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Graduate Recruitment Consultant at BDO South Africa

BDO South Africa
Full-time
On-site
Key Responsibilities

Graduate Recruitment & Campus Engagement


Coordinate and deliver national graduate recruitment initiatives and campus events
Plan and manage the annual university engagement calendar
Identify new campus partnerships and engagement opportunities
Represent BDO professionally at all university and recruitment events


Events, Logistics & Stakeholder Coordination


Where necessary, manage end-to-end logistics for recruitment events (venues, catering, access, stock), and coordinate attendance of internal stakeholders (Partners, Managers, Trainees)
Support interview days and selection initiatives, including scheduling and briefing packs


Employer Branding & Marketing Collaboration


Partner with Marketing on campaigns, branding, and creative initiatives
Manage graduate recruitment social media content and digital engagement initiatives
Create creative materials for events, campaigns, and student engagement


Data, Reporting & Administration


Track all recruitment data
Create and manage MS Forms, QR codes, and recruitment trackers
Monitor recruitment ROI and prepare post-event reports and insights
Maintain accurate databases and support onboarding handovers to People & Culture teams


Budget & Financial Coordination


Collate information to input into recruitment budget management
Coordinate invoices, POs, and payments with Finance


What We're Looking For


Proven experience in graduate recruitment, early careers, employer branding, events, or campus engagement
Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
Creative mindset with digital and social media capability
High attention to detail and strong data management skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple initiatives nationally and work independently


Requirements

Qualifications and Experience


Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
2 - 4 years of experience in graduate recruitment, talent acquisition, or related functions, ideally within a professional services or audit environment.
Exposure to campus recruitment and/or bursary programs is essential.
Strong analytical skills to measure and report on recruitment outcomes.
Strong and communication skills.
Familiarity with recruitment platforms, social media, and digital tools.
Familiarity with MS Office Suite and strong Excel skills
Understanding of graduate recruitment trends, campus engagement, and employer branding.