South Africa: Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role Overview This role leads end‑to‑end recruitment across the organisation, partnering closely with hiring managers to attract high‑quality talent, strengthen employer branding, and provide informed input into recruitment planning and workforce needs Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Stakeholder Management Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple roles and business units with specialised recruitment within the legal, accounting and IT fields. Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop job specifications Lead structured interviews, candidate assessments, and selection decisions Manage external hiring processes Support offer negotiations and onboarding processes Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, networks, and talent partnerships Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs Engage and nurture relationships with candidates, agencies, and external partners Stay up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and sourcing techniques Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing Create and post compelling, inclusive job advertisements across platforms Enhance candidate experience through consistent engagement and communication Reporting, Analytics & Continuous Improvement Track and analyse recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, quality of hire, pipeline effectiveness) Conduct salary benchmarking and provide insights on market trends Contribute to recruitment strategy, process improvements, and HR projects Compliance & Best Practice Ensure recruitment processes comply with employment legislation and company policies Maintain accurate and auditable recruitment records Minimum Requirements Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field Minimum 45 years experience in full-cycle recruitment Experience recruiting across multiple levels, including high-volume hiring Strong knowledge of recruitment systems Key Competencies Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Advanced sourcing and networking capability Excellent communication and interviewing skills Data-driven with strong analytical ability Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Proactive, results-driven, and detail-oriented Advantageous High volume recruitment environments Exposure to recruitment marketing and employer branding strategies Knowledge of labour legislation and recruitment compliance Salary : Market related