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Gerrit Christiaan Van Der Westhuizen

Durban

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record of enhancing recruitment strategies and team performance at Infinity Staff Global. Excelled at building relationships and leveraging analytical and communication skills to exceed client expectations. Demonstrated innovation in sourcing and mentorship, achieving significant improvements in recruitment efficiency and diversity.
Professional with a strong background in recruitment and talent acquisition. Possesses a proven ability to drive team collaboration and deliver results. Skilled in strategic planning, candidate sourcing, and onboarding processes. Adaptable and reliable, with a focus on aligning recruitment strategies with organisational goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruitment Manager

Infinity Staff Global
09.2023 - Current
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with global clients to understand their recruitment needs and ensure satisfaction.
  • Manage and mentor a team of recruiters, ensuring high performance and alignment with organisational goals.
  • Oversee sourcing strategies using job boards, LinkedIn, and networking to identify global talent.
  • Ensure all recruitment processes comply with local labour laws and international standards.
  • Stay updated on global market trends to offer insights and advice to clients.
  • Continuously refine recruitment processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Provide detailed reports on recruitment metrics, team performance, and client satisfaction.
  • Lead salary and benefits negotiations between candidates and clients.
  • Promote and implement strategies to ensure diverse and inclusive hiring practices.

Recruitment Consultant

Health Staff Australia
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placing candidates.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients to understand their hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
  • Source candidates through job boards, social media platforms, referrals, and networking.
  • Write and post job advertisements to attract suitable candidates for various roles.
  • Conduct pre-employment checks, such as references and background verifications.
  • Negotiate offers and employment terms between candidates and clients.
  • Provide regular updates to clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and job market insights to offer valuable advice to clients.
  • Work towards meeting and exceeding recruitment targets and KPIs.
  • Maintain and update candidate databases and recruitment software for efficient tracking.

Hotel Manager

The View Boutique Hotel & Spa
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
  • Regularly analyzed guest feedback data to identify and address areas where improvements could be made, resulting in consistently high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
  • Conducted regular staff performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.

Recruitment Consultant

Capitec Bank
05.2016 - 12.2019
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and develop job descriptions.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates.
  • Use various platforms such as LinkedIn, job boards, and internal databases to attract suitable candidates.
  • Conduct pre-employment checks, including references, credit, criminal, and qualification verifications.
  • Coordinate psychometric assessments and interpret results to align candidates with role requirements.
  • Facilitate internal promotions, transfers, and other workforce movements in line with company policies.
  • Provide insights and guidance to managers on recruitment best practices and market trends.
  • Ensure compliance with Capitec's recruitment policies, labour laws, and diversity standards.
  • Maintain detailed recruitment metrics and reporting to track progress and outcomes.
  • Enhance the candidate experience by maintaining clear communication and providing feedback throughout the process.

Center Manager

Siyakha Education Trust
04.2015 - 05.2016

• Staff management, motivation, training and skills development.

• Implementing Centre policies and procedures.

• Marketing and promoting the Siyakha Centre for the purpose of community development.

• Ensuring adherence to codes of conduct, health and safety regulations.

• Daily correspondence with HR Consultant and COO.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality service.

• Implementation of weekly rosters and training schedules.

• Preparing and submitting of weekly reports to COO.

• Performance management of staff with the HR Consultant.

• Managing of all daily activities and operations.

• Weekly meetings with trainers and floor managers.

Recruitment Consultant

Inisys Africa
05.2013 - 04.2015
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placing candidates.
  • Conduct business development activities to secure new clients, including cold calling, networking, and attending industry events.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates to ensure repeat business and referrals.
  • Write and post job advertisements tailored to client needs and attract suitable candidates.
  • Negotiate fees and service agreements with clients, ensuring mutual benefit.
  • Conduct pre-employment checks, such as references, background verification, and skills assessments.
  • Maintain and update client and candidate databases to streamline future recruitment efforts.
  • Provide clients with market insights, salary benchmarks, and recruitment trends to establish credibility.
  • Meet and exceed individual and team KPIs for placements and revenue generation.
  • Continuously refine sourcing and recruitment strategies to stay competitive in the market.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management

North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
11-2012

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Strategy
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Organisation
  • Problem-solving
  • Networking
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical
  • Multitasking
  • Decision-making
  • Mentorship
  • Innovation
  • Resilience
  • Sourcing
  • Screening
  • Relationship-building
  • Sales
  • Time-management
  • Persuasion
  • Initiative

Timeline

Recruitment Manager

Infinity Staff Global
09.2023 - Current

Recruitment Consultant

Health Staff Australia
06.2023 - 09.2023

Hotel Manager

The View Boutique Hotel & Spa
12.2019 - 02.2020

Recruitment Consultant

Capitec Bank
05.2016 - 12.2019

Center Manager

Siyakha Education Trust
04.2015 - 05.2016

Recruitment Consultant

Inisys Africa
05.2013 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management

North West University
Gerrit Christiaan Van Der Westhuizen