Dilshad Ballim

Talent Specialist

Profile

Experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist and Advisor with a demonstrated history of working in various industries:

Information Technology (Information Systems, Technical Operations, Software Developers and Engineers, Network Specialists, Network Architects, Network Administrators, Telecommunications Specialists, Desktop Support, Helpdesk, Database Administrators, Information Security Specialists, Web Developers, )

Mining (Geologists, Electricians, Boilermakers, Health and Safety, Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Millwrights, Metallurgical Engineers.)

Security (Area Managers, Site Managers, Security Officers, Armed Response, Tactical Combat, Drivers)

Education (Lecturers, Academic Support Staff)

Call Centers (Customer Service Consultants, Sales Consultants, Inbound and Outbound Call Center Agents, Call Center Team Leaders)

Education

Loreto Convent, Pretoria, Grade 12, 1990

UNISA, B. Com Industrial Psychology, 2006 – 2007 (Incomplete)

University of Pretoria, Emerging Management Development Program, 2006

IPSC Certified, APSO, 2008

MIE Biometrics Certification, MIE, 2016

Lexis Nexis Biometrics Certification, Lexis Nexis, 2017

Strengths

Attention to detail

Understanding of sourcing and recruiting techniques

Outstanding communication ability

Empathetic inter-personal skills

Sound judgement

Confident and pleasant personality

Strong work ethic

Create and implement recruiting strategies

Experience using applicant tracking recruitment software

Excellent prioritization and time management ability

Experience

August 2019–December 2019 (FTC)

Talent Acquisition Specialist• Pearson South Africa

February 2017 –April 2019

Recruitment Consultant• TSU Group of Companies

August 2016–January 2017

Recruitment Consultant • Esizayo Consulting

August 2014 – July 2016

Recruitment Consultant • Paracon

14 Aloe Street

Lentegeur

Cape Town

7785

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adhepd@r.postjobfree.com

Talent Acquisition Specialist (August 2019 – December 2019)

Pearson South Africa (Cape Town)

Recruit, process and place resources based on Pearson Education’s placement needs

Screening of new CV’s, ensuring that prospective candidates meet the hiring requirements for the various positions

Interviewing and screening of candidates

Submit CV’s to Hiring Managers for relevant opportunities

Ensure all relevant information is obtained from prospective candidates in order to put forward an offer

Provide feedback regarding applications and regret as needed

Establish and maintain relationships with Hiring Managers

Guide Hiring Managers with regards to processes and policies

Maintain data and report on hiring activity

Requesting criminal checks on prospective candidates

Responding to telephonic and online applications and enquiries

Skills

LinkedIn, G-Suite, Microsoft Office, Taleo, Fusion

Internal Recruitment Consultant (February 2017 – April 2019)

TSU Support Services (Cape Town)

Manage the entire Recruitment Department for the entire Group of Companies

Collaborate with Area and Department Managers regarding Security needs and compiling sourcing strategies.

Collaborate with Senior Members compiling Recruitment Strategies and Streamlining Company processes

Maintain Recruitment Database

Recruit, process and place resources based on TSU Group of Companies’ placement needs

Compile recruitment adverts in accordance with the job profile and determine minimum requirements

Screening of new CV’s, ensuring that prospective candidates meet the hiring requirements for the various positions

Interviewing

Administering and marking aptitude tests

Submit CV’s to Area Managers and collaborate with interviews.

Ensure all relevant information is obtained from prospective candidates in order to put forward an offer – ensuring that CV packs contain all the relevant information

Requesting criminal checks on prospective candidates

Online PSIRA check of valid certificates

Requesting credit checks when needed for certain positions

Request and approval of Client invoices

Approval of Supplier payments – Careers24, Lexus Nexus and Compuscan

Collaborate with Training department to book Fitness and Shooting evaluations of new candidates as well as the Induction of new members

Preparation and issuing of Contracts to new employees

In constant communication with all Area Managers with regards to Recruitment needs, Terminations and providing counselling and support throughout the Recruitment Process

Maintain and submit monthly Recruitment Reports

Proof reading of Polygraph reports

Responding to telephonic and online applications and inquiries

Skills

LinkedIn, Internet, E-Mail, MS-Office, Skype, Careers24, Gumtree, Facebook

IT Resourcing Specialist (August 2016 – January 2017)

Esizayo Consulting (Cape Town)

Account Management

Recruit and place resources based on Company placement needs

Register Esizayo Consulting as a service provider with various large-scale companies

Grow Esizayo Network - Build new database of skilled resources

Internet searching, name gathering and networking

Proofread and prepare CV’s sent to clients

Submit CV’s to Account Managers for relevant opportunities

Set up interviews between candidates and clients

Brief and debrief Candidates

Regret unsuccessful candidates

Skills

LinkedIn Recruiter, Internet, E-Mail, MS-Office, MS-Sharepoint, Skype

IT Recruitment Consultant (August 2014 – July 2016)

Paracon (Cape Town)

Work on IT and Telecoms job specs

Advertise opportunities on 10 portals and Paracon website

Internet searching, name gathering and networking – building current database

Database search

Conduct telephonic and face-to-face candidate interviews Information Technology and Telecommunications opportunities

Proof read and prepare CV’s sent to clients

Conduct candidate reference checks, request credit, criminal, ID verification and education checks on MIE / Smartscreen

Submit CV’s to clients for relevant opportunities

Set up interviews between candidates and clients

Brief and debrief Candidates

Provide after service care (guarantee period)

Regret unsuccessful candidates

Other duties as requested by 2 Account Managers

Skills

PeopleFluent, SmartScreen -MIE, LinkedIn, Pnet, Career Junctions, Careers 24, E-Mail, MS-Office, HRS, RES, Envisionme, Skype

Reason for leaving: Headhunted by Esizayo Consulting.

Recruitment Consultant (April 2013 – July 2014)

Channel Empowered Recruitment (Cape Town)

Conduct cold calls and work off database to attain job specs from existing clients and attaining new clients

Work on job specs on a National and International basis

Advertise job specs on 10 portals and Channel website

Internet searching and name gathering

Database search and data capture on Maximizer

Database search and data capture on Placement Partner

Conduct telephonic and face-to-face candidate interviews for Mining, IT, Oil and Gas opportunities

Proof read and prepare CV’s sent to clients

Conduct candidate reference checks, request credit, criminal, ID verification and education checks on MIE / Smartscreen

Submit CV’s to clients for relevant opportunities

Follow up with clients with regards to feedback on CV’s submitted as well as potential interviews

Set up interviews between candidates and clients

Brief and debrief Candidates and Clients

Negotiate offer stage of recruitment process

Follow through with client and candidate until offer is accepted by the candidate and start date has been confirmed

Sent through placement information to Accounts for billing

Provide after service care (guarantee period)

Regret unsuccessful candidates

Maintain Channel website and databases

Completion of Consultants reports on a weekly and monthly basis

Back up of Maximizer Database and Channel server on a weekly basis

Events coordinator for team building, year-end function, birthdays and errands

Liaison with Telkom/Umanix regarding internet problems

Process payments for office cleaner on a monthly basis

Weekly groceries and cleaning materials

Stationary orders

Switchboard relief when required

Induction and training of new staff

Update of company and employee handbooks

Implementing rules and regulations for office relations when required

Skills

Placement Partner, Maximizer, SmartScreen - MIE, Internet, E-Mail, MS-Office, LinkedIn, Pnet, Career Junction, Skype

Reason for leaving: Head hunted by Paracon

Recruitment Consultant (September 2012 – March 2013)

Quest Staffing Solutions (Cape Town)

Internet searching and name gathering

Database searching and data capturing on CURA

Cold calling

Bulk recruitment (Call Centers and Banks)

Conducting telephonic interviews

Booking candidates for interviews and assessments

Interview candidates face to face

Conduct reference checks

Request credit, criminal, ID verification and education checks on MIE / Smartscreen

Work on job specs on a National basis

General administration

Skills

Cura, SmartScreen - MIE, Internet, E-Mail, MS-Office, Pnet, LinkedIn

Reason for leaving: Seeking permanent employment (assignments could end at any time)

Independent Recruitment Consultant (July 2009- August 2012)

Clients:

Plush Recruitment (Durbanville, Cape Town)

Quantum Leap Consulting (Century City, Cape Town)

i-TN Recruitment (Rondebosch, Cape Town)

Channel Empowered Recruitment (Cape Town)

College SA (Pretoria)

Recruitment Consultant (November 2007 – June 2009)

IC Blue Technologies / Paracon

Senior Secretary (June 2004 – October 2007)

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa (Pretoria)

July 2006 - October 2007 - Senior Secretary to Chief Director of Protocol and Ceremonial Services

June 2004 - June 2006 - Senior Secretary: Chief Director of Corporate Services

March 2005 - December 2006 - Internal Facilitator

March 2005 - December 2005 - Change Agent and Team Leader

Recruitment Administrator (March 2000 – March 2004)

Gijima (Samrand)

September 2000 - March 2004 - Recruitment Administrator

March 2000 - August 2000 - Receptionist

Temp (July 1998 – February 2000)

Quest Personnel (Cape Town and Pretoria)

Standard Bank

Truworths

Telkom

Bank Clerk (April 1991 – March 1998)

Standard Bank Pretoria)

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