Cornell Randall

CV of Cornell Randall Personal Details: Full Name: Cornell Randall Location: Two locations both based in Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng as well as Gordons Bay, Western Cape Mobile number: -/- Email:-Linked In profile: www.linkedin.com/in/cornellrandall- (LinkedIn) Languages: • Afrikaans and English (High proficiency, read, business writing and verbal communication) • Dutch (Read and basic verbal) Marital status: Single, no dependents Flexibility to Relocate: Yes, nationally and internationally (including African countries) Availability: 1 October 2020 Core Skills: • International Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Management African Markets (360 degree) • Corporate Talent Acquisition Management • Employer Branding • Management and Development of Recruitment Operations and Recruitment Marketing plans to bring EVP to life for recruitment audiences • ATS and CRM systems and process implementations • Social Media Platforms • AI Application in rare skills searches Qualifications: Matric: Bloemhof Girls High – Stellenbosch, Western Cape – 1988 BA Honors in Social Sciences (Social Work and Sociology Majors) – University of Stellenbosch, Western Cape – 1992 Special non-degree course: Industrial Psychology 1,2 and 3 – University of Stellenbosch – 1993 Future studies planned: Criminology and Behavioral Forensics Executive Summary • Professional Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Manager with both corporate and agency recruitment – major part of career has focused on Global ICT, Fintech, Cyber Security • Multinational and Africa specific recruitment project management experience • Leading recruitment teams ranging from 1 – 6 juniors to experienced recruiters in all recruitment activities • Transferable skills in program design and implementation and Employer Branding and Talent Acquisition Management • Highly skilled in complex Stakeholder Management and negotiations 1 Career Chronology: MTN Group Head Office (South Africa) Recruitment Partner: Group Information Systems Security, Cyber Defence • • • Engage at Senior Management, General Management and Group Executive Management level Compile and execute on recruitment strategy for rare skills sourcing in the Cyber Security space Engage closely with HR OD, Learning and Development, Employer Branding, Global Graduate Development and Employee Service Centre to execute on effective and competitive recruitment standards Accomplishments: • • • • Successfully filled and positioned strong candidates for 80% of current or pending placements in core positions that will drive the future of Information Security of MTN locally and across the African market – this was despite the Corona pandemic and the impact this had on morale, employee behavior and a recruitment moratorium. Saved MTN in access of R1,9 Million in recruitment fees over a period of 8 months Improved the image of HR with internal senior management through relationship management, delivery and consistency in performace. Played a pivitol role in the creation of a SOP (Standard Operating Proceudure) for the attraction of passive talent in the rare skills market (Head Hunting protocols) at a Group HR Level. Independent consultant: Africa Talent Acquisition Advisor, Financial Services, IT and Medical Sectors - SA and African market February 2018 – December 2019: Johannesburg Area, South Africa • • • Advised and participated in talent acquisition for niche recruitment agencies predominantly focusing on development of African market opportunities. Drove Talent Acquisition Strategies Remote Recruitment project Management across Sub Sahara countries and UK Industry focus: Specialist IT software development, Medical and Finance AMSCO (Project of the United Nations Development Project/UNDP) Executive Recruiter (Across Sub Sahara Africa), progressed to Country Recruitment Manager (Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Botswana) August 2013 - February 2018 • • Formed part of the corporate recruitment team that offered talent management solutions to client companies across the Sub Saharan African Region. As Country Recruitment Manager; performed hands on resourcing, strategy, operations and people management function Accomplishments: • • • Was assigned to complex head-hunting projects across the African continent with 80% success rate In Zambia, set up a recruitment function from ground level, developing a new income stream out of traditional UNDP funded entities and continuously achieved the annual target Types of positions worked – Agriculture, Medical professionals, Energy and Microfinance Sector Independent Contractor Strategic Recruitment (In house and vendor services, Information Technology, Telecommunications and Finance) February 2010 - July 2013 (3 years 6 months) Johannesburg Area, South Africa Duties: 2 • • • Fulfilled several contract positions of 6+ months per contract for a variety of recruitment functions covering the full 360-degree process Performed and advisory role to 2 recruitment agencies in recruitment process re-engineering, ATS systems implementation, training and development of junior recruiters, sales strategy and techniques Managed an in-house recruitment function for Cisco (via Strategic Selection International, UK), for all resourcing requirements from the SA base, for Middle East Africa region Quabeka Consulting Pty Ltd Recruitment Manager/Managing Consultant January 2006 - September 2009 (3 years 9 months) • • Key responsibility of managing a recruitment team, developing new business and managing key accounts. Managed all operations including hiring and coaching of new staff Accomplishments: • • • As a managing consultant, worked closely with the Managing Director to expand the business from a one person to a 6-person team. Made history in closing the largest deal in the existence of the company, at the time. Successfully coached new recruiters on new business development techniques, closing deals and advanced senior level sourcing and interviewing. Average success rate: 3 specs: 1 placement Stanbic Africa Recruitment Manager & Special Projects for 15 African countries: May 2004 - October 2005 (1 year 6 months) • Managed full 360-degree recruitment function internally and managed agency agreements Accomplishments: • • Received one of the highest performance bonuses in the team within 10 months of employment As Recruitment Manager, single handedly managed between 10 - 30 vacant positions at any given time during which only 2 positions could not be filled Staffline/Ndzani Executive Search Recruitment Trainee, progressed to Senior Account Manager November 1997 - April 2004 (6 years 6 months) • Developed and managed core recruitment projects – full 360 degree and team management Accomplishments: • Top performer on consistent basis receiving accolades form goth clients and within the organization Career Interests • • • • Talent Acquisition Management in globally positioned entity Training and Coaching of Recruitment Teams Africa Recruitment portfolio Management Recruitment Strategy and project implementation References Available on request Salary Expectations: Required: Negotiable (dependent on benefit structure ) 3