Overview
Business Advisor/RPO Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Black Pen Recruitment
Position: Business Advisor (Recruitment RPO)
Location:Cape Town
Engagement Type: Contract / Consultancy
Industry: Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Business Advisor with proven expertise in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to support our organisation in conceptualising, structuring, and launching an RPO service offering. This is a pivotal consulting engagement, ideal for a results-oriented individual who brings deep industry knowledge and a successful track record of setting up RPO solutions for recruitment businesses or internal talent functions.
The successful candidate will serve as a strategic consultant, advising on best practices, operational frameworks, technology enablement, pricing models, and service delivery structures aligned with RPO industry standards.
Key Requirements
Minimum 5+ years of experience in RPO strategy, implementation, or consultancy within the recruitment or talent acquisition industry.
Demonstrated experience advising or setting up RPO models for recruitment firms or corporate talent functions.
Deep understanding of RPO commercial structures, delivery models (on-site, offshore, hybrid), and client lifecycle management.
Proficiency in talent technologies, recruitment automation, and digital sourcing strategies.
Strong analytical, commercial, and presentation skills with an ability to engage with executive-level stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
RPO Strategy Design & Development
Provide expert advisory on the end-to-end setup of a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) model tailored to our business goals.
Define the scope, value proposition, and service tiers for RPO offerings.
Benchmark industry practices and design RPO solutions that are scalable, competitive, and aligned with client expectations
Operational Framework & Implementation Support
Design workflow processes, governance structures, and performance management systems for the RPO function.
Recommend suitable recruitment technologies, ATS platforms, and automation tools to support seamless RPO delivery.
Outline service level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and operational standards.
Business & Commercial Advisory
Advise on pricing models, revenue structures, and profitability metrics tailored for RPO delivery.
Guide the creation of RPO marketing collateral, pitch decks, and client onboarding frameworks.
Support the preparation of internal capability assessments and gap analyses.
Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align internal stakeholders with the RPO vision.
Provide knowledge transfer and training recommendations to upskill internal teams.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to leadership throughout the RPO development lifecycle.
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Title: Business Advisor/RPO
Company: Black Pen Recruitment
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Business (Business Development), HR/Recruitment
