Thembekile P Cele
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Talent Sourcing Specialist / Headhunter / RPO at Pnet- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Diversity Recruiting
LinkedInAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning
LinkedInAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Talent Management
LinkedInAug, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Pnet
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Talent Acquisition Specialist / Talent Sourcing Specialist / Headhunter / RPO
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Feb 2022 - Present
- Create and drive talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates. - Develop and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results. - Analyze recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders. - Ensure that all talent and resourcing initiatives are aligned to the strategy, policy and procedure are adhered to. - Evaluate resumes, interview and present qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy. - Create talent pools to meet required recruitment needs. - Review employment applications and background check reports to facilitate hiring process. - Work within agreed recruitment time frames with stakeholder support. - Participate and provide input into talent and resourcing strategies, policies and procedure development. - Liaise and consult with line management with regards to resourcing needs and ideal candidate profiles. - Constant liaison with stakeholders in order to gain a comprehensive view of their core business, recruitment strategies and employee value proposition and employee culture fit. - Conduct end to end recruitment for available roles. - Conduct Headhunts for specialized roles within niche industries. - Drafting of job adverts according to legislation and policies. - Response handling and shortlisting of candidates based on scoring and experience. - Facilitate vetting process, employment offers for successful candidates. Show less
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Head Start Appointments
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Durban
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Talent Acquisition Manager/ Talent Souring Lead
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2021
- Determining staffing needs, developing recruitment strategies, and leading employment branding initiatives. - Developing talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans. - Understanding the business requirements of the company in terms of recruitment and selection. - Align recruitment practices to company succession and development plans. - Reviewed employment applications and background check reports to facilitate hiring process. - Identify talented individuals and support their career growth within the organization. - Implement sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, and employer branding to attract the best candidates for the company. - Plan and conduct recruitment and selection processes (interviews, screening calls etc.) - Assist in employee retention and development. - Supervise recruiting personnel. - Use metrics to create reports and identify areas of improvement. - Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses. - Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements. - Coordinate and Set up Psychometric Assessments for shortlisted candidates and personality profiles to best suit the company's needs and skills. - Conducting induction on newly appointed candidates. - Prepare weekly and monthly reports on progress and status of positions. Show less
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Placement Personnel Services
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United States
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Restaurants
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Branch Payroll Consultant
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Nov 2015 - May 2016
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions. - Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques. - Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes. - Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales. - Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements. - Consulted customers to boost product sales and services. - Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy. - Implemented service improvements to enhance sales cycle. - Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches. - Completing ad costs on a weekly and monthly basis. - Running a telephone report. - Completing a payroll report weekly and monthly. - Typing of CVs and conducting qualification, criminal and credit checks. - Payroll Receiving and calculating of all hours on timesheet. - Capture hours on timesheets for 200 + Candidates. - Making sure that pre printed bulk timesheets are updated with correct details. - Handling of all payroll related queries. - Handling and UIF queries. Show less
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Best Transformation Solutions
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Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Branch Administrator
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Jul 2012 - Dec 2014
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records. - Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly. - Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines. - Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance. - Resolved customer problems and complaints. - Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression. - Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information. - Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company. - Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices. - Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail. - Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to resolve customer issues and schedule appointments. - Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents. - Provided callers with address, directions, company website and related information. - Checked-in visitors, distributed visitor badges and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives. - Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for senior management team. - Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel. - Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels. - Troubleshot copy machines and printers and scheduled service as needed. - Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security. - Coordinated catering and set up conference rooms for corporate and client meetings. Show less
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Express Employment Professionals
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Recruitment Specialist
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Sep 2011 - Jul 2012
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives. - Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process. - Developed lists of qualified candidates for corporate hiring managers. - Verified applicant references and employment details. - Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews. - Coordinated incoming job requisitions and applications. - Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems. - Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables. - Tracked key dates and deadlines and maintained specific personnel lists. - Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration. - Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency. - Servicing clients in all aspects of recruitment needs and employment equity targets. - Align recruitment practices to company succession and development plans. - Ensuring advertising of vacancies as per policy. - Attracting a talent pool based on headhunting and staff referrals. - Coordinate and Set up Psychometric Assessments for shortlisted candidates and personality profiles to best suit the company's needs and skills. Show less
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Best Transformation Solutions
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Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
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Executive Recruiting Specialist
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Jan 2011 - Aug 2011
- Coordinated incoming job requisitions and applications. - Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures. - Explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and regulations to each employee. - Oversaw full cycle recruiting for vacancies each quarter. - Make canvass calls Meet sales profit targets in line with dashboard. - Identify and follow up on business leads. - Negotiate rates and fees in line with company policy and comply with approvals and discounts allowed and issue terms of business. - Service clients and identify their needs and provide feedback on success of filling the jobs. - Qualify job specifications and salary information and record. - Pre-screen candidates before interviews. - Document verification. - Update and maintain client and candidate information database. - Ensure records are kept in line with legislative requirements. Show less
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Lungisa Projects Consultancy
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Administrator / Personal Assistant
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Jun 2010 - Dec 2010
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation. - Used discretion when handling confidential information. - Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes. - Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events. - Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation. - Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff. - Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items. - Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports. - Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies. - Provided multifaceted services to professionals by managing mail, scheduling appointments and other administrative tasks. - Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze and improve workflows. - Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments. - Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity. - Maintained and organized all shared drives, documents and spreadsheets in Google Workspace. - Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries. - Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services. Show less
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Project Administrator / Personal Assistant to Project Leader
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Nov 2009 - May 2010
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex financial issues for senior leadership. - Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets. - Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.- Wrote numerous project proposals in conjunction with company and departmental goals according to strict timelines. - Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets. - Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders. - Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes. - Participated in project budget and cost control measures, tracking progress and making necessary financial adjustments to meet company goals. - Conducted walk-throughs with clients prior to project close, completing documents and answering all questions. Show less
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Absa Bank
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Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Customer Service Clerk / SWB Operator / Receptionist
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Aug 2007 - Sep 2009
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction. - Educated customers on best-fit selections by listening to personal desires and purchase limitations. - Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales. - Responded to customer needs through competent. - Education customer service and prompt problem-solving. - Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service. - Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency. - Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns. - Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services. - Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges. - Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty. Show less
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Education
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2019 - 2019
SEESA Skills Training
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2019 - 2019
SEESA Skills Training
Certificate -
2018 - 2018
SEESA Skills Training
Certificate -
2018 - 2018
SEESA Skills Training
Certificate -
2017 - 2017
MIE Background Screening
Certificate, Computer Software and Media Applications -
2013 - 2013
MIE Background Screening
Certificate, Computer Software and Media Applications -
2012 - 2012
Express Employment Professionals
Certificate, Information Technology -
1999 - 2004
Clairwood High School
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