Recruitment Advisor

RECRUITMENT ADVISOR

(Payclass 10; 6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Staff Recruitment Office

Human Resources Department

We invite applications for a temporary Recruitment Advisor position for an appointment as soon as possible. The successful candidate will join a highly efficient and professional team within the Staff Recruitment Office. The minimum duration of this temporary contract will be 6 months.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a professional, comprehensive, proactive, and effective advisory service. This includes utilising appropriate recruitment and selection methodologies, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, and attracting the highest calibre candidates to the University, in line with UCT’s Employment Equity policy. The role also includes responsibility for managing the recruitment administrative function, including staff supervision.

Requirements for the position:

• A relevant HR degree or national diploma (NQF 6)


• At least five (5) years’ relevant working experience in a recruitment environment, preferably at a similar level


• Three (3) years’ recent and relevant work experience in servicing the recruitment processes for positions from start to finish, ensuring the integrity of the processes are protected


• Experience in competency-based recruitment and selection methodologies


• Demonstrated high-quality report writing skills


• Sound understanding of broader HR functions and relevant legislative frameworks, with the ability to apply this knowledge in recruitment and selection processes


• Proven ability and experience in problem-solving and decision-making


• Access to own reliable transport


• Demonstrated honesty and integrity, particularly in handling financial matters

The following would be advantageous:

• A valid driver’s licence and own car


• Experience within a tertiary institution environment


• Experience in staff management


• Experience in coaching and advising line managers


• Registrable with the SABPP or registered with the HPCSA

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical reasoning


• Meticulous attention to detail


• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and candidates


• Team-oriented approach


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to effectively identify, manage, and create awareness of risk


• Strong time management, planning, coordination, and organisational skills


• Management capability


• Self-leadership


• Proven computer literacy (intermediate to advanced level)

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic recruitment advice to Executive Staff, Deans, and Line Managers


• Serve on selection committees and provide expert guidance on recruitment policies and recruitment methodologies, Employment Equity, Labour legislation, and other applicable legislative frameworks


• Prepare high-quality, detailed recruitment and selection reports


• Advise candidates and coordinate all recruitment-related arrangements


• Manage and develop the Recruitment Administrator

For more detailed information, please view the full position description here: (view)

The annual remuneration package is between R409 214 and R661 967.

To apply, please click the 'apply' button to create a profile and submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Motivational letter that speaks to the requirements of the position


• Curriculum Vitae (CV)


• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number


• Highest qualification


• ID/Passport

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments.  References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at [email protected] or 021 650 4505.

Closing date:              28 July 2026

Website:                     http://hr.uct.ac.za

Reference number:    ID1463

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/oic/employment-equity

When you apply for a position at UCT, we collect your personal information to assess your application, communicate with you, and coordinate interview logistics. Information such as race, gender, nationality, and disability status is used to support our Employment Equity obligations. We also verify your references, qualifications, conduct criminal and, for certain roles, credit checks. For more information about how the University of Cape Town uses personal information and your rights, please email [email protected].

The University reserves the right to extend the closing date for applications if deemed necessary and reserves the right to make no appointment.