Talent Acquisition Coordinator/ Bursary Fund Administrator

Requisition ID: 98608 

Job Category: Human Resources 

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

As part of our Shared Services group, comprised of Finance, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Commercial, Legal and Facilities, we support the business achieve their goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure delivery of services through the skills of our people, methodologies, and systems.
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Role Purpose / Summary

This dual-role position is responsible for coordinating end-to-end recruitment operations and managing the full student bursary lifecycle. The Talent Acquisition component focuses on delivering a smooth candidate and hiring manager experience while maintaining data integrity and reporting accuracy. The Bursary Fund Management component oversees budgeting, governance, and administration of bursary and learnership programmes to support talent pipelines and Skills Development objectives.

This role suits a detail-oriented, service-minded professional with strong coordination, stakeholder management, and compliance skills.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Coordination (≈50%)

Requisition & Pipeline Management: Open and manage requisitions in the ATS; post roles to job boards and social channels; maintain talent pools and pipelines.

Scheduling & Logistics: Coordinate interviews across time zones, manage assessments, organize panel interviews, and candidate travel (if applicable).

Candidate Experience: Serve as the primary point of contact; ensure timely communication and status updates; support offer logistics and pre-boarding.

ATS & Data Integrity: Maintain accurate candidate records, notes, and stages; ensure compliance with POPIA and internal retention policies.

Assessments & Checks: Coordinate psychometric testing, technical assessments, background checks, and references with approved vendors.

Reporting & Metrics: Produce weekly dashboards (time-to-fill, pipeline health, source-of-hire, candidate NPS, DEI progress).

Employer Branding Support: Assist with careers page updates, talent marketing content, recruitment events and campus engagements.

Vendor & Panel Coordination: Liaise with agencies, job boards, and interview panels; track spend vs. budget.

Bursary Fund Management (≈50%)

Budgeting & Reconciliation: Manage bursary budgets, forecasts, and disbursements (tuition, accommodation, textbooks, stipends). Track spend and variances monthly.

Application & Selection: Run application cycles, shortlist candidates, schedule interviews, coordinate academic verification, and maintain fair, auditable processes.

Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with universities and internal line managers; align bursary fields of study to workforce planning.

Compliance & Audit Readiness: Maintain accurate records for internal/external audits; ensure documentation meets B‑BBEE verification and SETA reporting requirements.

Learner Support & Development: Onboard bursars; track academic performance; coordinate mentorships, vacation work, work-integrated learning (WIL), and absorption pathways.

Contracts & Administration: Prepare bursary agreements, manage renewals/terminations, and ensure adherence to milestones and service commitments.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.