Palesa Karabo Moatlhodi
Talent Acquisition Professional
Randburg
Summary
I am an experienced Talent Acquisition professional with expertise in recruitment strategies, employee engagement, and succession planning. I specialize in identifying top IT talent, managing full-cycle recruitment processes, and developing strategies for effective sourcing and recruiting campaigns.
With extensive experience in tech recruitment, I excel at sourcing, talent benchmarking, candidate assessment, and establishing policies that align with business culture. I am committed to building a high-caliber, diverse workforce through strategic initiatives and a forward-thinking approach to talent management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4019
4019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Specialist: Talent Acquisition
HealthForce
, South Africa
06.2022 - Current
- Sourcing specialist for all level roles, with a focus on tech roles.
- Reduced time-to-hire with a focus on targeted candidate outreach and timely follow-ups with both candidates and hiring managers.
- Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing effective applicant tracking systems and organizational tools for increased efficiency.
- Enhanced candidate experience through personalized communication and feedback, leading to improved brand perception among job seekers.
IT - Talent Acquisition Partner
Karabo Talent Solutions
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Identified top IT talent by implementing strategic sourcing and recruiting techniques.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality candidates for open positions.
- Enhanced overall candidate experience by providing timely feedback and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the interview process.
Lead: Talent Acquisition
Alexander Forbes
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Identify talent management opportunities and equip business with frameworks, tools and guidelines to effectively build talent pools in support of Group objectives
- Led talent acquisition initiatives for key positions, resulting in successful hires and reduced time-to-fill rates, ensuring talent cover for identified key roles
- Ensured compliance with governance and adherence to company standards as it relates to Transformation and Resourcing
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating favorable terms with external vendors for recruitment-related services.
- Collaborated with HR partners and business to develop comprehensive onboarding programs that facilitated seamless integration of new hires into the organization's culture.
- Optimized recruiting efforts by analyzing metrics and refining strategies based on data-driven insights.
Talent Partner (Market Area Africa)
BASF
Midrand
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance.
- Championed employee referral programs, incentivizing current staff members to recommend high-quality candidates for open positions.
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles with strategic sourcing techniques and efficient interview scheduling.
- Served as a trusted advisor to both candidates and hiring teams by providing guidance on role requirements, interviewing tips, and career development opportunities.
- Trained hiring managers on best practices in interviewing and selection techniques, increasing overall effectiveness of recruitment efforts.
- Onboarding Lead
Manager: Graduate Recruitment/Talent Management
KPMG
Parktown
06.2013 - 09.2017
- Lead Graduate Recruitment (National)
- Talent Management strategic involvement
- Resource planning
- Management of end-to-end recruitment
- Conducted thorough workforce analyses to identify skills gaps and develop tailored training solutions.
- Partnered with senior leaders on succession planning activities, identifying potential successors within the organization..
- Championed employer branding initiatives internally and externally, increasing awareness of company culture and values while fostering employee pride.
- Organized successful recruiting events such as job fairs and campus visits, raising awareness of company culture and career opportunities.
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
EDCON
Crownmine
08.2009 - 01.2013
- To drive and deliver a professional and effective talent acquisition service aimed at attracting and securing the highest caliber or best people for the business through well planned attraction strategies which include sourcing, branding, and marketing initiatives
HR Consultant
Beyond Outsourcing
Sunninghill
06.2008 - 07.2009
- This included recruitment, coaching and development, performance management and Industrial Relations
- I assessed candidates using competency based interviewing skills, assessments in the form of technical and psychological
- I was responsible for the management of the entire HR process
IT Recruitment Specialist
Gijima AST (IT AGENCY)
Midrand
03.2008 - 05.2008
- Champion the company’s image and reputation to position it as a top-tier employer in the IT market.
- Design and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract the best talent for roles at all levels within the organization.
- Proactively explore the market to identify potential candidates, fostering interest and creating opportunities to attract top talent.
IT Recruitment Consultant
Advtech (IT AGENCY)
Bruma
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Responsible for managing all recruitment activities related to attracting, selecting, and hiring talent for various companies..
- Client Partnerships: Maintained strong relationships with key clients, providing strategic support to align hiring initiatives with business objectives.
- Candidate Pre-screening and Evaluation:
- Negotiation: Applied effective negotiation techniques to secure top candidates and finalize offers.
- Business Development: Explored new opportunities to expand client portfolios and build long-term partnerships.
- Account Management: Delivered a service to existing clients, ensuring satisfaction and retention while supporting their workforce needs.
Education
Matric -
Selly Park Convent School
National Diploma - Human Resource Management
University of Johannesburg
B-Degree - Human Resource Management
University of Johannesburg
Gauteng 04.2001 - 01.2007
Bcom Honours - Human Resource Management
University of Johannesburg
Skills
Personal Information
- Ethnicity: Black African
- Gender: Female
Timeline
Specialist: Talent Acquisition
HealthForce
06.2022 - Current
IT - Talent Acquisition Partner
Karabo Talent Solutions
04.2022 - 06.2023
Lead: Talent Acquisition
Alexander Forbes
10.2018 - 03.2022
Talent Partner (Market Area Africa)
BASF
10.2017 - 09.2018
Manager: Graduate Recruitment/Talent Management
KPMG
06.2013 - 09.2017
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
EDCON
08.2009 - 01.2013
HR Consultant
Beyond Outsourcing
06.2008 - 07.2009
IT Recruitment Specialist
Gijima AST (IT AGENCY)
03.2008 - 05.2008
IT Recruitment Consultant
Advtech (IT AGENCY)
02.2006 - 02.2008
B-Degree - Human Resource Management
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 - 01.2007
National Diploma - Human Resource Management
University of Johannesburg
Matric -
Selly Park Convent School
Bcom Honours - Human Resource Management
University of Johannesburg
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