Recruitment & Training Coordinator

Vacancy details

General information

Reference

2026-391  

Position description

Job title

Recruitment & Training Coordinator

Contract type

Permanent

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibility



Recruitment
Coordinate the full recruitment cycle from requisition to appointment.
Draft and advertise vacancies.
Screen applications and shortlist candidates.
Schedule interviews and assessments.
Conduct reference and qualification checks.
Prepare employment offers and onboarding documentation.
Coordinate onboarding and induction.
Build and maintain a talent pool.
Maintain recruitment records and metrics.
Training & Development
Coordinate all internal and external training.
Maintain the company training matrix.
Monitor employee competencies, certifications and licence expiry dates.
Identify training needs with departmental managers.
Schedule mandatory and refresher training.
Liaise with training providers.
Maintain training records and employee training files.
Evaluate training effectiveness.
Assist with skills development initiatives, apprenticeships and internships.


Compliance
Ensure training complies with Namibian legislation, client requirements and company standards.
Maintain records for audits and inspections.
Ensure statutory and mandatory training remains current.


Administration
Prepare monthly recruitment and training reports.
Track recruitment KPIs.
Track training completion rates.
Manage the training budget (if delegated).
Update HR systems with recruitment and training information.


 


Other


Assist with time and attendance processing and other Human Resource functions.

Profile

Purpose of the Role
To coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process and ensure that all employees receive the required training to remain competent, compliant, and suitably skilled to meet business and client requirements.


 


Qualifications
Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or a related field.
3–5 years’ experience in recruitment and/or training coordination.
Experience in engineering and manufacturing would be advantageous.
Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).


Competencies
Excellent organisational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Planning and coordination
Confidentiality and professionalism
Customer service orientation
Initiative and problem-solving ability


KPIs
Duration-to-fill vacancies
Vacancy fill rate
New employee retention during probation
Training completion rate
Mandatory training compliance (target: 100%)
Accuracy of the training matrix
Competency records kept up to date
Audit findings relating to recruitment and training
Employee onboarding completed within agreed timeframes

Position location

Country

Namibia

Location

Walvis Bay

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor

Qualification

University

Minimum level of experience required

2-5 years