Young Talent Specialist: CIB

Advert closing date: 6 November 2024

Role Purpose

To source and support Nedbank Bursary and Graduate programmes in line with Group Talent Acquisition and overall Integrated Talent Management philosophies and to assist in the realisation of Nedbank's transformation objectives. Build a sustainable pipeline of leadership and specialist talent for the organisation by leading the design and implementation of young talent planning, identification, attraction, acquisition, and purposeful, structured learning and career development ahead of demand.

Job responsibilities

Talent planning, identification, attraction and development: 

• Work closely with business and other stakeholders to develop an understanding of young talent requirements across the cluster 
• Define and clearly articulate a compelling value proposition and workforce experience for the young talent segment and various sub segments e.g. internships, learnerships, youth development, graduate programmes, entry level experience professionals. 
• Partner across the HR value chain to develop a cluster young talent strategy and fit for purpose young talent solutions to meet business requirements (talent identification, attraction, acquisition, learning and career development)
• Translate strategy and business requirements into operational plans (short, medium, and long term) with clear delivery milestones for the attraction, acquisition and development of young talent
• Ensure timing of intakes and development of cohorts aligns with the respective business calendars and integrates with the needs of business 
• Create and document effective, sustainable processes and practices for young talent recruitment and development 
• Integrate and manage all young talent programmes, e.g., YES, internships, learnerships and graduate programmes 
• Identify and develop alternative sources of young talent outside of formal education structures, to provide talent pipelines into scarce and critical talent pools such as technology and other specialist capabilities 
• Liaise with Group HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Attraction, Learning and CIB Marketing to oversee recruitment, onboarding and development of graduates.
• Manage CIB graduates on a day-to-day basis (including, performance management and overseeing development activities)
   

Stakeholder Management 

• Develop relationships and maintain relationships with university student office, faculties and relevant industry bodies creating awareness of Nedbank CIB’s young talent offering and career opportunities at Nedbank CIB 
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant external stakeholders e.g. SAGEA, Golden Key ext. 
• Develop relationship with HR partners and business as a trusted young talent SME
• Develop relationship with Nedbank Group stakeholders and represent CIB at relevant Group forums 

Finance, Risk and Governance

• Provide input into and negotiate young talent recruitment hiring and ongoing talent development budgets
• Manage young talent operational budget and associated reporting 
• Show business and commercial impact of the young talent solutions and continuously improve this over time
• Ensure alignment of all young talent practices and processes to Nedbank Group and Regulatory requirements
• Apply the organisations risk and governance frameworks 
   

Essential Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields e.g. Business, Human Resource Management, etc. or equivalent qualification.  
• Relevant Post graduate qualification preferred 

Minimum work experience

• At least 5 years’ experience delivering young talent development and recruitment processes from beginning to end (including graduate programs) 
• Proven track record in development young talent pipelines 
• 5 years previous talent management expertise (preferably for a young talent cohort) 
• Project management experience with exposure to agile delivery management preferred 
   

Behavioural Competencies

Employment Equity Statement

Preference to be given to under-represented groups