.
Develop and manage the plan for undergraduates which  includes placements and financial sponsorship.
Management of pre-employment programmes to ensure a continuous talent pipeline for the grad programme and experienced hires.
Effective review and management of the Emerging Talent Budget.
Compiling and producing regular progress reports and track key metrics.
Develop and manage all emerging talent  programmes in line with business and professional industry body requirements.
Obtain regular feedback from all stakeholders to uphold continuous improvement.
Utilise internal and external communication channels to share the  EVP to help build the Vodacom’s Employer brand and maintain a competitive advantage.
BBBEE Audits and document management  Harmonise the youth hiring process to deliver best-in-class candidate experience,  Evolve the programme lifecycle for interns, & grads  Build mechanisms for cohort calibration and rotations, removing manual intervention and exceeding stakeholder expectations.
Proactive reporting and talent management of post-programme employees to track performance of programmes.
The ideal candidate for this role will have.
Relevant Degree or Diploma (HR or Business Science) is essential.
Minimum 12 years emerging talent experience with people management  Previous experience and proven competence in applying effective Learning and Development within an organisation with strengths in Early Careers.
Experience in attracting, selecting, onboarding and inducting talent.
Professional expertise – a working knowledge of employment law issues and people management best practice (within the context of emerging talent) Organisational skills – personal efficiency, time management skills and the ability to adapt and prioritise competing demands.
Communication skills – emotional intelligence, the ability to build relationships and collaborate with others at all levels.
A high level of IT proficiency, able to manage applicants, data, and internal cohorts with good attention to detail and accuracy.
Professional integrity – able to work with individuals and managers as a trusted adviser on confidential people matters.
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience.
Proven record of design, development and implementing complex youth/graduate programmes, which include engagements with higher learning institutions or campus recruiting programs – ideally on a multi-location scale.
Previous experience of end-to-end recruiting/assessments, development programmes and events management  Experience in delivering major projects across a large complex organisation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Can manage ambiguity to deliver and operate effectively with simplicity.
Coaching Skills  We make an impact by offering.
Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies     Closing date for Applications.
13 December .
The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.
#LI-DNI  The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.
#LI-DNI  Commitment from Vodacom Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded.
We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too.
At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.