Cape Town: Talent Acquisition Specialist – Cape Town posted by Mindmatch Consulting

Recruitment & Sourcing

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job brief to offer stage
• Source candidates through various channels (job boards, social media, referrals, networking)
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future roles

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and team dynamics
• Provide guidance on market trends, salary benchmarking, and hiring strategies
• Ensure alignment on timelines and expectations
• Devise and implement recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent in the health and wellness industry.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on offer terms and negotiate salary and benefits packages.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with external organisations, institutions, and industry stakeholders to build and sustain a strong talent pipeline.

Candidate Experience

• Deliver a professional and engaging candidate experience throughout the process
• Conduct initial screenings and coordinate interviews
• Provide timely feedback to candidates and stakeholders
• Assist in the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

Employer Branding

• Promote the companys employer brand across recruitment platforms
• Support initiatives to attract diverse and high-quality talent
• Participate in recruitment campaigns, career fairs, and networking events

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate recruitment data and documentation
• Track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant labour legislation

Job Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Human Resources
• 3 + years experience in recruitment or talent acquisition
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (Zoho People & Zoho Recruit advantageous)
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships, network, and influence stakeholders
• High attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment
• Problem solving and decision making ability

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in retail or multi site recruitment (advantageous)
• Knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Passion for people and building strong teams