Graduate Recruitment Consultant

About

Description

BDO is looking for a dynamic and detail-driven Graduate Recruitment Consult to deliver high-impact campus engagement and early careers initiatives nationally. This role plays a key part in attracting top graduate talent, strengthening our employer brand, and creating meaningful connections with university students across South Africa. You’ll own the end-to-end coordination of graduate recruitment initiatives, from campus events and digital engagement to data tracking, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration, working closely with universities, Marketing, and internal leaders.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Application instructions:

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