Graduate Recruitment Consultant
Reference Number: SASZHRJHB10FEB26RD
Location: Illovo, Johannesburg
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.
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.
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building ability.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution oriented.
BDO Core Competencies
- Relationships and Collaboration.
- Exceptional Client Service.
- Business Growth.
- Engaging people.
- Leadership.
- Quality, Risk management and Operational performance.
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