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Key Responsibilities End-to-End Recruitment : Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from role briefing and sourcing through to offer negotiation and onboarding Stakeholder Management : Partner with hiring managers and department heads to understand hiring needs, develop role specifications, and provide strategic recruitment guidance Talent Sourcing : Utilise multiple sourcing strategies including job boards, LinkedIn, networking, headhunting, and referrals to build robust talent pipelines Market Intelligence : Maintain deep knowledge of the South African talent market, salary benchmarks, and industry trends to advise on competitive positioning Candidate Experience : Ensure a professional and engaging candidate journey that enhances our employer brand Metrics & Reporting : Track and report on key recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, and achievement against monthly/quarterly targets Compliance : Ensure all recruitment activities comply with South African labour legislation and Employment Equity requirements Essential Requirements Minimum 5 years’ experience in talent acquisition/recruitment within the South African market Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding recruitment targets and KPIs Must have worked towards and achieved targets of 5x salary to cover desk cost (billing/revenue generation requirements) Demonstrable commission earnings or performance-based incentive history (please provide evidence in application) Strong understanding of South African labour legislation, EE requirements, and compliance frameworks Experience recruiting across multiple levels from entry-level to senior management positions Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment tools Strong negotiation and closing skills Highly Advantageous 360 recruitment experience (managing both client and candidate relationships) International recruitment experience (cross-border hiring, understanding of global talent markets) Experience in agency/RPO environments Industry-specific recruitment expertise (please specify in application) Track record of building talent pipelines and passive candidate networks What You’ll Need to Demonstrate During the application process, please be prepared to provide: Portfolio of achievements : Examples of successful placements and challenging roles filled Target achievement records : Evidence of meeting/exceeding monthly and quarterly targets, specifically demonstrating billing/revenue at 5x salary or above Commission statements or performance bonus history (confidential information can be redacted) References from previous hiring managers or clients What We Offer Competitive base salary commensurate with experience Uncapped commission structure Professional development opportunities Global growth opportunities
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Requirements Minimum 5 years experience in talent acquisition or recruitment within South Africa. Proven success in achieving 5x salary billing targets or equivalent performance KPIs. Strong understanding of EE legislation and recruitment compliance frameworks. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience recruiting across all levels, from entry-level to executive. Proficiency in ATS platforms and recruitment tools. Highly Advantageous: 360 recruitment experience (client and candidate management). Exposure to international recruitment or cross-border hiring. Experience in agency or RPO environments . Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from job briefing, sourcing, and interviewing to offer negotiation and onboarding. Partner with hiring managers and leadership teams to understand business needs and deliver strategic hiring solutions. Drive proactive talent sourcing through headhunting, LinkedIn, referrals, and networking. Maintain strong market intelligence on salary trends, industry shifts, and talent availability. Ensure a seamless and engaging candidate experience that reflects our brand values. Track and report on key metrics, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire. Adhere to Employment Equity and South African labour compliance standards.



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