Graduate Recruitment Officer

Company: KPMG South Africa

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Posted: 6

Vacancies: 1

About the Role

The Graduate Recruitment Officer is responsible for coordinating and managing KPMG’s graduate programmes. The role ensures the delivery of world‑class graduate services and the recruitment of a diverse pool of talent that meets the evolving needs of the business.

You will report to the Graduate Recruitment Supervisor and handle day‑to‑day operations, administration, and regional recruitment coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and attend graduate recruitment initiatives to attract students to the KPMG graduate programme.
• Prepare and deliver presentations at relevant graduate events.
• Review applications received via HR systems, email, or CV drop‑offs to verify minimum criteria.
• Screen candidates for Audit and Advisory programmes and invite suitable applicants for assessments and interviews, meeting set targets.
• Invite successful candidates to assessment days and interview sessions.
• Communicate with both successful and unsuccessful candidates via phone or email.
• Prepare all relevant documentation, including the Training Contract, for senior staff review before signing.
• Support ad‑hoc graduate programmes such as vacation work programmes.
• Manage marketing elements for recruitment purposes.
• Assist in preparing reports on graduate recruitment targets for senior staff.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and public speaking ability.
• Effective prioritisation and time‑management skills.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Teams).
• Professional work ethic and high integrity.

Minimum Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in HR, recruitment, or a client‑service role delivering professional recruitment services.
• Experience in graduate recruitment.
• Preferred: experience in an internal or in‑house recruitment environment.
• HR or a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Own transport is essential.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

How to Apply

To apply for this job, please visit KPMG Careers Portal.