KANANELO DHLAMINI
Recruitment Specialist
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Results-driven Recruitment Professional with extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment, candidate management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. Proven ability to deliver successful hiring outcomes in fast-paced environments while driving recruitment efficiency, process improvement, and team collaboration. Promoted to Project Coordinator while concurrently serving as Team Leader, coordinating recruitment campaigns, client transitions, and new account launches alongside team leadership and operational responsibilities. Skilled in stakeholder relationship management, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong focus on operational excellence, team development, and delivering recruitment solutions aligned with business objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Specialist
QUANTANITE
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted to Support Recruiter, taking on recruitment responsibilities focused on support functions and specialised hiring.(Mid - Senior Level Roles)
- Managed recruitment activities for support and specialised roles, overseeing candidate sourcing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
- Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to understand role requirements, hiring priorities and candidate expectations.
- Develop candidate pipelines through targeted sourcing and appropriate recruitment channels.
- Screen applications and conduct candidate interviews to assess experience, skills and suitability against role requirements.
- Coordinate interviews, gather feedback and maintain communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Prepared candidate shortlists and facilitated hiring decisions by providing relevant screening information and recruitment insights.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders to enhance recruitment collaboration.
- Support a professional candidate experience through clear communication, timely feedback and appropriate expectation management.
- Recognized as Top Support Professional for outstanding contributions to recruitment efforts.
Recruitment Team Lead
KHANO CONSULTING SERVICES
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Coordinated project activities to ensure successful execution of operational plans.
- Liaised with clients and internal stakeholders to communicate project updates and requirements.
- Monitored team activities and provided updates to support progress against objectives.
- Monitored team activities and provided updates to facilitate progress towards objectives.
- Identified opportunities to improve coordination, organisation and operational efficiency.
- Mentored and supported a team of six across recruitment, administration, sales and business development.
- Assisted with recruitment planning, candidate sourcing, screening and interview coordination.
- Facilitated collaboration across functions to achieve project and business objectives.
Fashion Consultant
TIGER OF SWEDEN
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided tailored customer service in retail, enhancing shopping experience.
- Guided customers in product selection and addressed enquiries to support informed purchases.
- Supported sales activities and maintained professional customer relationships.
- Assisted in organizing store layout and ensuring cleanliness.
Store Manager
AFRIKANSWISS
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed daily store operations to ensure efficient functioning.
- Provided customer service and supported sales and stock management to enhance customer experience.
- Coordinated store activities, maintaining operational standards to promote a positive shopping environment.
- Assisted with customer service, sales activities and stock management.
Education
Introduction To Project Management - Project Management
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Fashion Design
Sewafrica Design College
Johannesburg, Highlands North12-2014
National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 - undefined
Northview High School
01-2012
Skills
Talent acquisition
Candidate sourcing
Resume screening
Strategic planning
Customer relationship management
Relationship building
Awards
Awarded: Top Support Professional of the Year 2025
Timeline
Recruitment Specialist
QUANTANITE
08.2023 - Current
Recruitment Team Lead
KHANO CONSULTING SERVICES
04.2017 - 07.2019
Fashion Consultant
TIGER OF SWEDEN
02.2016 - 12.2016
Store Manager
AFRIKANSWISS
06.2014 - 06.2015
Introduction To Project Management - Project Management
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 - undefined
Northview High School
Fashion Design
Sewafrica Design College