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Talent Acquisition Advisor (6 Month Contract)

CompanyMondelēz International
LocationJohannesburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end recruitment process by partnering with people managers to identify and land top talent. Drive sourcing strategies for active and passive candidates while ensuring a high-quality candidate experience and operational efficiency.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
48741
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 80,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 80,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture
About the Role

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.

This role delivers recruitment activities for the supported population, engaging with People Managers to understand their requirements and driving the end-to-end recruitment process. The TA Advisor partners with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator to provide an excellent candidate and People Manager experience. Specialized expertise in local market knowledge, most effective sourcing channels, industry networks, and competitive landscapes to drive efficiency in recruitment process; As part of a BU Squad liaises with BU TA Lead and BU People Experience Lead to ensure recruitment service delivery is in line with overall Employee Lifecycle practices within the BU.
 

How you will contribute

You will:

  • Provide specialist technical expertise to lead both proactive and reactive Recruitment activities in accordance with MDLZ policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines
  • Drive the end-to-end recruitment process, partnering with the People Manager and People Lead providing market insights and accountable for candidate experience, including tracking, assessment, feedback and offer (for externals) and assists with internal offers as needed
  • Work with People Managers to establish business requirements and to determine applicant requirements, leads and coaches managers throughout process to drive identification, selection and landing of best talent
  • Work with TA Coordinator to deliver the end-to-end recruitment process for candidates
  • Source the best candidates for vacancies using range of mediums and channels- owning the creation and execution of a sourcing strategy to generate both active and passive talent for current and future vacancies
  • Act as a candidate relationship manager during hiring processes for immediate needs while proactively building talent pools for future hiring needs and provide high-touch support for key Recruitment moments that matter to candidates and hiring
  • Collaborate with BU Talent Acquisition Lead an/or TA Lead to understand and implement processes, drive continuous improvement and provide quality service. Drives operational efficiency with a focus on continuous improvement, candidate and hiring manager experience and meeting SLAs. Support BU TA Lead and/or TA Lead with candidate and hiring manager satisfaction monitoring and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
     

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

  • Experience in talent acquisition processes and channels with dedicated and specialised expertise in sourcing , assessment, matching, selling and closing capabilities
  • Expertise in local market knowledge, the most effective sourcing channels, industry networks, and competitive landscapes to drive efficiency in recruitment process
  • Strong stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Drive for results & customer service orientation
  • Strong project and vendor management skills, ability to lead complex projects and pro-actively manage work and drive continuous improvement

Provides TA Operational Delivery

  • Provides specialist technical expertise to lead both proactive and reactive Recruitment activities in accordance with MDLZ policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines
  • Drives the end-to-end recruitment process, partnering with the People Manager providing market insights and accountable for candidate experience, including tracking, assessment , feedback and offer (for externals)
  • Works with People Managers to establish business requirements and to determine applicant requirements leads and coaches managers throughout process to drive identification, selection and landing of best talent
  • Works with Recruitment Coordinator to deliver the end-to-end recruitment process for candidates
  • Sources the best candidates for vacancies using range of mediums and channels- owning the creation and execution of a sourcing strategy to generate both active and passive talent for current and future vacancies
  • Acts as a candidate relationship manager during hiring processes for immediate needs while proactively building  talent pools for future hiring needs
  • Holds dedicated and specialised expertise in assessment, matching, selling and closing capabilities 
  • Responsible for holding specialized expertise in local market knowledge, the most effective sourcing channels, industry networks, and competitive landscapes to drive efficiency in recruitment process
  • Holds dedicated and specialised expertise with strong sourcing (both passive and active), assessment and matching capabilities
  • Specialized expertise in local market knowledge, most effective sourcing channels, industry networks, and competitive landscapes to drive efficiency in recruitment process
  • Conducts screening interview, maintaining candidate feedback/ interview records
  • Leads external candidate calibration, selection and offer proposal processes; leverages closing skills to bring offers to acceptance
  • Provides high-touch support for key Recruitment moments that matter to candidates and hiring managers
  • As part of a BU Squad liaises with BU TA Lead and BU People Experience Lead to ensure recruitment service delivery is in line with overall Employee Lifecycle practices within the BU

Employee/Candidate Experience and Continuous Improvement

  • Collaborates with BU Talent Acquisition Lead to understand and implement processes, drive continuous improvement​ and provide quality service
  • Drives operational efficiency with a focus on continuous improvement, candidate and hiring manager experience and meeting SLAs​
  • Drives an excellent candidate experience and manages candidate communities, maximising the power of Workday to do so
  • Supports BU TA Lead with candidate and hiring manager satisfaction monitoring and implementing continuous improvement initiatives

What you need to know about this position:

  • The TA function has a unique opportunity to influence and shape our business by bringing in the best-quality, diverse, right-fit talent who will help us lead the future of snacking.

  • The successful incumbent will need to play a critical, strategic role in helping our business stay ahead of the curve, enabling us to be seen as an employer of choice for the best talent in a rapidly evolving talent landscape.

Education / Certifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or similar

Job specific requirements:

  • Display a strong understanding of business priorities (both current and future)

  • Be data-driven and insights-led

  • Translate business priorities into focused actions for the BU TA Team

  • Build strong trust and credibility with key stakeholders

  • Influence and lead change, exemplify an agile and growth mindset

  • Focus on delivering as committed, and driving continuous improvement

  • Bring the best out of and collaborate with diverse stakeholders as part of the BU PLT, Global TA LT and the BU Squad

  • Develop our TA Advisors and TA Coordinators to lead at every level

Work schedule:.

No Relocation support available


Business Unit Summary


Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.  The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne.  The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.  

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Talent Management

Human Resources
Key Skills
Talent AcquisitionSourcing StrategyStakeholder ManagementCandidate ExperienceInterviewingMarket IntelligenceVendor ManagementWorkdayAssessmentClosing CapabilitiesProject ManagementCommunication Skills
Categories
Human ResourcesManagement & LeadershipFood & Beverage